Varley Trails, Suspension Bridge, Twin Falls, 30' Pool, Rice Lake & Lynn Loop

About the Hike:
Long weekend Monday Hike.
A hike for all, including our furry friends.
This is an intermediate hike due to the distance covered. Rain or shine.
The Varley Trail, Suspension Bridge and twin Falls, 30 Foot Pool, Rice Lake loop, and Lynn Loop follows some of the best trails in the area with beautiful mossy trees and gorgeous mountain views and river views. There are lots of hills, and steps; so be prepared for some steady inclines and descents. The trail is a mix of long stretches of wooden bridges and manicured trails, and suspension bridge. The trail around Rice Lake is nicely shaded all around and it also has many short trails that leave the forest and lead down to the water.
Note that we will be starting at Kilmer Park, NOT at the starting point shown on this map.
*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 the same reason, please exercise common sense and common courtesy when using Event Chat.
*If you are on the wait list and are not confirmed, please do not attend. We limit group size for some hikes for safety and logistical reasons.
Difficulty, Distance, and Elevation:
Intermediate, 14 km trail (loop), 280 meters of elevation gain with multitude of steps.
Meeting At: Kilmer Park, North Vancouver. At the side of the grassy field (top field), near the parking lot
Parking: Kilmer Park, North Vancouver, or along one of the side streets near the park (not the street directly in front of the park - time limit)
Transit Access: Take the 210 Lynn Valley to Underwood Ave @ Evelyn St. Walk South 2 minutes to Kilmer Park in North Vancouver.
Recommended Hiking Clothing, Footwear and Gear:

1. Hiking Boots or Hiking Shoes
2. Small Daypack or Hiking backpack + ample amount of water + Lunch + Snacks
3. Sweater or a Hoodie
4. Sunglasses and a Hat, Sunscreen if required (all optional)
5. Light Jacket (optional)
6. Rain Jacket (optional: if the sky is overcast or raining)

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; falling trees or brush; falling rocks or landslides; flooding; bridge failure; 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.

We hike together at a moderate pace, but if you cannot keep pace then you are responsible to safely hike your way back to the starting point.