Buntzen Lake Hiking Trail, Port Moody, BC

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