Buntzen Lake is a reservoir that is maintained by BC Hydro. The trail takes you through open areas underneath the powerline, through mature forest, across several bridges, then finally opens up onto Pumphouse Road. Buntzen Lake is a popular destination for hikers in the Tri-Cities and beyond. This takes you back to the north side of Buntzen Lake via a neat suspension bridge. There are lots of trail in the area, so bring a copy of the Buntzen Lake Trail Map to stay on track. Buntzen Lake. Quarry Rock– The trail is currently closed. Continue downhill to open bluffs and lake views meeting with an old BC Hydro access road. Buntzen Lake, Port Moody: See 41 reviews, articles, and 34 photos of Buntzen Lake, ranked No.4 on Tripadvisor among 18 attractions in Port Moody. Indian Truck Trail (5S01) Trabuco/Riverside County: Open: Open to hiking and biking only. Buntzen Lake Trail: Good Hike – 3.75 out of 5 rating It’s been 4 years, July 2016, since my spouse and I hiked the Buntzen Lake trail with friends. Trail snow free until 600 m. elevation. Today we completed the Buntzen Lake Loop Trail in 2.5 hours for a total distance of 10.4 km with an elevation gain of 279 m. The temperature was a … Its natural setting and many adjacent trails make it a popular destination all year round. Squamish Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge – The bridge is currently closed, but the park is open. No one way trails in Costco, The Supper store, the government liquor stores or Canadian Tire, and once inside it’s ridiculous in some stores. North Vancouver. The trail ends where it joins the Old Buntzen Lake Trail near North Beach. Academy Trail. There's still a lot of snow up there that will make travel slow. Open to hiking and biking only. Elevation gain: 100 m (330 ft). For information and updates call the Buntzen Lake Warden's Office: 604-469-9679 or visit BC Hydro's Buntzen Lake website. Like last time, we chose the easier 10 kilometre (6.2 mile) route around the lake on this sunny July Tuesday. City recreation programs: Thank you for your patience as we do our best to … Highpoint Road (8S05) Palomar Ranger District: Open: Subject to closure based on wet weather or fire danger. This trail is opened to equestrians and mountain bike riders. Also noted that Coquitlam SAR rescued a stranded party on Eagle Ridge last night. From 600m to 665 m occasional, easy avoidable patches of snow. Distance: 4 km (2 mi). Hiking time: 2–2.5 hours (one way). From here, cross the suspension bridge to continue along the Buntzen Lake Trail or you can return along Powerhouse Road for a shorter, easier hike. From 665 to the lookout solid snow on the trail,… You’re kidding me. May 22/20 and still waiting to launch my kayak at a park that is open. This trail through fern-filled forests is open to equestrians and mountain bike riders. Buntzen Lake is a BC Hydro recreational area. Buntzen lake finally opens to hiking only with one way trails. See more details from BC Parks here and a list of open/closed parks is here. No or little social distancing. Harding Truck Trail (5S08) Trabuco/Orange County: Open. The Grouse Grind is open but closes at 5:00pm now due to daylight hours. This includes the Swan Falls, and Halvor Lunden trails on Eagle Ridge (accessed from Buntzen Lake). At the lake have a snack and lay in the sun at the picnic area before continuing on. 2 Reviews of Polytrichum Lookout (bantzen Lake) "trail update only. The Trail: Buntzen Lake is actual a reservoir operated by BC Hydro so expect to see evidence of hydroelectric power generation on the trail including a pumphouse and a water tunnel. We chose the easier 10 kilometre ( 6.2 mile ) route around the Lake a. 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