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Tunnel Bluff – Moderately challenging hike
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Check out this 7.4-km out-and-back trail near Lions Bay, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 42 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking and running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are March through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash. The Tunnel Point parking lot may have parking restrictions, so arrive early at the Lions Bay School, our meeting point.

For a better parking option, see the option from Lions Bay: Lions By School located at Address: 250 Bayview Rd, Lions Bay, BC V0N 2E0

Please be at this free parking spot early to ensure securing a spot.
For this route, plan to have someone drop you off at the trailhead. The first section follows a rocky service road with sharp elevation gain. Once the incline levels out, the second section of the hike to tunnel bluffs is pleasant, through a wide swath of forest, over two log bridges, and then the final stretch to the viewpoint. Tunnel Bluffs overlook offers a great panoramic sight of Bowen Island and the Howe Sound all the way to Horseshoe Bay and Vancouver Island. The trail is well-marked.

Difficulty, Distance, and Elevation:
Moderate, 7.4 Km trail (back and forth), 689 meters of elevation gain

Parking: For free parking, please park at the Lions Bay School located at 250 Bayview Road, by 8:00 am
Recommended Hiking Clothing, Footwear and Gear:

  1. Hiking boots
  2. Hiking gloves
  3. Small Daypack or Hiking backpack + 2 bottles of water + Lunch + Snacks
  4. Sweater or a hoodie
  5. Winter Coat/Parka or Puffer Jacket with hood
  6. Gloves or Mittens
  7. Rain jacket (optional: if the sky is overcast or raining)
  8. Crampons

Transit Access: Attendees must arrange for carpool.

Carpool List:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13LemDSecE2n6yy2h0ey1PeLi6TiRN3e8vaJs5AKT3OY/edit?gid=0#gid=0

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 "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.
We hike together at a moderate pace, but if you cannot keep pace then you are responsible to safely hike your way back to the starting point.

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