Lynn Peak hike Vancouver

Lynn Peak is a hike near Vancouver that I don’t hear many people level out, nonetheless it nonetheless sees a very good amount of holiday makers. It couldn’t have the views of shut by Mount Seymour or my favourite, Bowen Lookout, nonetheless it’s nonetheless acquired some good views and, since most of the hike is inside the first, it’s a terrific alternative for a moist day.

It’s a fairly strenuous hike that’s sometimes as compared with the Grouse Grind (that’s to say, quite a few elevation in a short time!), nonetheless is way quieter by means of people. 

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Lynn Peak path

Calling it the ‘Lynn Peak path’ is a bit too simplistic. Really, there are two peaks. There’s South Lynn Peak, generally called Rice Peak, after which Lynn Peak to the north.

Most people, and positively the Regional Park, search recommendation from South Lynn Peak as Lynn Peak and hikers often hike to a viewpoint merely sooner than South Lynn Peak.

That’s because of South Lynn Peak doesn’t have loads of a view.

Should you occur to’re a peak bagger proceed on to South Lynn Peak and Lynn Peak by all means, nonetheless in case you’re proper right here for the views, then you definitely undoubtedly’ll solely should stroll to the attitude sooner than turning spherical.

Recommendations on how one can get to Lynn Peak

There are a selection of places you may start your hike to the Lynn Peak viewpoint from. Parking is often very powerful with most spots closest to the trailhead being gone sooner than 8 am.

The closest you’ll park is by BC Mills Dwelling in Lynn Headwaters Regional Park.

Alternatively, there’s the Cedar Mills Path Parking Lot alongside the equivalent road, nonetheless sooner than the Dwelling. Or, you’ll park inside the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve by Rice Lake. 

Know sooner than you go

• On a regular basis apply go away no trace ethics. Undecided what these are? Get a refresher right here.
• Just because it’s spring inside the metropolis, there’s sometimes nonetheless snow inside the native mountains until July. 
• Carry bear spray with you on all BC climbing trails. Get further bear safety concepts proper right here!
• Questioning what to pack for Vancouver day hikes? Proper right here’s a climbing packing guidelines!
• Refresh your memory about climbing safety with BC Journey Good.
• Don’t go away residence with out your 10 requirements. They could save your life!
• Canines are allowed on a leash. 
• This map from MEC is sweet for North Shore climbing and Cypress mountain trails. 

The Lynn Peak hike

 This route assumes you’ve parked as shut as attainable to the trail. Should you occur to’ve parked near Rice Lake stroll alongside the Lynn Headwaters Connector Path until you attain a handing over your right-hand facet for the Lynn Loop Path.

Should you occur to’ve parked extra down Lynn Valley Avenue, you’ll each stroll alongside the Varley Path, or the road, until you attain BC Mills Dwelling.

From the automobile parking space by BC Mills, stroll in path of the bridge and cross over Lynn Creek. There’s a map of the world straight ahead. That’s the place the Norvan Falls hike goes from too.

At this stage, you may need the selection to register your particulars which is an efficient thought in case you’re climbing solo. Merely envisage to sign your self out when returning to the automobile parking space! 

On the map, go correct and adjust to the gravel road for about 10 minutes until you attain a sign marking the beginning of the Lynn Loop path in your left. Should you occur to parked by Rice Lake, that’s the place you’ll resolve up the trail.

As quickly as on the Lynn Loop, you’ll shortly start making your methodology uphill sooner than coming to a picket boardwalk and a sign pointing you to the very best onto the Lynn Peak path. The trail proper right here is form of rocky in sections so take care.

As you wander by the forest, you’ll climb shortly and throughout the 40-minute mark, you’ll get a small view of Seymour Mountain in your correct.

Proceed climbing uphill. One different 40 minutes or so later, you’ll come to a second viewpoint with a lots clearer view of Seymour Mountain. It’s a great spot for a break sooner than persevering with up a superb steeper a part of path.

In the end, you’ll come to the final word transient nonetheless steep climb that brings you out to the attitude at Lynn Peak. The rock opens out onto Seymour Mountain and customarily you’ll even see Mt Baker inside the US on a clear day. 

The trail makes its methodology by the second-generation progress forest, ascending shortly. After strolling for about 40 minutes, a small view of Seymour Mountain appears on the very best, loads of which has grown over. Proceed climbing uphill as a result of the trail begins to diploma and heads by some sections with flatter grades.

The trail continues onto the summit nonetheless there aren’t any views on provide there. Should you occur to need to proceed to the peak, adjust to the pink ribbons. 

Retrace your steps until you meet once more up with the Lynn Loop Path and go left then correct onto the gravel road, crossing once more over the bridge to the automobile parking space. Should you occur to parked at Rice Lake, go left then left as soon as extra to achieve your automotive. 

Lynn Peak hike statistics

Know the vital hike particulars for the Lynn Peak path – a transit nice hike in Vancouver.

• Difficulty: Common
• Distance: 9-12km (counting on parking)
• Elevation: 900m
• Time: 3-5 hours

What to pack for Lynn Peak, Vancouver

What to pack for this hike is decided by what season you’re climbing in.

• Strive my day hike packing guidelines proper right here.
• Should you occur to’re climbing in summer season it’s best to pack sunscreen, sunglasses, layers, water and bug spray along with the whole thing inside the 10 requirements for climbing guidelines.
• Proper right here is what to placed on climbing in scorching local weather
• Do this publish on the easiest leggings for climbing or what to placed on climbing in summer season for further particulars and my gear solutions.
• Should you occur to’re climbing in winter after the snow has started falling you’ll need microspikes on the very least. If there could also be a great deal of snow you may almost definitely need snowshoes.
• You additionally must take a great deal of layers along with a fleece layer, a puffy insulated jacket and a wind and waterproof outer layer. Hats and gloves are moreover very important along with a good backpack to keep up the whole thing in.
• You additionally must pack water and some snacks too to keep up you going as they’re part of the 10 requirements for climbing!
• Planning a climbing date? Strive what to placed on on a climbing date nonetheless nonetheless look cool.

Further hikes in Vancouver near Lynn Peak

• Canine Mountain
• Mt Seymour
• Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge
• Enormous Cedar & Kennedy Falls path

Last Updated on March 9, 2023 by Hannah