Trail
Descriptions
Lindsay
Lake Loop:
Length
15 km, Elevation Gain: 1020 m, Approximate hiking time 6-8
hours.
This trail
climbs steeply out of Buntzen
Lake to El Paso junction. throughout the climb you
will pass spectacular views of Vancouver. The trail splits
into
a
loop here. Turning
west (left) will take you across Buntzen Creek past
Barton Point and Little Valhalla lookout points. This section
of trail contains
the best remaining old growth stands along Eagle Ridge.
You will travel along Spahat Ridge, past Jessica Lake to
West Point
and
The Pulpit viewpoints. When you reach Lindsay Lake
there
is a three way junction. Turning north will take you
onto the Swan
Falls Loop.
Turning southeast (right) will take you along the last
half of the Lindsay Lake Loop. Along this half of the loop
there
are
two subsidiary loop trails. The eastern of the two
trails leads you
in a loop around Delmeza, Robin, and Siskin Lakes.
This loop rejoins the Lindsay loop trail at Wren Lake. The
western
loop takes you
around St. Mary’s, Mac, and Jay Lakes. The trail
steeply descends along the same route as you climbed
up.
Swan
Falls Loop:
Length: 20 km, Elevation gain 1150m,
Approximate hiking time: 9-10 hours.
THIS
TRAIL IS RECOMMENDED FOR FIT AND EXPERIENCED
HIKERS
ONLY.
Follow the
Lindsay lake loop to El Paso junction. (See previous description)Turn
either west (left)
or east
(right) at El Paso
junction. Turning west (left) will
take you through the best remaining old growth stands along
Eagle Ridge. Turning east (right) will take
you through the “Lakes District.” After
reaching the Lindsay Lake Junction continue
north along Eagle Ridge, the trail rises and
falls along the ridge. There are excellent views all
along the trail. However an excellent view is available
at the summit
of Mt. Beautiful/Eagle Peak.
After reaching Swan falls junction turn west
(left) and descend steeply to the Powerhouse
road. Return
to South Beach and the parking area along
this
road.
Dilly
Dally Loop:
Length: 25 km, Elevation Gain: 1150m,
Approximate hiking time: 10-12 Hours.
THIS TRAIL
IS RECOMMENDED FOR FIT AND EXPERIENCED
HIKERS ONLY.
This trail starts at the northern end of Buntzen Lake. Travel
up the exit of the Swan Falls Trail to Swan Falls
Junction. Turn north here
and travel along
the ridge past 117 Lookout and over Dilly Dally Peak.
The ridge continues to Dilly Dally Pass and begins to
descend along
an old logging road to
the power
lines road. Follow this road to the north end of Buntzen
Lake. One can return to their vehicle on a number of
different
trails from this point.
The easiest
route to take is the powerhouse road or the Buntzen Lake
trail on the east shore of the lake.
Diez
Vistas Trail:
Length: 7 km, Elevation Gain: 460m,
Approximate hiking time: 6-8 hours.
THIS
TRAIL IS RECOMMENDED FOR FIT AND EXPERIENCED HIKERS ONLY.
This trail
is named for its spectacular views, Diez Vistas actually translated
toTen Views from Spanish. This trail offers
spectacular
views of Vancouver,
Burrard Inlet and Indian Arm. The trail starts in
the B.C. Hydro Recreation area. Start
the trail near the floating bridge at the south end
of Buntzen Lake. Travel uphill and cross both the power lines
and a pipeline.
The trail
switch backs
uphill
to a fork. The north (left) fork leads to views of
Indian Arm and Deep Cove. The east (right) fork leads to views
of Eagle
ridge and Buntzen
Lake. The two
forks reunite farther along the trail at its highest
point. Follow the trail along the forested ridge past numerous
viewpoints.
The forested
trail ends
at an access road. Keep east (right) following the
road and power lines to the Buntzen
Lake trail. At this point a left turn will take you
north to the suspension bridge and North Beach. From here return
to the
South End of Buntzen
lake via the Powerhouse
road or the Buntzen Lake Trail.
