This hike is also known as Tunnel Point.

This hike starts just north of Lions Bay, about 15 mins north of Horseshoe Bay. For this hike, it is best to have someone drop you off in the parking lot on the ocean side of the highway (HERE). This is a 30 minute max parking lot. If coming from Vancouver, you cannot directly access this parking lot; however, after another 1.7 km there is a gravel pull-out alongside of the highway, where you can safely turnaround. (If you miss this pull-out, there is a proper turn-around location 2 km further. Once you’re back at the parking lot, you must make your way across the highway (be careful) and look for the big yellow highway sign that reads “Rockfall Hazard Area – No Stopping” – This sign is right by the trailhead. The hike starts uphill immediately and continues so until about the 600 m elevation mark – at this point you travel on an old logging road until you reach the end. On the way up, there are 3 viewpoints, but none are near as good to what you’ll see at the end. The trail is in good shape and is not technical – there are a couple of ropes, but they aren’t really needed. There is one small creek (at 640 m) and a few monster trees. The view from the bluff is quite spectacular – you see Howe Sound, Bowen Island, Gambier Island and Anvil Island, among others.

NOTE: Cars have been towed from the parking lot for illegal parking. If you see a bunch of cars parked on the side of the entrance or exit driveway, don’t think that’s ok – there is a good possibility you’ll be towed.

Distance: 7.3 km (return)
Time: 3-5 hours
Low point: 64 m
High point: 708 m
Elevation gain: 644 m
Cumulative Elevation gain: 850 m
Trailhead: 49° 29’ 5.3” by  123° 14’ 52.1” (Google Map)

The view from the top bluff…

A short video from the bluff…

View from first viewpoint (100 m elevation)…

Steel wire left over from old logging days…

Old wooden barrel…

Another relic left over from the logging days…

The only stream on the trail…

The old logging road…

Nice notch step cut in tree…

The trail was well marked…

Some Arbutus trees on route…

Trail pic…

Trailhead…

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Before heading out on your hike, make sure you are well prepared. This means, having the TEN ESSENTIALS. It is also important to leave a trip plan (route details and estimated return time) with someone you trust.

Bring your smartphone, fully charged and put it in airplane mode while hiking. I always bring back-up battery packs for extra piece of mind. It is highly recommended that you bring a GPS device; I use my smartphone with a GPS app (Backcountry Navigator). The GPS will work in airplane mode. Learn how to use it before your hike.

For anyone new to hiking, there is a rule to which hikers follow; it is called “Leave No Trace” or LNT. The concept is generally to pack out what you pack in and respect nature, so all future visitors can enjoy what you have enjoyed.
To learn more about LNT, please check out this BLOG by a certified LNT Trainer.

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A nice 7 km hike up Lynn Valley on gentle sloping ground will get you to the beautiful Norvan Falls. Norvan Falls is one of Greater Vancouver’s secluded gems; it’s a 30 foot high waterfall set in the depths of the north shore forest. For a little extra workout (which I did today), there is a 2 km parallel side trail that takes you into a more rugged path, 100 m higher than the river path. Alternatively, you can follow the river on a more flat route. When I arrived at the park, there was no space in the 1st or 2nd parking lots, so my trip was 600 m X 2 longer. The stats are for parking at the 3rd lot and taking the 2 km rugged parallel route. The hike starts at Lynn Headwaters Regional Park in North Vancouver.

NOTE: The access road for vehicles is now closed indefinitely. You will have to hike park on the street somewhere and hike into the park.

Distance: 15.5 km (return)
Time: 4.25 hours
Low point: 193 m
High point: 445 m
Elevation gain: 252 m
Cumulative Elevation gain: 840 m
Trailhead: 49° 21’ 40” by  123° 01’ 41.5” (Google Map)

Here is the route…

Here is the beautiful Norvan Falls…

At the entrance to the park, you’ll see the 1908 BC Mills House…

Here are upstream and downstream photos of Lynn Creek…

Along the trails, you’ll find relics of logging operations in the area…

Here is a tree bridge…

Here are two trail photos…

If you reached this suspension bridge, you’ve missed the Norvan Falls turnoff…

Here is a mushroom I found…

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Before heading out on your hike, make sure you are well prepared. This means, having the TEN ESSENTIALS. It is also important to leave a trip plan (route details and estimated return time) with someone you trust.

Bring your smartphone, fully charged and put it in airplane mode while hiking. I always bring back-up battery packs for extra piece of mind. It is highly recommended that you bring a GPS device; I use my smartphone with a GPS app (Backcountry Navigator). The GPS will work in airplane mode. Learn how to use it before your hike.

For anyone new to hiking, there is a rule to which hikers follow; it is called “Leave No Trace” or LNT. The concept is generally to pack out what you pack in and respect nature, so all future visitors can enjoy what you have enjoyed.
To learn more about LNT, please check out this BLOG by a certified LNT Trainer.

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