Boundary Bay dyke trail

The Boundary Bay dyke trail in Delta, BC runs along the northern shore of Boundary Bay, extending west and then south to the village of Beach Grove near the US border at Point Roberts. I first became aware of this trail when read this news story about a conflict between cyclists and farmers using the same route. I was in the area and so I wanted to check out the trail for myself. Here is the entry point off of the southern end of 72 St.

Here is a sign indicating that farm equipment have right of way on the trail which is totally reasonable.

The eastern end of the trail is in Mud Bay Park. The trail loops in the park, and the northern branch is not very scenic as it runs along HWY 99, but the southern branches have some nice views of Baker and the bay.

Here is the sign at the trail entrance from the park parking lot. Now I’ll head west to Centennial Beach.

Some wildflowers along the trail.

Nice scenery.

Just before the entrance to Beach Grove, I see some horses out on the mud flats.

Here is the entrance off of 16th St.

After a short bike along Beach Grove Rd, you reach the entrance to the continuation of the trail in Boundary Bay Park.

Centennial Beach.

From this point I wanted to venture further south to get close to the US border. Here is the southernmost beach access point.

I was advised that I shouldn’t go past the yellow sign indicated by the arrow.

I backed up, and went west a block or two and then rode south to the border, which is the fence behind this dentist’s office.

On the way back I see that this cafe is popular with cyclists. Lots of gravel bikes in evidence, but I was on the only Brompton 😉

A pleasant ride with good views of Mt. Baker.