Cheakamus Lake

14.0 km round trip.

Elevations (in meters)

Start End Minimum Maximum Gain

945 930 920 980 60

Cheakamus Lake Parking Lot Trailhead: Take BC#99 towards Whistler. As you approach Whistler watch for provincial park sign to Cheakamus Lake. Turn right on Cheakamus Lake Rd. After 200 meters veer left onto a dirt road to the trailhead (7 km).

Uses

Backpack	Easy.	3 hours one way.	Best from early May thru late September.
Canoeing	Unrated.		Suitable all year.
Cross-country ski	Novice.	5 hours round trip.	Best from late November thru mid March.
Dayhike	3 boot (easy to moderate).	5 hours round trip.	Best from mid April thru late October.
Mountain biking	Easy to moderate.	2 hours round trip.	Best from mid April thru late October.

Description

This trail starts out wandering through a boulder field and slide alder for the first 10 minutes before slipping into the forest. After about 30 minutes you reach the intersection with the Helm Creek trail.

Good, wide trail, possible encounters with mountain bikers. The beginning of the trail is also the access to the Helm Creek trail.

Features

This trail features fishing, forests, lakes, mountains, rivers and views.

View trail condition reports for this trail.