Mountain Highway: Kennedy Falls: Difficulty - Intermediate
Details
Kennedy Falls is a picturesque waterfall which is often considered to be the most impressive on the North Shore. It is particularly lively during snowmelt in the later spring, with May usually being the best month to visit. This route also passes by Big Cedar, a popular landmark and one of the largest remaining old growth trees on the North Shore. The majority of this hike travels over trails which are unsanctioned and not maintained by the park. These natural trails have almost no man-made alterations and a few technical sections may require scrambling or the use of hands. Numerous creeks without bridges must also be crossed on foot, often through rushing water, while cautiously stepping across rocks.
We are expecting rain on Saturday morning and this trail can get very wet and muddy. Be prepared for rain and puddles.
Although this hike is rated Intermediate based on elevation gain, less experienced hikers will find the rough terrain makes this trail more challenging than other Intermediate trails.
*If parking is full, park alongside Mountain Highway and walk up to Mountain Hwy Parking
Difficulty, Distance, and Elevation:
Intermediate, 9.8 km trail (back and forth), 432 meters of elevation gain
Meeting At: Mountain Hwy Parking, North Vancouver
Parking: Available at Mountain Hwy Parking. If the lot is full, then park before the no parking sign on Mountain Highway, or on one of the side streets with parking allowed
Transit Access: Take the 210 Lynn Valley to Coleman St., North Vancouver. Walk North for 15-20 minutes and meet at Mountain Hwy Parking
Recommended Hiking Clothing, Footwear and Gear:
- Hiking boots or hiking shoes
- Daypack or Hiking backpack + 2-3 bottles of water + Lunch + Snacks
- Sweater or a hoodie
- Gloves and hat
- Rain jacket
- Headlamp (fully charged)
- Safety essentials
After the hike, if there is interest, we will head to Browns Socialhouse Lynn Valley. If you'd like to join, stay near me (the Event Host), after the end of our hike, and I'll organize car-pooling for you. This after-event is optional. If you plan to attend, I recommend bringing dry socks and a change of pants (or wear gaiters).
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.