(BC) Community Hike to Kennedy Falls – June 21, 2025

Event Details

We would like to acknowledge that this event will be taking place on land that is the traditional and unceded territory of the səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) peoples.

Vancouver community of Black, Indigenous and racialized folks! We’re chasing waterfalls! Join us for the first BC community hike of the summer on June 21st. We will be hiking to Kennedy Falls via the Big Cedar Trail. This hike is located in North Vancouver, meaning it can be easily accessed via transit. The hike to Kennedy Falls is a 12km out-and-back trail (meaning we’ll be going down the same way we came up). While it has a moderately low elevation gain (about 150m), it is a fairly long hike. We can expect to take about 4 hours to get to the falls and back, so please be prepared for a lot of walking.

Age: Participants must be 18 years or older
Experience level: beginner – novice

Please note that though there will be at least one CTT staff member present, there will be no guides at this event. Returning for the second summer of supporting the community events, this hike will be led by Tolu Amuvo.

Over time, we heard that it is hard to get a spot at our events, as they fill in too fast on a first-come first-served basis. This is why this time we are using a simple sign-up form and will select people at random, giving a chance to those who are not able to constantly check our announcements. We will close the form on June 16th and reach out to everyone by June 17th at the latest.

What to bring:

• Hiking boots (terrain will likely be muddy, with roots and rocks)
• Hiking poles (optional)
• Sweat-wicking athletic clothing preferred (no cotton, as it absorbs moisture, eventually making you wet and cold)
• Layers— your temperature may fluctuate throughout the hike, so having a fleece or warm long-sleeved shirt over your base layer, is a good idea 
• Light rain jacket
• Bug repellent
• Toque
• Gloves
• Snacks and/or lunch
• Water (at least 1 Litre). Some type of electrolyte is also recommended.
• A small backpack or bag to carry your water, food, and layers while hiking

Transportation: All participants are responsible for their own transportation to and from the event. Prior to the event, we will send out a carpooling sheet for participants to arrange carpooling.

Colour the Trails Policies

At Colour the Trails, we are dedicated to fostering an environment that champions inclusivity, respect, and equality. We want to make it clear that we will not tolerate any form of anti-Blackness, anti-Indigenous attitudes, racism, homophobia, ableism or transphobia within our organization or community.

All policies are agreed to upon receipt of payment. Please pay special attention to the following:

One Ticket Limit

There is a one ticket limit per person to ensure we have accurate information for all attendees in order to send important information about the event, including waivers. If we see multiple orders under the same name, the extra orders will be refunded. Please respect the one ticket per person policy.

Regular One Day Events Cancellation Policy

This policy applies to smaller one-day events. We would like to emphasize that even when the participation fee is low ($10-100) it is important to show up as last moment cancellations make us look bad as a group in front of partners that help us to create affordable events.

1. Cancellation At Least 7 Days In Advance: For cancellations made at least 7 days in advance of the scheduled event, no penalties will be incurred. Participants can request a full refund. In some cases when we pre-pay for spots with our hosts, we might need to fill in the spot in order to issue a refund.
2. Cancellation Within 7 Days: In the unfortunate event that a cancellation is requested less than 7 days before the scheduled event, or no shows the following policy will apply:

Content Creation Statement

We ask to respect our work and to not create content to promote any other brands or organizations using footage or images taken during our events. Our team is putting a lot of energy and time into creating community spaces with little support and unrelated organizations should not benefit from our hard labour. You are encouraged to share about Colour the Trails work as it shows the welcoming and safe space we are creating and word of mouth helps our community to grow!