Lynn Headwaters Regional Park

• A massive regional park in North Vancouver that serves as the gateway to the rugged Hanes Valley.

• Features the family-friendly Varley Trail and the more adventurous 14 km trek to Norvan Falls.

• Protects a historic mining and logging area, with various interpretive signs along the forest trails.

• Access during the summer months is managed via a seasonal pay parking system to ensure sustainability.

The Lynn Loop is the park's most popular trail — a moderate loop through towering second-growth and old-growth forest along Lynn Creek. The trail has stairs, roots, and some boardwalk sections. Dogs leash-optional on Lynn Loop. For more challenge: Norvan Falls (14 km round trip) or Lynn Peak (9 km round trip, 730m elevation gain).

The Route

1. Park entrance / gate km 0.0

   parking, washrooms

2. Lynn Loop junction km 0.5

   start of loop

3. Lynn Creek riverside section km 1.5

   river views

4. Forest high point km 3.0

   old-growth section

5. Cedars Mill connector km 4.5

   links to Lynn Canyon

6. Return to entrance km 5.5

   loop complete

Along the Way

• Metro Vancouver's largest regional park (9,217 acres / 3,730 hectares)

• Lynn Creek — scenic river with swimming holes

• Second-growth and old-growth forest

• Norvan Falls (14 km round trip backcountry option)

• Lynn Peak summit views (9 km round trip, hard)

Best Times to Visit

Insider Tips

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  The main loop is easy — extend to Norvan Falls for a real hike

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  Bear sightings are common — make noise and carry spray

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  The creek pools are swimmable in summer but very cold

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  Free parking but the lot fills by 10 AM on summer weekends

What to Bring

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Lynn Headwaters Regional Park was a closed municipal watershed until 1985, when it was transferred to Metro Vancouver and opened for recreation. The protected status preserved exceptional old-growth forest.

Source · metrovancouver.org