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Tam McTavish
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03/09/2019
The trail in the greenway's southern section is divided.
Tam McTavish
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03/09/2019
This makes cycling very pleasant, and you can actually pick up a good amount of speed.
Tam McTavish
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The divisions are quite clear and often physical.
Tam McTavish
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Where the trail intersects roads in the southern portion, you have to pop down to the lights and then back onto the trail.
Tam McTavish
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03/09/2019
Closer to Kerrisdale, there is a long row of community gardens, a common sight on the trail.
Tam McTavish
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Even in winter, they keep a certain charm.
Tam McTavish
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Getting into Kerrisdale, you have the option to visit many shops, and the greenway gets a bit busier.
Tam McTavish
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You also start to get excellent mountain views.
Tam McTavish
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The intersection at 41st is busy, and it gets pretty cramped.
Tam McTavish
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But you quickly return to the quiet of the Arbutus Ridge neighbourhood.
Tam McTavish
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This is some of the most secluded riding.
Tam McTavish
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You also get the best mountain views here with a few benches to stop enjoy them.
Tam McTavish
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At Arbutus Park, there are is an interesting stone art display.
Tam McTavish
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The houses here edge up against Shaunessey, one of Vancouver's most exclusive neighbourhoods, now very quiet and often empty.
Tam McTavish
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By the time you get to 12th Street, the crosswalks become innovative with sections for just the trail, making it much easier to cross.
Tam McTavish
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03/09/2019
Past Broadway, the trail turns toward the downtown core.
Tam McTavish
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A large community garden has built up in the area.
Tam McTavish
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The trail descends here. Watch out for cyclists.
Tam McTavish
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03/09/2019
The trail ends abruptly at a power station near 4th Avenue. Granville Island is a 5-minute walk away, where you can connect with the False Creek Sea Wall Urban Trail.
Tam McTavish
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03/09/2019
If you decide to bike, there are several rent-a-bike stations along the path, making things very easy.

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