A new 6.5-km trek in southern Port Coquitlam will be complete by late spring.
On Jan. 30, the city announced construction for the second phase of the PoCo Climb trail has begun and will include:
- a rock stair scramble through Skyline Park
- from Eastern Drive to the plateau
- a gravel walkway
- updates to the existing pedestrian crossing at Eastern Drive to Skyline Park
- wayfinding signs
Work on Phase 2 was delayed due to the poor weather and challenges getting materials delivered; construction was expected to finish last fall.
Under Phase 1, which wrapped up last July at a cost of $400,000, the municipality installed more than 150 timber stairs between Shaughnessy Street and Eastern Drive, as well as flashing beacons to get to ƛ̓éxətəm (tla-hut-um) Regional Park, formerly Colony Farm.
The PoCo Climb loop links with the Traboulay PoCo Trail.
“I’m thrilled with how popular Phase 1 of the PoCo Climb trail has been,” Mayor Brad West stated in a news release.
“Our city is committed to providing more opportunities for residents to stay active and healthy, and it’s wonderful to see so many people enjoying the new trail. Phase 2, with its unique granite boulder scramble and beautiful views, will make this addition to our community even better.”
Video via City of Port Coquitlam
For more details about the PoCo Climb and its construction progress, visit the city’s website.
📣 Got an opinion on this story or any others in the Tri-Cities? Send us a letter or email your thoughts or story tips to [email protected].
📲 Want to stay updated on Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore and Belcarra news? Sign up for our free daily newsletter.
💬 Words missing in an article? Your adblocker might be preventing hyperlinked text from appearing.
