14km
Distance
—
Gain
5h
Time
About this Trail
Norvan Falls is a scenic 14 km round-trip hike through Lynn Headwaters Regional Park to a beautiful 30-metre cascading waterfall. The trail follows Lynn Creek through second-growth forest with historical logging artifacts and lush moss-covered trees, gaining only 195 m of elevation. Free admission, dog-friendly, and accessible year-round.
Best Suited For
The Crowd
- 🥾Hikers
- 🔹Trail Runners
- 🐕Dog Walkers
- 👨👩👧Families
- 📷Photographers
- 🔹Nature Enthusiasts
The Occasion
- 🔹Day Hike
- 🏃Exercise
- 📷Photography
- 🔹Weekend Adventure
Accessibility & Facilities
Backcountry trails beyond Norvan Falls close seasonally in fall/winter.
Not wheelchair accessible. Trail surface is dirt and gravel with roots and uneven terrain.
Location
Getting Here
🚌 Transit
Bus #228 from Lonsdale Quay to Lynn Valley; 1.6 km walk from bus stop to trailhead. SeaBus plus bus from downtown Vancouver approximately 20 minutes to Lonsdale Quay.
🚗 Parking
Free parking lot at end of Lynn Valley Road. Very limited in summer; arrive early. Two overflow parking areas available. Gates lock at dusk. Street parking on Lynn Valley Road permitted where posted (many roads have 2-hour limit).