Baden Powell: Lynn Valley to Deep Cove via Homestead Trail - Intermediate+

Description:
This novel route will combine some of our favourite trails to avoid bridge closures.* We will begin at End of the Line General Store, take Homestead Trail through a scenic forest to the Seymour River, then join the Baden Powell Trail near the Seymour River (i.e. we will skip Lynn Canyon). We will hike through moody forests and ascend the Seymour Grind. The trail will culminate at Quarry Rock, then descend to Deep Cove and Honey's Doughnuts.
Hiking in this direction will involve both uphill as well as long downhill stretches, including on a steep staircase. You should be fit enough to handle steep uphills and rough terrain.
This hike is one way. If you park at Kilmer Park, you will need to find your own way back to get your car. There is bus service in Deep Cove.
Difficulty, Distance, and Elevation:
15 km, ~350 m elevation gain.
*Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge is closed. There is also a report on AllTrails of a trail closure around Seymour River bridge but I can find nothing official online. If we must detour, there are many trail options to explore.
Meeting At: Kilmer Park
Parking: Kilmer Park
Transit: Bus 228 or 210
Recommended Hiking Clothing, Footwear and Gear:

1. Hiking boots or hiking shoes
2. Daypack or Hiking backpack
3. 2-3 liters of water + Lunch + Snacks
4. Sweater or a hoodie
5. Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen (if sunny)
6. Hiking poles (optional; they will help your knees on the downhill)
7. Rain jacket (also provides warmth and wind protection)
8. Headlamp (fully charged)
9. Safety essentials

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; chairlift or gondola malfunction; falling from chairlift or gondola; 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.