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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. Gates are closed and locked outside of the opening and closing times posted at most park entrances; earliest closing is 5 pm. If you require specific information regarding the opening or closing times of a park or gate, please contact the Area Office during regular 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
Accessiblility
The picnic area, BC Mills House and washrooms at the park entrance are wheelchair accessible. It is advisable to take an able-bodied person with you.
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.
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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
With the variety of ways to get actively involved in Regional Parks, there’s bound to be something for you! Explore the opportunities in the Park Partnership Program.
For Information, Questions, or Comments
Metro Vancouver Regional Parks West Area Office: 604-224-5739
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Resources
Trail Advisories
Trail Conditions
4 Feb   Trail Conditions Update:

Sunset is at 5:00PM

During or after sudden rainfall in Lynn Valley, creek levels can rise rapidly making creek crossing difficult or impossible. Stay well back from the edge of fast flowing creeks.

In alpine areas, late season snow hazards like sink holes over running water, exposed rocks, tree wells, thin ice over ponds and lakes and collapsing snow bridges may be encountered.   
 
Park visitors to high elevation areas should be trained and equipped for winter mountain travel. Visitors to the Munday Alpine Snowshoe park behind Grouse Mountain should check for updated conditions or closures at (604) 986-6262 or http://www.grousemountain.com and for avalanche hazard at the Canadian Avalanche Association http://www.avalanche.ca/cac/bulletins/regions
Seasonal backcountry route closure
All backcountry routes in Lynn Headwaters Park above Norvan Falls in Lynn Valley and north of Dam Mountain and Thunderbird Ridge in the Grouse Alpine area are now closed for the winter.    These routes include Hanes Valley, Lynn Lake, Coliseum Mountain, Crown Mountain, Goat Mountain and Goat Ridge.
Water Fountain Unavailable
The drinking water fountain in the park has been winterized until 31 March 2010.    For more information, please contact Parks – West Area at 604-224-5739.  
Upcoming Events
Wednesday, February 17
Silver Sneakers Hiking Club
Saturday, April 10
Introduction to Hatha Yoga
Sunday, May 16
Wilderness at your Doorstep

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.