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The backcountry of Lynn Headwaters Regional Park in North Vancouver is officially closed for the cold season.
As of Tuesday, Oct. 29, the backcountry region spanning all routes beyond Norvan Falls and areas in the Grouse subalpine, beyond Dam Mountain and Thunderbird Ridge, is off limits for outdoor enthusiasts, said North Shore Rescue on Sunday.
The popular hiking routes will reopen in 2025, when the weather permits and the conditions are safe.
“It’s not a maintained trail in the winter and it does get into some steeper terrain on rocky, boulder fields. It can be really icy back there,” said Scott Merriman, North Shore Rescue team leader.
“Unless you’re prepared to be travelling in winter terrain with mountain area equipment, it’s not a place that you should be.”
A casual hiker attempting the popular hiking routes during wintertime “can get themselves into trouble pretty quickly,” Merriman added.
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