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Lynn Headwaters 
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Park Features at a glance
Drinking Water Public Phone Visitor Centre Heritage Site / Building Transit 
Trail Information
Hiking / Walking 54 km  Horseback riding 0 km  Cycling 0 km 
Reservable Facilities:
Maps and Directions
The parking lot at the end of Lynn Valley Road provides access to all trails in this park. From Highway 1, take the Lynn Valley Road exit in North Vancouver and follow north to the park entrance. First-time visitors are reminded that this is a wilderness site; all visitors should bring a daypack with basic supplies and notify someone where they are going and when they expect to return.
Location Map
Park and Trail Map
Park Hours
In general, parks are open during daylight hours. For specific hours see PDF below.
  Park Hours 
Dog Information
Dogs
Dogs must be on-leash throughout the park. Check local signs for details. Please show courtesy to other park visitors by removing your dog’s droppings. People considering taking their dogs on the Hanes Valley hiking route are advised that dogs are not permitted on the Grouse Mountain Skyride. 
Accessibility
Accessibility
The picnic area, BC Mills House at the park entrance are wheelchair accessible. The trail from the parking area to the hiker registration kiosk (250 m) has minimal grade change and firm surfacing. The pit toilets at this location are currently not wheelchair accessible.
Park SafetyUsing the Park Safely:
Any visit to this park should be considered a trip into the wilderness with the appropriate preparation:
 

Wildlife:
Bears are a common sighting in this park. Please exercise caution and obey all signs. Visitors are reminded that they should not feed or approach wildlife. For more information about bears and safety please visit the Get Bear Smart Society.
PDF icon Bears in Metro Vancouver

Parks Field Trips and School Programs

Experience, discover and explore . . . natural wonders and heritage sites.
Engage all senses in direct experience with actual places, objects and life systems in your outdoor classroom. Participate in physically active, outdoor learning. Choose from over 16 parks and select popular customized programs related to park features and your group’s interests.  Through our diverse selection of programs we can:

  • enhance elementary or secondary school curricula
  • provide captivating workshops for parents and teachers  
  • assist and train recreational programmers  
  • explore Guide and Scout badge topics  
  • expand the vocabulary of ESL students  
  • enhance nature appreciation for adults and seniors  
  • develop outdoor exploration and survival skills for teens

We provide quality flexible programs because of:

  • optimum ratio of participant to leader
  • expert instruction
  • hands-on experience
  • customized programming

All programs are curriculum connected and satisfy the new Environmental Learning and Experience framework published by the B.C. Ministry of Education.

Programs are usually two hours long, with a maximum of 15 participants per interpreter. The minimum fee for one interpreter is $70.  Each additional hour costs $35 per interpreter.

Fishing
Choose from these Popular Programs:
 
PRIMARY
 
Nature Explorers –
Awaken curiosity and engage the senses while exploring nature and the changing seasons.
 
Investigating Invertebrates –
Search for clues to the hidden lives of spiders, slugs and bugs. Evidence of their important roles as pollinators and decomposers abound for those who know where to look.
 
INTERMEDIATE
 
Forest Communities –
Discover the diversity of plants and animals in a temperate rainforest and trace their complex relationships. Stream Searchers Dip into rippling waters in search of fascinating stream life and learn how to protect these fragile habitats.
 
Contact Us
The calendar fills quickly so please call two months in advance of your preferred date. For more information and teacher resources, call 604-224-5739, e-mail icentre@metrovancouver.org.
Park Partners
To learn about the variety of ways to get actively involved in regional parks, contact the Community Development Coordinator at West Area. Phone (604) 224-5739.
For Information, Questions, or Comments
Metro Vancouver Regional Parks West Area Office: 604-224-5739
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Resources

Fire Danger Rating Advisory
as of May 22, 2012
Current Rating: LOW
Due to recent rainfall the fire danger rating is currently in LOW. Visitors are asked to obey posted signs and check back for regular updates as conditions and restrictions can change quickly.
Trail Advisories
Trail Conditions

May 17
 
Sunset is at 8:30PM
 
In Lynn Valley, creek water levels can rise rapidly during and after heavy rain.   Stay well back from the edge of fast flowing water.   Spring snowpack levels are still high in the alpine areas.   Park visitors to the Munday Alpine Snowshoe Park behind Grouse Mountain  should be trained and equipped for mountain travel on snow and should check for updated weather and conditions reports at  www.grousemountain.com or by calling 604-986-6262. General information on spring avalanche conditions is available from the Canadian Avalanche Center.   
Seasonal backcountry routes closure

Backcountry routes in Lynn Headwaters Park are now closed north of the north side of Dam Mtn. in the Grouse alpine area and north of Norvan Falls in Lynn Valley due to hazardous snow conditions.    These routes include the Coliseum Mtn., Lynn Lake, Hanes Valley, Crown Mtn., Goat Mtn., and Goat Ridge routes.
Wildlife Sighting

May 17    Bear Sighting
 
A large adult black bear was sighted north of the bridge in the picnic area at the entrance to Lynn Headwaters Park.

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Fast Facts

Using the Park Safely:
Any visit to this park should be considered a trip into the wilderness with the appropriate preparation:
 
  • Register at the Hiker Registration Boards. This will assist Search and Rescue Teams should they be called out.
  • Prepare for all weather conditions. Turn back if weather or visibility worsens, or if you doubt your clothing suitability, fitness level or route.