When is South Needle open?
Open 24 hours, every day. Hours checked on 1 November 2026.
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South Needle
- 5.04 reviews
- Free
- Open now
A strenuous summit hike beyond Lynn Peak on an unmaintained ridge route, with expansive mountain and city views.
Quick answers
South Needle in short
When is the best time to visit South Needle?
It's at its best mornings, afternoons and evenings. Go in daylight. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is South Needle indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Is South Needle good for kids?
No, it's for adults.
How much does South Needle cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book South Needle?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at South Needle?
About 8 hours.
Where is South Needle?
Headwaters Trail, North Vancouver, BC V7K 2T5.
Status, rating and hours checked on 1 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 1:00 pm
Why it fits right now
Not one for this hour.
The forecast never quite lines up this week.
In its favour
- Sun's out
- Best in the afternoon
- Outdoors
Worth knowing
- Feels 8° out there
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Clear
- Feels
- 8°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 6km/h
- 2pm
10° - 3pm10°
- 4pm8°
The next five days
Best time to go
Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
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Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Open now- monday
- Open 24 hours
- tuesday
- Open 24 hours
- wednesday
- Open 24 hours
- thursday
- Open 24 hours
- friday
- Open 24 hours
- saturday
- Open 24 hours
- sundayToday
- Open 24 hours
Usually busy at this hour
Hours checked 1 Nov
Where and how
Good to know
- Adults only
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 8 h
- Hard hike · 16 km
- Good for solo
- Good for couples
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
5.0from 4 reviews
Known for
- Summit views
- Lynn Ridge
- Unmaintained backcountry route
- Morning walks
- Sunset views
- Photography
- Scenic views
- Walking trails
The feel
- Spacious
- Quiet
- Tourists
- Solo friendly
- Couples
What people say
- People like:
- Review topics highlight distinctive views.
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a jacket.
JacketThe whole time