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Distance: 8-10 km Elevation gain:100m
Difficulty:
Easy-Medium

This is one of my favorite trails; a fun loop that can be as hard or easy as you make it. For example, if you decide to go at a more reasonable pace without sprinting up every hill possible, it can be easier. Varied terrain and constantly changing scenery keeps it interesting while good drainage and lots of tree cover (providing shelter from the sun or rain) makes it a good route in any weather. The trails are fairly well marked and there are options for MANY other trail options. Get comfortable and establish your bearings in the inner loop before you venture off the beaten path.

Starting at the Buntzen Creek Bridge at the east side of the main picnic area, the trail heads north passing several lake access points and viewpoints. After a short section along Powerhouse Road, the Buntzen Lake trail resumes at the North Beach picnic area. From here cross the Suspension Bridge to continue along the Buntzen Lake trail or return along Powerhouse Road. The trail takes you up and down across a steep and slippery section of open rock underneath the powerline, through mature forest, across several bridges, then finally opens up onto the Pumphouse Road. Follow this road south to the floating bridge across the southwest arm of Buntzen Lake. Cross the bridge and follow the trail back to the main picnic area.