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Hike Update: Route Change Baden Powell Trail: Hyannis Dr to Lynn Valley

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Hike Update: Route Change
Baden Powell Trail: Hyannis Dr to Lynn Valley

Details

About the Hike:

Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 28 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking and running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.

This route travels over the section of the Baden Powell Trail between Hyannis Dr and Lynn Valley Rd. This scenic trail passes by numerous points of interest including Seymour Canyon, Twin Falls, Lynn Canyon, and the Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge. Trail terrain includes a mix of smooth gravel paths, boardwalks with stairs, and a few slightly rougher areas. Elevation changes consistently along this rolling trail with long stretches of stairs for a few steeper sections.

Street parking is available at the trailhead along Hyannis Drive

Difficulty~ Distance~ Elevation:
Intermediate, 10 km trail, 490M of Elevation gain

Meeting At:

Street Parking is Available in Hyannis drive/ North Vancouver

(The Meeting Point is approximate)

Recommended Hiking Clothing, Footwear and Gear:

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

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. 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.

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)

COVID-19 safety measures

Event will be outdoor
The event host is instituting the above safety measures for this event. Meetup is not responsible for ensuring, and will not independently verify, that these precautions are followed.
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