Diez Vistas (Buntzen Lake) Hiking Trail

Time: 6 hours

Distance: 15km

Elevation gain: 440 meters

Difficulty: Average (not for beginner hikers or for those who are out of shape)

Description: Diez Vistas means "Ten Viewpoints". It's possible to hike the 15km route all the way around Buntzen lake, or, as many do, you can just hike to the first viewpoint and then turn around.

This is a good low elevation hike for early in the hiking season when you're not in awesome shape yet, but it does include some good climbing, so be prepared to get a workout on the steeper sections.

Photos: see Diez Vistas photo slideshow

How to get there:

To find this trail drive to Buntzen Lake just north of Port Moody. The trail starts at the south end of the last parking lot. Follow the trail across a floating wooden bridge at the south end of the lake and cross the gravel road to start the trail.

• Buntzen Lake Directions from Sardis:
  • Click for Driving Directions to Buntzen Lake Reservoir Park from Sardis, BC
• Buntzen Lake Directions from Vancouver:
  • Go east on Hastings, which becomes Barnet Highway (No.7A)
  • Turn left onto St Johns Street
  • Turn left onto Ioco Road, which becomes Heritage Mountain Boulevard
  • Turn right at onto David Avenue at the roundabout
  • Turn left onto Forest Park Way
  • Turn left onto Apsenwood Drive, which becomes East Road. Follow East Road to its end
  • Turn right onto Sunnyside Road, and continue to the entrance gate.
  • Drive to the south end of the last parking lot
• Buntzen Lake Directions from Port Mann Bridge:
  • Go west on Highway 1 and take Exit 44, the first exit after the Port Mann Bridge
  • Follow signs to Lougheed Highway (No.7), heading east
  • Turn left onto Barnet Highway (No.7A) at a major intersection
  • Turn right onto Ioco Road, which becomes Heritage Mountain Boulevard
  • Turn right at onto David Avenue at the roundabout
  • Turn left onto Forest Park Way
  • Turn left onto Apsenwood Drive, which becomes East Road. Follow East Road to its end
  • Turn right onto Sunnyside Road, and continue to the entrance gate
  • Drive to the south end of the last parking lot

Note: Parking lots are located about 2 km past the entrance gate. Parking is on a first-come basis only. When parking lots are full the entrance gates will be closed for the day. No re-entry is permitted.

Drivers: Remember to print out these directions if you'll be driving and not getting a ride with someone else who knows where they're going. We will need people to drive others from Chilliwack , so if you've got a car and are able to drive, please print this page.

 

See event description on calendar page for pre-departure meeting place for when the club is doing this hike next.

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