Lynn Headwaters: Hanes Valley Route - Difficulty: Hard

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.

*Intermediate hikers may join us until Norvan Falls, but must return after since the trail gets harder
*Long steep ascent on boulders and loose rocks
*The cost to go down the Gondola is $20

Difficulty, Distance, and Elevation:
Hard, 15.8km trail (one way), 1256 meters of elevation gain

Meeting At: Kilmer Park (parking lot)
Parking: Yes
Transit Access: Yes

Recommended Gear:

1. Hiking Boots or Hiking Shoes
2. Hiking Pack + 8 bottles of water (4 liters) + Lunch + Snacks +2nd Lunch + 2nd Snacks
3. Sweater or Jacket
4. (If raining) Rain Jacket
5. (Optional: if sunny) Sun Glasses, Sun Screen, and Har
6. Headlamp + Spare Set of Batteries, Fully Charged Cellphone

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.