Eaton Lake to the 2nd Falls Lookout 4.5-8.5 Km's 915 meters elevation Toilet paper free pit toilet Trail Key: D~2~ST~R~RT~LC~V~DF~KF 2015~Follow a wide, rocky dirt path with a rushing creek on your right. Soon the trail becomes skinny as it snakes it's way up to a wide log bridge with grating & small railing in the middle to give you some comfort. On your left is Eaton Creek with a powerful waterfall cascading down. This is about .5 Km's. Due to the trails steepness the Km's seem longer. As you walk along the trail weaves it's way switch backing and snaking it's way in a beautiful forest. It's steep at times. And the grade levels out at times but don't get too comfortable as it soon climbs again. After awhile it dips down to a sketchy bridge crossing with a bench. The bridge is not far off the ground but needs to be replaced. This is the 1/2 way mark (about 2 km). At times along the trail there is minimal blowdown and the odd log to get over. Soon you come to the second Falls Lookout. It's a skinnier trail and a slight drop off on your left side that would take you down to the river. You can get a little closer to see the falls but it's rooty & slippery. Once you're happy you can make this the end of your hike or carry on to Eaton Lake. If you decide this is the end then a trip back to the first log bridge crossing is a great area for lunch and to snap lots of photos. If you decide to carry on, keep in mind the trail steepens through the forest. As you near the top you may encounter snow, two sketchy log crossings and a bound field to get through before Eaton Lake greets you. You might think it's a short hike but when trails become steeper, it takes longer to get to your goal. You could loose some of your nine lives on this steep trail. I would suggest to go on a dry day and to bring MICROspikes. Happy & safe trails. Directions: From Highway #1 (Trans-Canada Highway) near Hope, take exit #168. Follow Flood Hope Road east to a flashing amber light and turn right on to Silver Skagit Road. Follow the gravel road complete with many potholes. After the road's 16 km marker, turn left on to a side road marked with a sign for the Eaton Lake Trail and Eaton Creek forestry campsite. Follow the road up a short hill to the campsite area, where there is parking for approximately four cars. There's not a lot of room up there.
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Trail Key: M~2~R~RT~V~ST~DF~KF~H 2015-The trail is well marked, you're following: Brothers Creek Forestry Walk start past a gate and rocky wide path to the second TH, go right. At the branch go left. Crossover Trail (has a picnic table)...keep going up. At the branch #5 you'll want to see the Candelabra Fir. keep going to 5 & 6. Go right at #6. Once you've seen this large Fir, then return the way you came and once out the trail continue on right. Not long after you'll come to Brothers Creek Bridge. If you go right for 485 meters for a trip to Lost Lake. It's worth it. Lost Lake can be a perfect lunch spot. Once finished return the way you came. Go right & cross the bridge. After you cross the bridge, there's a trail to the right for 1.2 Km's to view, Blue Gentian Lake. Once back on the main trail, turn right and follow the path down past two TH sign posts. Go left, down Skyline. You'll go down some nature made stairs, rocks and man made stairs. It's slippery here, take your time. Go over a bridge and a powerful waterfall is there to greet you. Continue up the stairs where it's steep. Be careful as you walk up the wet & slippery stairs. Now you're back in the forest crossing many bridges. After quite awhile in the forest go down a skinny trail to branch, go right. Follow trail down the rocky wide trail to the street where you parked earlier. Watch your footing near the stairs on the waterfall and you won't loose any if your nine lives near the waterfall. Happy & safe hiking. Directions: To get to British Properties and the trail head for Three Brothers. From Hwy one take the Taylor Way exit, you'll come to one roundabout. Turn left onto Southborough Drive and left at Highland Drive. Drive up the hill to Eyremount Drive, turn left here and right onto Crestline Road. Turn left at Henlow Road and then right on Millstream Road. You'll see the trail head at the end of the road. You can park close to the a TH or where ever you can find parking. Trail Key: M~2~DF~KF~ST~H~V~R~SW No pit toilets 988 meters/12 Km's 2015~You can park your car right off the road and walk the 4 Km's up the FSR but it's quite the trudge or you can drive a bit farther depending on the type of car you have. The roads are not as bad as Mt. Cheam. A 4x4 would be handy however, the walk is pretty with views almost right away. I'll report the way we went...We walked from the roadside. Follow logging road up. There are two branches...the first one we stayed right and the second we stayed left. There is painted rocks as you go indicating your distance. You are going up this road for 4 Km's. It's steep at times but the road is in good condition for a FSR. Soon the actual trail proper is on your left with a sign post. Follow the wide dirt path. Not long after there's another TH sign on your left. Have a stretch and a small snack as this is where the real work begins. The trail now switchbacks up the mountain, each SB steeper than the last. There's trees and rocks along the way to help your footing and balance. You'll see a .5 km wooded painted sign, it's steeper here but keep going. It's worth it and you don't have far now. Take a breather and continue along the ridge where you'll see a peak of the views of what's to come. It goes back in the forest. It's hilly in some parts but the grade is a lot easier, you have done the hard work. It's quite beautiful in here. Almost like an enchanted forest. Nailed in the tree, is a proper sign that says, 1.5 Km's. It's here where you have just a few meters left. The path gets skinny and you'll come out onto an open beautiful spot where to the south: Sleese (sadly, in 1956, a winter storm caused a DC-3 to crash killing all 62 passengers) & to the north: The Cheam range, Foley and Welch are all there to greet you. They are spectacular, proud of their beauty! Happy to share it with you. Once you've stretched, filled your belly and recorded these memories in your camera return the way you came carefully navigating some of the steeper switchbacks on the way down. As a footnote you can carry on from the summit to Williams Ridge. I haven't done this yet but hope to complete it this coming year. Scaredy Cat says it's un-likely you'll loose any of your nine lives. Take it easy at the summit & coming down the switchbacks. Happy & safe hiking. Directions: Drive Hwy One to Chilliwack. Follow signs to Chilliwack Lake Provincial Park. At the Chilliwack River Bridge turn left and follow the river east for about 28.5 kilometres and turn left on the Ford Mountain Forest Service Road. This is just past the 'Ford Mountain Correctional Institution.' Then you'll cross the Chilliwack river one more time and look for the FSR on the left. (Courtesy of Trailpeak) GPS waypoints courtesy: Clubtread Start of trail N49.10879 W121.60584 10U 601749 5440485 Parking N49.10535 W121.60367 10U 601914 5440106 Below rock bluff N49.10928 W121.60291 10U 601962 5440544 Top of rock bluff N49.10930 W121.60126 10U 602082 5440548 Ridge viewpoint N49.10997 W121.59870 10U 602267 5440626 Summit N49.10968 W121.58810 10U 603042 5440608 To MacKay Lake (Mt.St. Benedict)
Scaredy Cat says you won't loose any of your nine lives to MacKay Lake. Happy & safe hiking! A footnote: From the logging we took the wrong trail, the first one. I might add so did 5 other people after us. This was an old logging area (logging tape is longer with writing on it. It's not your traditional flagging tape you'd see on a trail) and what I'll call, 'The Dead Forest.' Each time I reached out for a hand from a tree it spoke back to me with the words of, "I'm tired." It's once lively presence now was crumbling in my hands and falling to the ground. As I walked on with my party well ahead there came a time while hugging the mountainside when my gut was no longer whispering the sounds of...this is not right to screaming words of ...This is NOT right. This is not a trail! With my hiking party not impressed with me turning back on my own, they understood and let me go. Believing they had steps to go they carried on in search of MacKay Lake and the summit of Mt. St. Benedict. They would never meet either. As I realized while munching on my lunch at the MacKay Lake. I returned to the logging road and walked about 10 minutes and found the proper TH and was excited to see them at the top. It never happened. They trenched on as the grade became incredibly steeper but with light pouring from in between the trees they still believed they were on route to MacKay Lake. Here's some words of their journey: Christine said, "It was lovely & challenging going up. It was horrific, mind numbing and hell on the way down.. A full body workout. Sticks and twigs dangerously close to my insides. My heart was hurting on the way down.
Redina said..."A gong show. I didn't know I had chest muscles until I woke up this morning in pain. We were literally swinging from the trees...we were spider woman and through it all was Irene the mountain goat, completely happy in her element." I just want to add how experienced and tough these lady hikers are. I'm grateful they got down safely and hope we can get up there again so I can show them how beautiful this hike truly is. What would have I done different yesterday...maybe tried a little harder to get them to come with me to go and find the proper TH or left a note for them saying I was trying to find the correct TH. I had left notes at MacKay Lake and beyond but not helpful when they never made it there. We are trying new things, stepping out of our comfort zones and learning more and more together as we grow in nature. By Harold Wiebe My son James and I went up Mount Nutt today, looking forward to some route finding and GPS work and thinking it was a bushwack all the way but were suprised by a well marked, well maintained, easy to follow steep trail. I had read trip reports of a bushwack starting at the high point of the East Canyon trail up Nutt to a ridge, heading south, crossing over up and down, and then descending down in a loop to a point on the East Canyon Trail again but closer to the parking lot. I had decided to take the nearer leg of the loop, closer to the parking lot, and see how far we could get. We had our maps and compasses and GPS all fired up but were a bit taken aback by all the markers and trail work done in that area. Nevertheless we headed straight up the mountain and made it to what I call the false summit in under 3 hours. Note: not all maps agree on where the summit of Mount Nutt actually is. The Ridge Meadows hiking club had made a nice but steep trail to one of the sub peaks of the Mount Nutt ridge. I had been interested in this ridge because of the vantage points of some old friends that I might get. Old friends like Robie Reid, Judge Howay, Golden Ears, Edge Peak, Blanshard Needle and others. The first part of the trail simply follows the East Canyon Trail a little over a kilometer and then turns right at a sign that says "Mount Nutt Viewpoints-difficult". Head up that and begin to really gain the 1288 m in elevation in a couple of kilometers if you go as far as us, but if you stay at the viewpoints that the Ridge Meadows club has provided you'll still ascend to 1087 m. The trail takes you past 2 minor viewpoints along the way, each to views of parts of Alouette lake that you probably have never seen before. The trail gives you a bit of relief and takes you through old growth forest with a mossy bed. The final 2 views are of Alouette Lake where it narrows, and on the other side of the ridge, a few minutes away, of the whole Golden Ears massif. This last view is noteworthy because you can see laid out before you, side by side, the Alder Flats and Evans Creek scree slopes. I managed to convice James to continue along the ridge, bushwacking our way to the edge of the gap between us and the peak until I could catch a glimpse of Robie Reid. We managed to do that and stay within our turn-around time window to get out of the park before the gate closed. How annoying that closure is! My recomendation: if you're a fan of Golden Ears Park then definitely do this this one to see things from a new perspective. If you generally just like the park and you enjoy a good steep workout with a nice view while you eat you lunch, then go for it too. Elevation gain: 1087m over 4.7 km. James and I hiked there and back in 5 hrs and 10 min. Harold Wiebe is a core music teacher with Surrey Schools. In his spare time he enjoys recording music, spending time with his wife, Bobbie, and his children. Harold comes alive in the mountains and can pretty much name them all. For more information on Mount Nutt check out his FB post here: https://www.facebook.com/harold.wiebe/posts/10152682686131190 Trail Key: M~2~PT~DF~KF~ST~CC~V~HR~RT 15 Km's~1000 meters elevation gain 2015~As you drive past the store (on your left) and through the gates into Buntzen Lake, a few moments later you'll see a little blue sign on your right, then the first parking lot on your right. This is the lot you need to be at. There's a sign post and a pit toilet in the parking lot. Be aware of the gate closer time. There is no parking outside the gate so you must be back in time as BC Hydro is on time. You will not be able to get your car out until the morning if you don't make it back in time. *Start your hike on the Academy Trail (near the pit toilet). It climbs gradually up the wide, rocky & snaking trail. After about ten minutes the Halvor Lunden Trail is on your right. Turn right...It begins winding it's rocky way up, up & up. You'll come to your first switchback and then the trail snakes again up to your first sign that says, 'Eagle Bluffs Lookout' to your right. There were power lines obstructing the view, it's 800 meters to the lookout. With so many amazing lookouts...I would suggest to see it on your way down if time is not on your side. Keep climbing then you'll come to a creek crossing and a semi flat area. Don't get too comfortable as this trail climbs almost to the end. More switchbacks and a snaky trail as it somewhat climbs again to Polytrichum Lookout. There are views of Buntzen Lake and surrounding mountains. It took is about 1.5 hrs to get to this point. The trail continues to climb again up through a rooty part and over a little wooden bridge. Then a short stretch of another rough part and under a log. Right away you go down and up a creek bed then the trail finally flattens again for a long time. Soon you pop into a bright and opened area with a ravine on your left. If you have a fear of heights forget about looking down. It's really pretty in here. Not long after you're back in the woods. Soon you'll see a sign high in the tree that says, Left: Lindsay lake & Right: **White Rock. Stay left. Finally after what seems like forever you get to the El Paso junction. Going left takes you though the view points and loops back around to this junction or right takes you through the lakes and then the view points and back to the junction. We choose left. Go down the somewhat steep rocky path to a stunning little waterfall with a pool of frothy bubbly water. Once you fill your camera with memories. Keep going, the next section of trail is a little rough. A rock and a chain assist helps in one part. It's rooty & has steep up's and down's and after about 30 minutes you'll be treated to beautiful lookout. Barton Point has everything. Views all the way to Surrey and beyond. It is here where I would suggest to either keep going completing the Lindsay Lake Loop or to head back to the El Paso Junction. The entire loop is about 2.5 hrs depending on your speed. I choose this was my summit as the gates were locked at 5:30 p.m. Make your way back the same way carefully navigating all the steeps sections down. This hike is best done in the summer months where the gates are open later and the days are longer. It's also not a good idea after it has rained as it would be slippery on the roots and rocks. You can also add on Swan Falls but it is longer at 20 Km's. You could loose one of your nine lives so take your time. Happy & safe hiking. Lori aka Scaredy Cat. *You should leave your hiking it itinerary with the Warden's Office. On the map Lindsay Lake Loop says #1 but no where on the trail does it indicate this. However, the trail is well marked with trail markers and has a signs closer to the top of the different points of interest. **White Rock is a real pretty lookout but due to daylight hours we skipped it. We planned on seeing it on the way back but you don't see the sign as easy. If you want to see it I would suggest to see it on the way up. I'm not sure how far in it is and the trail conditions. For more information and directions: https://www.bchydro.com/community/recreation_areas/buntzen_lake_trails.html You can also check Outdoor Vancouver and Vancouver Trails as they too will be posting this hike shortly. Drive to Minnekhada Park in Coquitlam. The trail head is on Quarry Road just past 3.5 Km's on your GPS and on marker 12 on the left side of the road. There's a small pull out on the right side of the road that fits 2-3 cars max. Walk left up the rocky road, over dead fall and a beaten garbage covered path until you get to the top of the road, go right. The trail is marked with only pink ribbon now...the previous sign has since fallen off. There are no washrooms on this trail. Trail Key: RT~R~St~V~CC~H 2015~Munro Lake is your first of two lakes on this diamond in a ruff hike. It's pretty much a snaky trail that's rooty, rocky and steep. It's up, up and just when you think it levels out, there's more up! You'll come to a small creek crossing then walk up a small creek bed. You are in and out of forest. For most of the hike the markers are tired and old with the odd fresh one hanging. The markings get a little better once nearer to the top. After what seems like forever you'll read a trail marker that reads, 400 meters. You're almost half way. You'll come to a fork-stay left. It soon levels a bit but don't get comfy because for second it climbs again. Another small creek crossings and up and then a short walk in the park. Another fork-stay left. Until now as you've walked along you've seen little views peaking through the trees but now on your right is your fist lookout. See how far you've come with Pitt River below snaking its way through the valley. The trail now snakes with more elevation and you come to a few switchbacks. On your left you'll see a rocky boulder field (Picca's are here) and a right away a nasty log crossing. It's cut for you to get through so some might like it but it wasn't that easy for me being short. The next little bit is really steep (probably the steepest) with a little hand scrambling. Now even though you had glimpses through the trees and a first lookout this is a beautiful second lookout. A perfect spot to rest and have a snack on this rocky bluff. It is a loop lookout that takes you back to the trail to Munro. The trail levels a bit and has some ups and downs. In this section of old growth nature has come through here with a powerful force. Expect blowdown, mud, sticks and branches as you navigate your way along. After a long walk in this section you'll arrive at a junction. It is here you must decide...going left for 1.5 hrs takes you up to Dennett Lake or going right for about 15-30 minutes takes you to Munro Lake and the junction to another way up to *Dennett Lake. We decided to see Munro Lake. As you walk along, the trees thin and Heather appears. Water comes into your view and you're happily delighted until you learn this boggy part is just the appetizer of what's to come. Now it gets a little tricky as it's quite the bushwhacking marked trail expedition finding your way to Munro Lake but when she appears you'll understand why you choose this hike. There's a nice lunch spot or a little private island to explore. The views offer your camera beautiful shots that look professional. You might have heard that there's lots of frogs...being a snow free February, we saw none. Once your done make your way back the way you came. The trek going down will be slow at times as you navigate some of the steeper sections and slippery rocks. I would not recommend this hike on a rainy day...too slippery! You won't loose any of your nine lives. Happy & safe hiking. Lori aka Scaredy Cat. * We never did find the trail head to Dennett Lake from Munro Lake. It might be better from the junction...however it makes for tiring day to continue on that beaten path. This could be done on a separate day. GPS Waypoints (From Trailpeak..May or may not be current) Trailhead N49.32241 W122.68877 10U 522617 5463344 Trail leaves old road N49.32207 W122.69161 10U 522411 5463306 Start of open / bushy forest N49.32396 W122.69189 10U 522389 5463516 End of open / bushy forest N49.32656 W122.69298 10U 522309 5463804 Overgrown viewpoint N49.32998 W122.68993 10U 522529 5464185 South viewpoint N49.33269 W122.69248 10U 522343 5464486 Trail becomes less steep N49.33394 W122.69107 10U 522444 5464625 Trail levels out N49.33738 W122.69158 10U 522406 5465008 Village-Lake Trail junction N49.33952 W122.69103 10U 522445 5465246 Munro Lake N49.34257 W122.68976 10U 522536 5465585 Former site of Munro Lake dam N49.34584 W122.68026 10U 523224 5465951 Junction with side trail to Munro Lake Overlook N49.34833 W122.69587 10U 522089 5466224 Munro Lake Overlook N49.34547 W122.69485 10U 522165 5465906 Dennet Lake N49.35024 W122.69796 10U 521937 5466435 Junction with connector to Village-Lake Trail N49.34934 W122.69984 10U 521800 5466335 Junction with Burke Ridge Trail N49.35101 W122.70685 10U 521291 5466518 By Amanada Yanagisawa Elk Mountain is a great intermediate, 7 km hike in Chilliwack, BC with an 800 meter elevation gain. The trail is generally well marked, though I find after the 2nd Km, some trail threading has occurred and you may need to keep your eyes up to find another orange flag to find your next steps. This past week I had a partner (my sister!) available to make an attempt at the sub~peak. It is my fourth attempt. Where the path is steep and a good leg and lung burner, it is sadly the fear of heights that keep me from reaching the top. The unseasonably warm weather allowed us to do this hike unusually early in the year as the trail up was totally free of ice and snow. We went up wearing only our light jackets and enjoying the sunshine. I must say, I was definitely thankful for such a nice day to attempt this hike again. It’s a hike that fills my stomach with a special kind of dread. Will I make it this time? What will my sister think of me when we're done? I have one friend that will no longer hike Elk Mountain with me because of me not 'completing' the hike bothers her too much. Will I have a panic attack on the trail? It's hard to explain to a 'normal' person the feelings of frustration and humiliation one experiences when trying to hike with high up, exposed views. You watch children happily trudge along the trail, many even stopping and exclaiming in delight while you stand there thinking, maybe if I just don’t look it will be ok' (np) So as we near the point of exposure, I stop for a moment to steady my nerves. I take the first few steps up the path and into the glorious sunshine and take in the view. This is where I typically stop. Today, I took my sisters hand and up we went. I took 10 more steps. Stopped. Steadied myself. Allowed my vision to stop spinning. Took another 10 more steps. Can I do this? I am now further than I've ever gone before. Took 10 more steps, getting pretty close! A little more to go and I just about have it! I had to let go of her hand now and sort of pull and scramble up the last bit. I. Have. Made. It. This time I’m happy to report that the goose egg from the scoreboard has gone and the score is now Elk 3 and Amanda ONE!!! Relief and joy overflow my whole body and I hoot and holler! I spent the next 10 minutes hiding in the trees at the top. Taking pictures and enjoying my success. I think the part of my fears that confuse and amaze me the most is how once I'd conquered them, how much easier the hike down was. I still held my sisters hand, but the trip down was quick and easy and without an issue. I doubt that Elk will ever be easy for me and I suspect there will likely be another failure (and maybe another and another) but the joy of this summit will never leave me.... that and this is a hike I will enjoy again and again regardless of that summit. Are you looking for something to do this Valentine's weekend? Why not ask the love of your life out on a date and spend it on the mountains.
First you'll need to make a romantic lunch. Cut up some fruit, make some sandwiches and cut them in heart shapes. Don't forget to pack two plastic wine glasses and some sparking juice, a blanket and head off into the wilderness. It's a fantastic & healthy way to spend a sunny day. It's cheaper too! The mountain air and sweet sounds of nature will make you feel alive and bring back the romance that perhaps, has slipped away. These are some of my favorite spots with beautiful vistas in their own-right. -Evan's Creek Trail-Golden Ears Hilly and a quiet 5 Km's (one way) hike brings you to some beautiful views and a rushing creek. This trail is quite unknown so a quiet spot will be easy to find. -Norvan Falls-Lynn Headwaters A flat 7 Km's (one way) brings you to a beautiful Lynn Creek and a cascading Norvan Falls. There are many hidden spots to have a romantic lunch. -Tunnel Bluffs-Lions Bay This steep 6 Km's (one way) hike has many view points that can be the end of your journey whenever you choose making it easier. The spectacular views you'll see is all of Howe Sound. -Diez Vistas-Port Moody This is a longer hike at 15 km's return but can be done as an in out hike. It also has many view points and although rather popular, there are lots of spots where a couple could tuck away for some quiet romantic memories. -Elk Mountain-Chilliwack Although I have yet to make it to the summit of Elk, this steep 5.5 Km's (one way) hike offers great views at the first lookout. It's vistas bring many visitors so finding a quiet spot might be a little more challenging but it sure is pretty. -Minnekhada Park, Coquitlam This is a beautiful 10 km's return hike with many areas that would offer a great spot for some R&R. The park is known for frequent bear visits. Please do not feed the bears. -Killarney Lake, Bowen Island Why not take a romantic ferry ride over to Bowen Island and hike Killarney Lake. It's just 9 km's return and the lake is real pretty. There are also some quaint shops and nice restaurants for an after hike dinner. Quarry Rock, Deep Cove This is quite a popular destination but there are a few spots where you could sit that are hidden. At just 3.8 km's return it's a short and sweet hike. If you go behind the rock and up a short trail you'll find stairs that dip into the forest. There are some romantic mini waterfalls that you could blend in with for your picnic or step into Deep Cove's quaint little town for an after hike snack. -Lindeman Lake, Chilliwack This is a short 3.4 km's return hike to a beautiful greeny lake tucked away in the mountains. There are lots of spots where it's quiet and a couple could share a romantic lunch. You could even carry onto Greendrop Lake but Lindeman is way prettier. -Mount Thom, Chilliwack Although it's getting to be a popular exercise hike the summit is quite pretty. It's 5 km's (one way) and at the top site a bench where you could easily spend time with your sweetheart. -Lower Falls, Golden Ears An easy 3 km's return walk to some pretty falls. The beach areas should find a quiet spot for two. There are lots of trail walks and a few places that might still be covered in snow. For more information check them out here: www.hikingforthescaredycat.com Happy Valentines Day! Lori aka Scaredy Cat... Walk along past the pit toilets and over the Lynn Creek Bridge. There's a map and hikers sign in book. Sign in and start your hike to the left. This is a 13.8 Km's hike with minimal elevation. Walk along the wide trail as the rushing creek is on your left side. In the beginning there will be lots of runners and dog walkers. This 1.7 Km's of the trail is called the Cedar Mills Trail. The trail goes up some stairs, rocks and gets narrower as you cross a few streams and end up in a beautiful forest. There will be a fork in the trail, stay left. At 4km with the creek still on your left side you will come out into the open area called, Debris Chute. Walking on a rocky trail continue on your right and the trail picks up on your left. You now have 3 Km's to go and are submerged in the forest. The next few Km's are muddy with many creek crossings. Poles are handy. There is a few sections with a little elevation but minimal. Soon you'll hear Lynn Creek again and it will get louder and louder. On your right you'll see the sign for Coliseum Mtn. This trail is closed in the winter months. Carry on and right away you'll see a steel suspension bridge high above a rushing Lynn Creek. Cross the bridge and this is the summer route through Hanes Valley to Grouse Mountain. Another route that's closed during the winter months. The suspension bridge is pretty & fun to cross but your real treat is 200 meters to your right. Follow the creek up as Norvan Falls soon will become visible. You can walk down to the creek beach area and snap some great pictures. You can also go up higher and closer to the falls along the trail. Be mindful as it can be slippery on the rocks. The beach area is a perfect spot for lunch. Once you're done head back the way you came. Once back at the opening you can go left and loop the other way back to the parking lot or you can continue on the way you came. Sign back in the hikers book, cross over the bridge and head back to your car. Happy & safe hiking. Lori aka Scaredy Cat Directions: Norvan Falls is in Lynn Headwaters Regional Park in North Vancouver. Take Highway #1 to the Lynn Canyon Exit and follow Lynn Valley Road northbound for several blocks and through the park and narrow road. There's a couple of parking lots. The farthest one is the smallest. 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