Lynn Valley Link - Difficulty: Intermediate

About the Hike:

Explore this 14.4 km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 30 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are February through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

The Lynn Valley Link is an expansive network of trails which travel throughout Lynn Valley while connecting Lynn Canyon with numerous smaller parks. Surroundings vary considerably, with a combination of forested hiking trails, mixed use trails shared with bikes, and long stretches of paved paths over sidewalks or streets. Trailhead parking and indoor washrooms are available at the Karen Magnussen Community Recreation Centre. Please note this map as shown only includes a loop of the trails on the outer perimeter of the Lynn Valley Link. For those wishing to explore the entire trail network, a complete map can be downloaded here: https://lvca.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Final-2019-LV-LINK-Route-Map.pdf less

Difficulty, Distance, and Elevation:
Intermediate, 14.4 km LOOP, 501 meters of elevation gain

Meeting At:
Kilmar Park
1700 Dempsey RD, North Vancouver

Recommended Hiking Clothing, Footwear and Gear:

Hiking boots or Hiking Shoes
Small Daypack or Hiking Pack + 2-4 bottles of water + Lunch + Snacks
Fleece, Hoodie, Sweater, or Jacket
(For Rain) Rain Jacket
(Optional: if sunny) Sun Glasses, Sun Screen, Sun Hat or Baseball Cap
(Optional: if cold) Gloves
Fully charged Cell Phone with Charger
Special Event Requirements:
Members that are responsible and show up to events, and want to take part in these special events are encouraged to sign up, but due to special events averaging a higher then usual number of no-shows and expenses, we have additional requirements below.**

*Organizer Guidelines - Recommendations for Attendees:
Hard & Very Hard Hikes: Based on Past Hiking Experience
Movies: 4 Events prior with us, e-Transfer cost of admission to the Organizer
Lunches and Dinners: 4 Events prior with us
Day Travel Events/Hot Springs: 6 Events prior with us
Overnight Travel Events: 6-8 Events prior with us
You can check your profile to see the number of our events you've attended

Legal Information, Liabilities and Responsibilities:
By going on these Meetup events, you acknowledge and agree that you are participating at your own risk and are entirely responsible for your own safety getting to and from the event, at the event, and during the course of the event. In case of an accident, illness, or injury, you agree to pay for your own medical and/or evacuation expenses. Therefore, you agree to release the Meetup Group, the Organizer, the Meetup Host, and any affiliate or non-affiliate from any and all liability for any loss, damage, expense, or injury that may arise out of participation in these Meetup Events or travel to and from them.