Whyte Lake from the south

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Distancia: 4,56 km
Desnivel positivo: 173 m
Dificultad técnica: Moderado
Desnivel negativo: 173 m
Altitud máxima: 291 m
TrailRank: 54
Altitud mínima: 111 m
Tipo de ruta: Circular

Tiempo: una hora 31 minutos
Coordenadas: 421
Fecha de subida: 2 de agosto de 2015
Fecha de realización: agosto 2015

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cerca de Caulfeild, British Columbia (Canada)

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Descripción del itinerario

It is tricky now to find the start point since the Sea-to-Sky highway "upgrade" prior to the 2010 Olympics. The trail now has to wind under the highway at the beginning. Take Exit 4 (Headland/Woodgreen) off the Upper Levels Highway (Route 1) and then get on Westport Road heading west and north (from an intersection just immediately north of the highway overpass. Follow Westport Road until in dives back under the highway and then take the next immediate right where there may be a small sign for Whyte Lake trail just before a barely larger parking area big enough for perhaps 15 cars: diagonal parking on the left, parallel on the right.

The trail starts as a wide flat road surface, and after about a half kilometre jogs right into the woods between two large concrete water tanks. From there it is a root-filled narrow trail that requires some careful watching of the footing and some large steps over various obstacles. The trail is mostly in the shade under an older cedar and fir canopy.

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Start Point

Parking for maybe about 15 cars.

Trail bears to the Right

After passing under the highway and pass the first of two large water tanks, bear right.

Trail bears again into the Woods

Finally into the woods onto a narrower forest trail.

The Log

It seems you'll have to climb over this great big fir log, but you can go around it to a nice cut-out.

Interpretive Sign

Time to learn about the forest.

Bear left

The trail divides here.

Stop for a Seat above the Stream

Almost there, Bear Right down to the Lake

or head straight and down to the west

Whyte Lake

A great swimming spot with a boardwalk and pier just under the water. At least soak your feet from the bench provided.

Beautiful Tree Stump in the Sun

Bridge and Boardwalk

General Trail Conditions

There is some boardwalk and a few bridges, but 90% of the trail is rough with roots and stones sticking up and out. The trail is easy to follow, but you will certainly be looking at your feet to keep from tripping.

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