North Van Hiking

Attention: This hike is one-way!

About the Hike:

The Deep Cove to Lynn Canyon section of the Baden Powell Trail is a scenic, well-maintained section. Numerous attractions are passed along the way, with the most popular being Quarry Rock, Seymour Canyon, Twin Falls, and Lynn Canyon. Trail conditions range considerably throughout the hike, with a mix of smooth paths, long boardwalks, steep staircases, and rougher terrain.

The Baden Powell Trail has multiple parts, this part of the trail is approximately 1/3 of the total trail but is more than enough for most people.

We will start in Deep Cove and finish near Kilmer Park/End of the Line Grocery Store in Lynn Valley.

*Before pressing attend please be certain you'll attend. In the case of 3 "No-Shows" or 3 "Not Going", attendees may be removed from the group. For the same reason, please exercise common sense and common courtesy when using Event Chat
*This event is one-way. Translink accepts payment by compass cards, coins, or credit card tap

Difficulty, Distance, and Elevation:
Intermediate, 11.9km trail (one way), 656 meters of elevation gain
Meeting At: Honey Doughnuts & Goodies, North Vancouver. Near the front of the coffee shop, not blocking the doors.
Transit: Take bus 211 or 212 from Phibbs Exchange.
Parking: Parking in Deep Cove is difficult and many spots are limited to 3 hours, which will not be enough time for this hike. You will likely need to drive around to find a spot and pay for parking. As this hike is one-way, you will also need to go back to Deep Cove at the end to pick up your car. Keep this in mind when deciding how much parking time to pay for.

Recommended Hiking Clothing, Footwear and Gear:

1. Hiking boots or Hiking Shoes
2. Small Daypack or Hiking backpack + 2-4 bottles of water + Lunch + Snacks
3. Sweater or a hoodie
4. Sun hat, sun glasses, sun screen (optional: if sunny)
5. Rain jacket (optional: if the sky is overcast or raining)
6. Head lamp and fully charged cell phone

Our main after-event is going for food, coffee and drinks at Browns Socialhouse Lynn Valley. If you'd like to join, stay near me (the event host), after the end of our hike, and I'll organize car-pooling. This event is optional.

This is a challenging hike for most people and is great for a day of exercise.

LEGAL INFORMATION, LIABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

We are a group of volunteers. We are NOT a professional organization or pro trail guides and/or pro event organizers. We will however, look out for each other. The organizer and any/all assistant organizers and other attendees are in no way responsible and liable for your personal safety and health state, before, during and at anytime after this event. Risks of attending hiking events include, but are not limited to: getting lost; slipping and falling; snow and ice; extreme cold; extreme heat; dangerous animals; insects; falling trees or brush; falling rocks or landslides; fire; flooding; bridge failure; unstable ground; and falling in fast moving water.

As a condition of your participation in the event, you assume all risk of personal injury, death or property loss resulting from any cause whatsoever including NEGLIGENCE, BREACH OF CONTRACT OR BREACH OF ANY DUTY OF CARE ON THE PART OF THE HOST. You agree that the host shall not be liable for any personal injury, death or property loss and release the host from all liability and waive all claims with respect thereto.

Negligence includes failure on the part of the host to take reasonable steps to safeguard or protect you from or warn you of the risks, dangers and hazards referred to above. You assume all cost of your own rescue or evacuation.

By RSVP'ing "Yes", for this event, you acknowledge that you fully understand and accept the aforementioned conditions and following event attendance conditions and, you are solely responsible for your own health, safety and well-being before, during and at anytime after the event as stated previously.

All attendees shall forever hold harmless the organizers and other attendees and unconditionally waive any liabilities resulting from attending and/or participating in this event.

About the Hike:
This is a really beautiful, well marked, flat trail with one short area of incline and a few switchbacks which is deep into the hike, so it is nice to have at the end before seeing the falls. When arriving at Norvan Falls, users recommend crossing the creek at the top and scrambling along the left hand side to get right up against the pool of the falls. The mist and wind from the falls are especially spectacular on a hot summer day. Ultimately, this is a great hike with a satisfying waterfall goal. If users are looking for a more challenging route, take a right up the hill when reaching the fork in the road. This will let users see some beautiful classic north Vancouver scenery that is a little more rustic, less busy, and certainly is more of a challenge.

*One of the most popular hiking trails. One of the easiest of all intermediate hikes in North Vancouver, this is a good way to practice for harder intermediate hikes.
*For some people it will still be a challenge but can be completed without worry. Just enough of a challenge to make it worthwhile.

Difficulty, Distance, and Elevation:
Intermediate, 14km trail (back and forth) + 2km from Kilmer Park + 2km back = 18km distance, 345meters of elevation gain

Meeting At:
Kilmer Park, North Vancouver.
At the side of the grassy field (top field), near the parking lot.

Parking: Available inside Kilmer Park or on one of the nearby residential streets.

*Changes to Recommendations
Recommended Hiking Clothing, Footwear and Gear:

1. Sweater or a hoodie (if cold)
2. Bring a rain jacket (if the sky is overcast or raining)
3. Your shoes should be hiking shoes or hiking boots.
4. Gloves (optional)
5. Toque or a hat (optional)
6. Lightweight daypack + 2-3 bottles of water + lunch + Snacks (recommended)

Our main after event is going for food, coffee, and drinks at the Blackbear Neighborhood Pub in Lynn Valley (Burgers, Hot Sandwiches, Wings, etc). People taking transit can come up to the Event Host at any time to ask to get a ride to our after event.
Photos can be uploaded to the event by members afterwards and can be found below after the hike. (Just like all prior event's photos)

A hike with great views of a waterfall and the nearby river. Under certain weather conditions you'll get great photos.

About the Hike:
Experience this 8.5-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 34 min to complete.

This is a nice introduction to mountain hiking on a trail that is mostly flat with a few short steep elevation changes. The loop descends Homestead Trail to Fisherman's Trail, a gravel path along the Seymour River, with plenty of opportunities to step off the path to take pictures of the running water, including at the Seymour River Suspension Bridge. The loop continues via the Baden Powell trail through Seymour Canyon and Lynn Canyon - this is the most difficult section of the loop. There is easy access to the 30-foot pool prior to a staircase ascent to the finish back at Kilmer Park.

*Before pressing attend please be certain you'll attend. In the case of 3 "No-Shows" or 3 "Not Going", attendees may be removed from the group. For the same reason, please exercise common sense and common courtesy when using Event Chat

Difficulty, Distance, and Elevation:
Easy, 8.5 km trail (loop), 305 meters of elevation gain

Meeting At:
Kilmer Park, North Vancouver
At the side of the grassy field (top field), near the parking lot

Parking: Kilmer Park, North Vancouver

Recommended Hiking Clothing, Footwear and Gear:

1. Hiking boots or hiking-appropriate winter boots (must have good traction) (required)
2. Microspikes
3. Gaiters or rain pants
4. Small Daypack or Hiking backpack + 2-3 bottles of water + Lunch + Snacks
5. Sweater or a hoodie
6. Winter Coat/Parka or Puffer Jacket with hood OR Rain jacket (ideally insulated) combined with sufficient warm layers (required)
7. Winter weight gloves/mittens and hat/toque (required)

UPDATE FOR WINTER CONDITIONS: Everyone must be prepared to spend several hours outdoors in snow and temperatures below freezing. Anyone who is not dressed appropriately will not be allowed to go on the hike.

Our main after-event is going for food, coffee and drinks at Browns Socialhouse Lynn Valley. If you'd like to join, stay near me (the event host), after the end of our hike, and I'll organize car-pooling. This event is optional.

This is a moderate hike through lush forest and canyons with plenty of easier sections for socializing.

LEGAL INFORMATION, LIABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

We are a group of volunteers. We are NOT a professional organization or pro trail guides and/or pro event organizers. We will however, look out for each other. The organizer and any/all assistant organizers and other attendees are in no way responsible and liable for your personal safety and health state, before, during and at anytime after this event. Risks of attending hiking events include, but are not limited to: getting lost; slipping and falling; snow and ice; extreme cold; extreme heat; dangerous animals; falling trees or brush; falling rocks or landslides; flooding; bridge failure; and falling in fast moving water.

By RSVP'ing "Yes", for this event, you acknowledge that you fully understand and accept the aforementioned conditions and following event attendance conditions and, you are solely responsible for your own health, safety and well-being before, during and at anytime after the event as stated previously.

All attendees shall forever hold harmless the organizers and other attendees and unconditionally waive any liabilities resulting from attending and/or participating in this event.

About the Hike:
This trail cuts across the hillside between Lynn Valley and Grouse Mountain following forest paths through thick second growth and numerous creeks. Short but steep elevation gains provide a moderate metered-out-and-back challenge. A couple of lookouts sneak in a few ever-appreciated views. Share this trail with numerous mountain bikers.

The Baden Powell Trail has multiple parts, this part of the trail is approximately 1/3 of the total trail but is more than enough for most people.

If there is snow or below-zero temperatures, we will meet at the same location and do an easier hike in Lynn Headwaters Park.

*Before pressing attend please be certain you'll attend. In the case of 3 "No-Shows" or 3 "Not Going", attendees may be removed from the group. For the same reason, please exercise common sense and common courtesy when using Event Chat

*This event is one-way. Translink accepts payment by compass cards, coins, or credit card tap

Difficulty, Distance, and Elevation: Intermediate, 14.6km trail (one way), 879 meters of elevation gain
Meeting At: Kilmer Park, North Vancouver
At the side of the grassy field (top field), near the parking lot
Finish At: Grouse Mountain Parking Lot
Parking: Kilmer Park, North Vancouver
Transit: 210 or 228

Recommended Hiking Clothing, Footwear and Gear:

1. Hiking boots or Hiking Shoes
2. Small Daypack or Hiking backpack + 2-4 bottles of water + Lunch + Snacks
3. Sweater or a hoodie
4. Sun hat, sun glasses, sun screen (optional: if sunny)
5. Rain jacket (optional: if the sky is overcast or raining)
6. Head lamp and fully charged cell phone

This is a challenging hike for most people and is great for a day of exercise.

LEGAL INFORMATION, LIABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

We are a group of volunteers. We are NOT a professional organization or pro trail guides and/or pro event organizers. We will however, look out for each other. The organizer and any/all assistant organizers and other attendees are in no way responsible and liable for your personal safety and health state, before, during and at anytime after this event. Risks of attending hiking events include, but are not limited to: getting lost; slipping and falling; snow and ice; extreme cold; extreme heat; dangerous animals; insects; falling trees or brush; falling rocks or landslides; fire; flooding; bridge failure; unstable ground; and falling in fast moving water.

As a condition of your participation in the event, you assume all risk of personal injury, death or property loss resulting from any cause whatsoever including NEGLIGENCE, BREACH OF CONTRACT OR BREACH OF ANY DUTY OF CARE ON THE PART OF THE HOST. You agree that the host shall not be liable for any personal injury, death or property loss and release the host from all liability and waive all claims with respect thereto.

Negligence includes failure on the part of the host to take reasonable steps to safeguard or protect you from or warn you of the risks, dangers and hazards referred to above. You assume all cost of your own rescue or evacuation.

By RSVP'ing "Yes", for this event, you acknowledge that you fully understand and accept the aforementioned conditions and following event attendance conditions and, you are solely responsible for your own health, safety and well-being before, during and at anytime after the event as stated previously.

All attendees shall forever hold harmless the organizers and other attendees and unconditionally waive any liabilities resulting from attending and/or participating in this event.