A very demanding one-way route to a big view, mostly through forest. Long and demanding, with about 1100 m of climbing. Start early, and go only with experience. Usually quiet.
Very hard · 15–16 km one-way · +1000–1100 m climb · 7–9 hours · Dogs: no dogs
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North Shore · ~25 min from downtown
Figures approximate. The suggested start helps you finish in daylight. Check Metro Vancouver Regional Parks before you go.
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| Region | North Shore |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Very hard |
| Season | Mid-summer to early fall, snow-free only |
| Trailhead | Lynn Headwaters, finishing at Grouse Mountain |
| Parking & transit | Little or no transit; plan to drive. |
| Permits & passes | None. You exit at Grouse, so plan transport back. |
| Dogs | No dogs |
| Kid-friendly | Better for older, fit kids or adults |
| Highlights | Views, Forest |
| Crowds | Usually quiet |
| Managed by | Metro Vancouver Regional Parks |
Boulder field and steep scree to Crown Pass. North Shore Rescue responds here often. Only go when the route is snow-free and you are experienced.
Numbers are approximate. Check Metro Vancouver Regional Parks for closures and the AdventureSmart trip plan and Ten Essentials before you go. Tell someone your plan.
About 15–16 km (one-way) with roughly 1000–1100 m of elevation gain. Most people take 7–9 hours. Figures are approximate; check Metro Vancouver Regional Parks before you go.
No. Dogs are not allowed on this trail.
None. You exit at Grouse, so plan transport back.
Not easily. Plan to drive or carpool.
See also: Hikes with the best views · Hikes for July · Hikes for August · Hikes for September · North Shore hikes · Quieter trails · Big climbs · Guides
Hike Vancouver. "Hanes Valley." Updated October 24, 2026. https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/hanes-valley/
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