Buntzen lake hikes february 11 simon fraser university. Oconomowoc to landsberg center trailhead on golf rd. It is a popular recreational site for multiple user groups, including hikers, mountain bikers, equestrians and of course anglers. Drive 600 m, turn right onto vedder mtn forest service rd, go another 600 m, turn left and drive 3 km. Find all the transport options for your trip from vancouver to buntzen lake right here.
There is a trail with a sign marking the buntzen lake trail that leaves the parking lot and heads towards the floating bridge. Click the image to view a full size jpg 100 kb or download the pdf 100 kb crater lake trail map. Tagged anmore, buntzen lake, buntzen lake trail, hiking, port moody, running, trail running, trail therapy, trails diez vistas 50k jump jump. Swan falls is a hike near buntzen lake in anmore, which takes you along eagle ridge, past a waterfall swan falls, tarns, lakes, and over an amazing summit mount beautiful.
I burrard i pumphouse warden equestrian staging area gate buntzen rogue creek to eagle bluff and coquitlam polytrichum lookout to sasamat lake 7 white pine. Stats are for completing loop on east side of buntzen lake. The trail that loops around the lake is one of the most popular in the park as it passes through scenic forests, offers several views of the lake, crosses a suspension bridge, and passes the quieter beach at the north end. The park was very busy saturday but hikers were few and far between as compared to the traffic jam on the buntzen lake trail running below. Although it is just within a short drive from metro vancouver, fishing experience at buntzen lake can be described as being intimate with wilderness. Starting at buntzen creek bridge at the east side of south beach, the trail leads north, passing several lake access points and viewpoints. A recreation park maintained by bc hydro, the hiking trail that loops around buntzen lake passes through scenic forests, offers several views of the lake, crosses the suspension bridge at the north end, and passes the quieter north beach area. Started in the south beach parking area and walked south to the floating bridge on the energy trail which has many infomation panels. Jackie viswanathan will lead the hike, rated moderate because of length and altitude gain and loss on the west side of the lake. That said, the trail still climbs uphill after chickadee lake up to lindsay lake, which is definately the highest point of the hike. The tunnel runs under eagle mountain, reaching a maximum depth of 1. Best trails in buntzen lake reservoir park british. The trail around lady bird lake in the heart of austin has over 4. Best trails in buntzen lake reservoir park british columbia.
Buntzen lake is located in a beautiful recreation area just north of port moody. Buntzen lake trail mountain biking trail in buntzen lake recreation area, british columbia. It is a popular recreational site for multiple user groups, including hikers, mountain bikers, equestrians and of. I went to lindsay lake via the lake district as the top of the mountain was in the fog. Lindsay lake loop, buntzen lake port moody, bc trail key. Sep 04, 2017 the old buntzen lake trail can be found at the north and of the lake, west of the suspension bridge. If your looking for something more activate the trails are the lake are well worth the hikes. Buntzen lake port moody, british columbia lake, hiking. Best wildlife trails in buntzen lake reservoir park alltrails. Buntzen lake trail closed british columbia, canada.
The sendero diez vistas trail, located near the village of anmore, will. The recreational area cover 182 hectares, and provides over 50 km of hiking, biking, and equestrian trails, swimming, boating, fishing, picnic area, and wildlife viewing. In the event of an emergency or forest fire, contact the buntzen lake recreation area warden at the south beach parking lot or telephone 911. There are picnic sites, a boat launch no motors, fenced off leash dog area. New map reveals abundance of hiking and mountain biking. Looking for a great trail in buntzen lake reservoir park, british columbia. This is a crater lake regional map, showing roads, highways, and towns surrounding the park. The first comprehensive trail map covering the tricities regions of coquitlam, port moody, port coquitlam, buntzen lake, anmore, belcarra, burke mountain and pitt meadows. The more difficult verion of this weeks hike, involving the lakeview trail on the west side of the lake, has only been done once before by our group. We then hit the cleverlynamed buntzen lake trail proper it just occurred to me that the acronym is blt mmm, blt and stayed on it to the suspension bridge at the north end of the lake less than a meter above the water at this time of year.
Old buntzen lake trail mountain biking trail anmore. The buntzen lake area is a popular recreation park that is maintained by bc hydro that has a network of hiking trails to explore. During the summer time is a great place to have a picnic and go for a swim. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible yearround. Buntzen lake the next sfura hike on wednesday, february 11 will circle buntzen lake. Although the lake is manmade and maintained by bc hydro, the surrounding area is full of forests, nice beach areas, and many trails for hiking including the buntzen lake trail, which loops around the lake. Please consider becoming a member of the trail foundation and join us in protecting and enhancing the butler trail so it stays strong today and for generations to come. The trail data for this map has been collected by canadian map makers using gps equipment during 2014 and 2015 and can be considered to be verified and accurate at the time. There were some small snow patches near lindsay lake, but with the weather getting warmer they should be gone soon. Many of coquitlams trails are accessible and user friendly. From here, follow either powerhouse road or the buntzen lake trail back to south beach.
Old buntzen lake trail lakeview trail diez vistas trail energy trail buntzen lake trail i think you should leave sugar mt. Please dont walk your dog through the main beach area. Buntzen lake the next sfura hike on wednesday, july 8 will circle buntzen lake. We started along the swan falls trail, but decided a short turn was in order given the 27c 80f. Buntzen lake hiking near port moody, bc vancouver trails. Beste wege in buntzen lake reservoir park british columbia. To report e scooters, call 311 and submit info here. The sendero diez vistas trail, located near the village of anmore, will take you on a challenging trek all the way around buntzen lake. Jul 01, 2016 june 30, 2016 music does not belong to me. Our hike took us around mccombe lake via the old buntzen lake trail and poweline road. The trailhead is off the buntzen lake trail which is for hikers only.
Turn right and follow the road all the way around the north end of the lake. This lake has been one of my favourite lakes to visit over the years since ive lived in the lower mainland. Buntzen lake near vancouver, bc a canoeing and sea kayaking. Its also the beginning of numerous trails ranging in difficulty. Jun 18, 2015 new map reveals abundance of hiking and mountain biking trails in coquitlam and port moody. Buntzen lake is a reservoir that is maintained by bc hydro. This buntzen brochure pdf, 346 kb shows a map of three areas where your dogs may picnic with you. The area is managed by bc hydro, and they have a map of the buntzen lake area trails here. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. This trail also traverses along some hidden and unique quartzite rock formations. Such a fun day today volunteering at the diez vistas 50k ultra. A short way past the bridge the trail turns back south and splits, with delicious blt on the left. New map reveals abundance of hiking and mountain biking trails in coquitlam and port moody.
Crater lake national park has a lot of backcountry trails worth exploring, including the pacific crest trail. Buntzen lake trail mountain biking trail anmore, bc. Accessible trails are hard surface in mackin park and town centre park, and natural surface in mundy park, como lake park and coquitlam river park, which all have trails with slopes less than 5%. In addition to the scenery of the lake, there are ten breathtaking views provided along the ridge of the trail looking overlooking the north shore, burrard inlet, the indian arm and even vancouver island. The way i think of it is, standing at the lake you have eagle ridge on one side east and buntzen ridge on the other west. It is named after the first general manager of the b. It is a logical continuation from the lakeview trail to circumnavigate mccombe and buntzen lakes. Lake country recreation trail wisconsin trails traillink. The trail to the right of the beach leads to the dog offleash area beside buntzen creek.
Read the info panels on buntzen lakes history and vocation at the north beach area. Follow those instructions, and youll find the two maps for harriman state park, as well as a free download for the bear mountain state park day hike maps you can also get that map as a. The green trail is an inner loop trail within the red and blue trail. Rome2rio is a doortodoor travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. Buntzen lake is a great area for all kinds of outdoor activity. Buntzen lake port moody all you need to know before. Buntzen lake anmore all you need to know before you go. Vancouver to buntzen lake 5 ways to travel via subway, and. Its natural setting and many adjacent trails make it a popular destination all year round. Some trails or park services may be closed so check with local authorities before heading out. The project involved raising the level of the dam on coquitlam lake and excavating a 3. The trail continues south along the ridge over the 1200m dill dally peak before joining the swan falls trail.
Best wildlife trails in buntzen lake reservoir park. Download the pdf version of this guide for offline use. The civilian conservation corp built this trail in the 1930s along with the red and blue trails by hand. Can i download a pdf of the harriman state park trail maps. The trail foundation butler trail maps the trail foundation. This loop trail circles buntzen lake starting at buntzen creek bridge at the east side of south beach. Whether youre planning a short stroll through a coastal lowland rain forest, a more adventurous hike into the surrounding mountains, or a day of mountain biking, the buntzen lake area offers a trail to suit you. Bevs cell maskedthe map above gives the correct location new members must read all the information before signing up. Get on the buntzen lake trail and begin following the trail. Swan falls loop hike at buntzen lake outdoor vancouver. Nov 28, 2019 buntzen lake, port moody, british columbia.
Click the image to view a full size jpg 100 kb or download the pdf 100 kb. Purchase the maps, or download for free if you just want the bear mountain map, and then open the map within the avenza pdf map application. At least 4 geocaches along this trail, including 1 at each end, and 1 on each side of the lake. Today we completed the buntzen lake loop trail in 2. The trail ends where it joins the old buntzen lake trail near north beach. Rome2rio makes travelling from vancouver to buntzen lake easy. Once connected to the buntzen lake trail, take a left turn and follow the trail over the suspension bridge leading to north beach. Vancouver to buntzen lake 5 ways to travel via subway. Read the info panels on buntzen lake s history and vocation at the north beach area. Buntzen lake port moody all you need to know before you. Buntzen lake near vancouver, bc a canoeing and sea. However, the trail is well marked with trail markers and has a signs closer to the top of the different points of interest. Although this popular day use lake is part of the local reservoir system for bc hydro, it is still located amidst some of the most spectacular scenery in the fraser valley. The old buntzen lake trail can be found at the north and of the lake, west of the suspension bridge.