Lynn Canyon: Seymour Canyon and Lynn Canyon Loop: Difficulty - Easy

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.

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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.