Lynn Headwaters: Hanes Valley – Hard Difficulty

**Lynn Headwaters: Hanes Valley - Difficulty: Hard** This is a difficult and Technical Hike. This challenging day trail offers a variety of attractions and terrain types, from the touristy Norvan Falls, to the sparsely visited backcountry of Hanes Valley, to the top of Grouse Mountain. This is the perfect hike for people who are interested in a challenge and viewing great sights, but also want to experience the natural beauty of Vancouver’s nearby mountains without the crowds of fellow tourists. The Hanes Valley Route is a legendary backcountry objective for fit, experienced hikers, linking Lynn Valley to the alpine heights of Grouse Mountain. This trail is a serious undertaking that involves traversing a massive, debris-filled valley floor before ascending a boulder field to Crown Pass. Hikers must navigate sketchy creek crossings that can be impassable during high water and tackle steep, loose scree slopes where careful footing is essential. The trail offers a variety of attractions and terrain types, from the touristy Norvan Falls and the top of Grouse Mountain to the backcountry Hanes Valley Route. This technical hike traverses several creek crossings and alpine slopes, which are snow-covered for most of the year. After arriving at the trailhead for Lynn Headwaters Regional Park, take the bridge across the creek to the hiker information and registration board. From the trailhead, follow the Lower Lynn Loop trail for 1.8 km to the Cedars Mill / Headwaters trail junction. After this junction, the trail narrows but remains easy to follow, with consistent markers, until the bottom of the scree slope below Crown Pass. **Difficulty, Distance, and Elevation:** Difficult, over 16 Kilometers and 1258 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, or along one of the side streets near the park (not the street directly in front of the park - time limit) **Transit Access:** Take the 210 Lynn Valley to Underwood Ave @ Evelyn St. Walk South 2 minutes to Kilmer Park in North Vancouver. ***\*Long steep ascent up boulders and loose rocks*** ***\*The cost to go down the Gondola is $20*** **MUST TAKE UBBER BACK TO THE PARKING LOT.** **Recommended Hiking Clothing, Footwear and Gear:** 1. Hiking Boots or Hiking Shoes 2. Small Daypack or Hiking backpack + 2 Bottles of Water (1 Liter, or more if needed) + Lunch + Snacks 3. Sweater or a Hoodie 4. Sunglasses and a Hat, Sunscreen if required (all optional) 5. Light Jacket (optional) 6. Rain Jacket (optional: if the sky is overcast or raining) **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. 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