Two Canyon Loop Trail near North Vancouver, BC

Lorne from Surrey writes:

My wife and I did this loop today under mostly sunny skies. It was not too warm though, just right. The first half of the trail was a little dull, but the second half more than made up for it. Beautiful scenery and just enough challenge to keep it interesting but not so much that we were slogging it out. Some switch backs, stair sets and roots to contend with, but still fairly easy.

The directions are a little vague at the twin falls bridge and we ended up taking an alternate route to the suspension bridge and eco center, but we ultimately ended up in exactly the same place anyway. Our route took us across the bridge, up the stair sets and a right at the roadway junction.

The suspension bridge is called Lynn Canyon and not Seymour as the description says.

More of a walk than a hike, but we'll do it again for sure.

Posted: August 13, 2011 07:59:54 PM PST

Matt from Toronto writes:

Went on this hike with a group of people this weekend and were unable to find any trail or mention of the Two Canyon Loop on any of the trail maps provided on site. Be sure to print directions before going if this is your first trip to this park. Had a great time and will go back, next time with my mtn bike.

Posted: August 8, 2011 09:30:59 AM PST

Nicolas Untz from Vancouver writes:

Just came back from this hike, quite nice and easy -- 8.5km. You can the pictures I took on my web site:

http://photos.untz.net/Hiking-in-BC/Two-Canyon-Loop/18237785_xj5XLn#1402426946_LjrgtV9

Thanks for the great site BTW, keep up the good work!

Posted: July 26, 2011 04:15:25 PM PST

P Allen from Vancouver writes:

I did this trail today. A way less scenic than expected but it's a nice place to be, not crowdy.
Just let you know the easiest way to get there: from Vancouver take highway #1 West, cross the Second Narrow Bridge, exit at Lillooet and follow that road till the end. Use the parking at the right side.
There is no yellow gate nor ranger station. One more thing, forget the tunnel, the ceiling is too low to walk in.
July 23rd 2011

Posted: July 23, 2011 05:39:24 PM PST

Mark from Burnaby writes:

Hiked this trail today. It rained for the entire hike but a good part of the trail is covered by the forest canopy so I didn't get 100% soaked until near the end of the hike. I agree with other comments that this hike is really scenic. There's lots of spots to stop along the way and read information and take in the all the scenery. The only section of the hike that people may find difficult was the switchback, but other than that most people should be able to hike this quite easily. The trails are well marked and the instructions listed here are perfect, just make sure you follow them exactly because there's lots of side trails that you could easily take instead.

Posted: June 29, 2011 01:04:12 PM PST

Mike from Burnaby writes:

Kelly, it sounds like you were in the correct parking lot. The trail starts on the east side of the gravel parking lot (ie the side furthest from when you enter the parking lot). Access to Lynn Loop, Rice Lake, and other trails is North West of the parking lot, so you just have to look for the trail on the other side.

Another option, when you're driving up the road over all those speed bumps, there is a crosswalk and sometimes some cars parked on the left. That crosswalk is also part of the Two Canyon Loop route.

Posted: May 23, 2011 06:04:09 PM PST

Kelly from White Rock writes:

I tried to do this hike today and made it to Lynn Loop instead. I followed the directions perfectly... went past the cemetery over the many speed bumps and ended up at the very end of the road to find a gravel parking lot with no ranger station. Where is this hike? It was not located on the map.

Posted: May 23, 2011 05:04:40 PM PST

AmandaM from Vancouver writes:

We hiked this trail last week and it was a really great first hike for the season. We are both moderately fit and didn’t rush at all. We completed it in about 2 ½ hours but if we didn’t stop to talk pictures we were only walking for about 2 hours. There are beautiful views and public transit is super easy to get to this trail.

Posted: April 7, 2011 08:10:26 AM PST

Sandra Wensley from Abbotsford writes:

Walked the two canyon loop yesterday. I am a very out of shape person and my group and I managed it in 3 hrs. Some of the hills and stairs are very steep but the scenery is beautiful and makes the steep climb well worth it. Make sure you wear proper footwear as some of the trail is quite uneven.

Posted: March 28, 2011 07:37:27 AM PST

Greg from Victoria, BC writes:

I love this area and have even coined the name for my company: LynnValley SmoothJazz (Sonlight Ventures) Lynn Canyon and Lynn Creek Headwaters holds some of the most beautiful and rapid creeks in Vancouver while still maintaining a peaceful setting for a perfect day outdoors. Biking, Hiking, Jogging or whatever . . . Include this area on you "To-Do List"

Posted: March 24, 2011 06:04:24 PM PST

Mel from Vancouver writes:

We did it in November. The trail was fine, once we found the trailhead. It is NOT at Lynn Canyon parking, although you can walk to it from there - about 10 minutes.
We did the final part of the walk (after two falls bridge) on the West instead of the East side of the river, and that may have made it a bit shorter - we did it comfortably in about 2.5 hours and we aren't especially fit.
A nice hike, although the views aren't as good as some others.

Posted: November 8, 2010 11:57:05 AM PST

Wendy from Suffield, CT, USA writes:

I had a good hike, but actually did it backwards, once I figured out where I was. Maybe being a complete stranger to the area, and using public transportation, I needed more precise directions than most people, or maybe it's just my 65 year old brain! Anyway, the following would have helped: Under Transit Access, 'a corner store' is Dempsey's general Store (sandwiches, $6-8). Beyond the stop sign 'a gravel road' is Rice Lake Rd, which is paved. I don't believe the ranger's station is marked as such, and even if I had gone down Rice Road, I'm not sure how easily I would have found the trail head. I had difficulty finding Rice Rd in the reverse direction after getting off the trail at the parking lot. Also,I was confused when I found another ranger's station near the cafe at the suspension bridge, after going down the gravel Baden Powell trail instead of the paved Rice Road, and ending up at the Ecology Ctr, where I tried to reorient myself.

The 'path that follows the river' is Angler's or Fisherman's Trail.

The falls as seen from a little spur off the Baden Powell Trail just upstream from the suspension bridge are quite lovely without the crowd found on the bridge.

There is a map of the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve that was very helpful. The man at the Ecology Centre gave it to me.

Posted: October 23, 2010 06:56:15 PM PST

Paul and Nena from Vancouver writes:

Great hike. Got a little touristy towards the end especially near the suspension bridge. If really busy, probably better not crossing the congested bridge twice.

Posted: August 2, 2010 04:59:48 PM PST

George R. from Vancouver, BC writes:

It is more like 2 hours, not 3, and I am pretty unfit.

Posted: June 27, 2010 12:34:47 AM PST

Steve from vancouver writes:

My wife a friend & I did this on April 11, 2010. Our 1st hike of the season, this was a good way to judge our fitness level. A few steep sections that got the heart rate up but nothing that we couldn't handle at an easy pace. We completed this in 3 hours including a few stops along the way for a snack & to take pictures. We saw a lot of trail runners, cyclists on one section & some very happy dogs along the way. This is a safe all season trail.

Posted: April 18, 2010 09:06:59 AM PST

Gael from E Pender Vancouver writes:

For slightly longer and a viewpoint:
After the Power lines, instead of going straight along Baden Powell, turn right and follow the Richard Juryn Trail.
It goes at the right side along the Power line for a while; don't turn at any of the turns keep going until the trail cross the power line by itself. Then the trail will go up and at highest point of the hill there is a viewpoint. Then you can continue along the Richard Juryn Trail until you reach back to the Baden Powell gravel trail. Turn right to go towards the access road.
This will take you about half an hour more, without counting the picture-time ;)

Posted: April 3, 2010 10:57:06 PM PST

Claudia from Victoria writes:

For a slightly shorter (2.5 hours), start from the Suspension Bridge, and follow the Twin Bridges Trail instead of Homestead Trail, connecting to Fisherman's trail (crossing Pipeline Bridge, joining Baden Powell and then Suspension Bridge Trail). Good maps are available at the Rice Lake Gate office (note that the "Two Canyon Loop" is not officially marked on the map). Good hiking this Sunday, not too muddy, and good workout in parts.

Posted: March 31, 2010 11:59:40 AM PST

paul from North Van writes:

This is one of the nicest and easier trail runs in the area. It is my favourite in bad weather when some of the other trails are too slippery or slushy. Also Homestead has a few large doug firs worth admiring. I do it in the opposite direction and go by 30 foot pool because I am coming from lynn valley down rice lake road. It is all good.

Posted: March 12, 2010 05:08:46 PM PST

Justin Bohnhardt from Swan River , MB writes:

Just finished this hike with my girlfriend, November 23, 2009. It was a good challenge, but going in november in the rainy season ment very muddy terrain. I liked how natural the trail was the further in and the small wooden bridges throughout the trail are intresting.

Posted: November 23, 2009 04:08:22 PM PST

Sheldon from Vancouver writes:

Completed the Two Canyon Loop this Sunday, an unexpected sunny spring day. We stopped a few times for pictures and to take in the scenery and still came in around 3 hours. For the first hour and a half, it's a nice walk through the forest. But once you cross the first bridge, there are a few uphill sections - great to feel your quads burning. A nice hike to warm up your legs in the spring before you take on some longer day hikes in the summer. ps. the exit to get to Lillooet Road is Exit #22, not #19.

Posted: May 4, 2009 08:42:09 AM PST