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No, not the ab exercise, but the fitness trail
loop back down to the base taking
that begins with over 400 stairs, followed
approximately 1–1.5 hours to complete.
by an uphill hike that climbs 250 metres
You’ll find some people racing up and down
over the course of 2.2 kilometres.
the twin set of stairs in hill repeats, while
The Coquitlam Crunch is a local favourite
others prefer to scale the trail to the top
and you’ll find everyone from gym buffs
and back. However you tackle it, you’re
to preschoolers en route. It’s a physical
guaranteed to break a sweat.
challenge that you can take at your own
Best of all, the Crunch is open year-round
pace or do in segments—and be rewarded
and is free of charge (with free parking
at the top with towering views plus the
off Lansdowne Drive). It’s also accessible
relief of a downhill descent.
by transit (by bus from Coquitlam Central
The trail follows the power lines uphill
SkyTrain station).
to Westwood Plateau, with the entire
For trail route info, see coquitlam.ca/crunch
COQUITLAM CRUNCH DIVERSITY CHALLENGE This much-loved annual event, scheduled for Sept. 8 this year, offers different categories for varying fitness levels. The recreational group is geared toward all ages and involves completing the route at least once. Other options include the ‘Stair Master,’ which involves racing up the stairs, or the ‘Make It or Break It’ challenge to see how many times you can complete the Crunch trail within four hours (current record is eight times). coquitlamcrunch.com
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