Baden Powell Trail: Horseshoe Bay to Grouse Mtn: Difficulty - Hard

About the Hike:
Horseshoe Bay to Cypress Resort Parking - this is the most difficult section of the entire trail. It is very steep and has a large rock scree to climb over. Includes great views from Eagle Bluffs and a scenic subalpine walk across the top of Black Mountain (there may be snow).
Cypress Resort Parking to Cleveland Dam - this is a moderately difficult section that is well-maintained, with some fallen trees to climb over. The stretch closer to the dam runs through a neighborhood.

A difficult exercise hike. This trail starts with a relentless uphill climb for the first several hours. The terrain is very rough, with some sections requiring the use of hands for balance. This is a challenging hike which is great to get people in shape.

Before the hike, please complete the safety questionnaire.

*Before pressing attend please be certain you'll attend. In the case of 3 "No-Shows" or 3 "Not Going", attendees may be removed from the group.
*For Hard hikes like this one, no guests are allowed. Members must sign up and read the event description to know what they're getting into before joining the event
*The difficulty of this hike is hard, but some people will find it to be very hard. Please consider your level of fitness before coming on this hike. You can always join us on easy or intermediate hikes if hard hikes are too much for you.
*This hike is one way, so anyone who drives will need to bus back to their car.

Difficulty, Distance, and Elevation:
Hard, 19.6km (AllTrails) (GPS recorded 22km), 1450meters of elevation gain
Meeting At: Baden Powell Trailhead, West Vancouver (near Horseshoe Bay).
Parking: For those who arrive first to Baden Powell Trailhead (near Horseshoe Bay), there's spots for approximately 10 cars, otherwise you'll have to park in one of the parking lots (above ground or underground) inside Horseshoe Bay's paid parking (pay for 24 hours as 6 hours isn't enough time). From paid parking, it's approximately a 15-20 minute walk to the trailhead (use Google Maps to navigate - sometimes it gives you a ridiculous route so just use your real-time location compared to the destination trailhead). More information in the attached pictures.
Transit: Bus 250 Horseshoe Bay, get off at NB Marine Dr @ 6300 block and take the overpass. If you get off 2 stops earlier you can use the bathroom at Gleneagles Community Centre (opens 8 am) and walk from there.

There are no bathrooms at the trailhead. Use the bathroom in the ferry terminal or at Gleneagles Community Centre.

Recommended Hiking Clothing, Footwear and Gear:

1. Hiking boots or hiking shoes
2. Hiking backpack + 3-4 litres of water + lunch + 2nd lunch + Snacks + 2nd snacks
3. Hiking poles (optional)
4. Sunhat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and bug spray (all optional)
5. Sweater or a hoodie (optional: if cold)
6. Rain jacket (optional: if the sky is overcast or raining)
7. Microspikes and gaiters (if there is still snow on Black Mountain)
8. Safety items (headlamp, personal first aid kit, power bank)

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.