My hiking buddy cancelled last minute so I am looking for someone to join me on a hike in West Van - I have never done Black Mountain from the West side before so I would like to check it out. You pass Whyte Lake and slowly hike East towards Eagle Bluffs and then to Black Mountain. I believe it is fairly well marked most of the way. It is about an 1100m elevation gain over 8km. Depending on pace, it should take about 6-8 hours, round trip (out & back). 

A little about me: 

Moderate hiker, 32yrs old. Most of my hiking experience is in the Cheam Range. Interested in mountaineering eventually. 

More information about the hike is on this site: 

https://www.outdoorvancouver.ca/black-mountain-eagle-bluffs-hike/#route2