Buntzen Lake Hiking Trail, Port Moody, BC

Marion Sherman from Langley B.C. writes:

Buntzen Lake is favourite for me; either by rowboat or on foot. Try the Diez Vista trail up to Ferrer Peak. A half hour climb past the South Bridge; a gentle incline at first - then intense, but so
worth it! The views from this little Mountain show Port Moody, Sasamat Lake, Bedwell Bay, Vancouver, Belcarra and Deep Cove are quite spectacular. Also terrific
by boat; find a quiet rocky outcrop - sit
in the shade with good food, even enjoy a clean and refreshing swim!

Posted: July 7, 2010 06:05:19 PM PST

Jeannie from Langley writes:

The Buntzen Lake area & trails are beautiful and well maintained. Dont forget to bring your camera, and maybe some bear spray. We went June 3 2010 in the evening and when we were walking back to the car at 8:30pm, we saw a bear on the trail walking right toward us.

Posted: July 1, 2010 10:12:39 PM PST

Sara V from Burnaby writes:

I would have to say this is one of my fav hikes. I love the view I get to look at while we hike around the lake. We start at the south beach and hug the lake and go all the way around to the north beach. Have a snack and water and look at the amazing view and carry on to the second half. I would actually say at the north side of the beach you've probably done 1/3 of the hike. I barely ever see people on the seocnd half as most people do the first half (it's always busy on that end). the second half isn't as flat as the first half but it's just as gorgeous and relaxing. Recommend to all :)

Posted: June 21, 2010 08:53:59 AM PST

Jason Andrew from North Shore writes:

Bravo to BC Hydro, this park is very well maintained and the scenery is top notch. By the way this is not a flip-flop trail! You'll need at least a good pair of runners.

Posted: September 16, 2009 04:46:30 PM PST

Hiker from Pitt Meadows writes:

Went for a hike on the Labour Day long weekend. Was a good hike but heard a bear growl about 2 km in.

Posted: September 7, 2009 12:09:29 PM PST

Tamie from Vancouver writes:

We did this hike May 9, 2009. Nice, easy, quiet. I would consider taking my mother on this hike.

3.5 hours is a generous time allowance for the 8km. This is nice place for novice hikers, children, or for an easy hiking day early in the season.

Posted: May 25, 2009 09:53:35 AM PST

Lori from Coquitlam writes:

Is the distance stated here, 11km, correct? Most other sites, including the Hydro one, put the Buntzen Lake Trail at 8km. Perhaps the others are not including the distance from the parking lot to the trail and then from the end of the trail back to the parking lot? Anyone have an answer?
I am recovering from several MVA injuries and find this trail to be perfect for rehab, a person can walk it slowly to start and then build up to running if/when ready. Gets a bit too busy on summer weekends, but is great during the spring/fall/winter season.

Posted: November 14, 2008 09:23:34 PM PST

Brian from Burbany writes:

The less populated west side has more ups and downs than the east side but the scenery is worth it. Steady going got me to the north end beach in about 75 minutes and back along the east side to the parking lot another 60 minutes. Many thanks to the people who have done such a great job of maintaining the condition of the trail.

Posted: September 28, 2008 05:36:40 PM PST

Tyler Ingram from Pitt Meadows writes:

Buntzen is my fav local day hike and it takes me 4 hours to do the lake loop while I take my time. It also offers great photography ops too.

I normally heard to the east side and go north rather than the west side. The north beach is great for resting having lunch etc or even taking a swim off the dock.

It is also more relaxing because you normally will not see families or tourists on that side of the lake because it takes a good deal of walking to get there.

Posted: June 18, 2008 06:28:33 AM PST

Phil River from Vancouver writes:

This was a good hike, with lots of challenging uphills but enough flat areas for you to recover before the next big hill. The area was flooded but I got around the extra 3km (total 13km) in about 3.5 hours, so the estimate of 4-5 hours from the site map when you get there is quite an overestimation. All in all a fun hike, would be nice to go back in the summer and hang out on the beach.

Posted: April 7, 2008 01:33:43 PM PST

Jacques from Port Moody writes:

Having done this hike several times, I was surprised to find that the water level is so high this winter that the floating bridge at the south end of the lake has been destroyed. The detour route is an added 3km long and goes out to the front gates of the park and down the pumphouse road.

Still a nice hike throughout the year. Parts of the trail have been rebuilt and new gravel leveled out the trail. Buntzen Lake is very well maintained.

Posted: April 6, 2008 08:01:56 PM PST