Baden Powell Trail: Lynn Headwaters to Grouse Chalet: Difficulty - Hard
Details
About the Hike:
The Baden Powell 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.
When we reach Grouse Mountain, we will climb BCMC (microspikes required). The BCMC Trail is similar in elevation and distance to the nearby Grouse Grind, but is more rustic than the more well-known trail.
Those who want an easier hike or don't want to pay for the gondola down ($20 online) can end their hike at the Grouse Parking Lot and skip BCMC.
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*This event is one-way. Translink accepts payment by compass cards, coins, or credit card tap
Difficulty, Distance, and Elevation: Hard, 7.5 km Baden Powell trail (one way), 450 meters of elevation gain + 2.4 km BCMC, 791 m 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
Carpool Sheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ydgef5MIPHVrQ1nyoqc3YQsUjykqrCtZmvZgGRvPaTY/edit?usp=sharing
Recommended Hiking Clothing, Footwear and Gear:
- Hiking boots or Hiking Shoes
- Small Daypack or Hiking backpack + 2-4 bottles of water + Lunch + Snacks
- Sweater or a hoodie
- Sun hat, sun glasses, sun screen (optional: if sunny)
- Rain jacket (optional: if the sky is overcast or raining)
- Gloves and warm hat
- Head lamp and fully charged cell phone
- Microspikes (if hiking BCMC)
- Money for gondola ticket down or Grouse Pass (if hiking BCMC)
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.
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