Cheakamus Lake Hiking and Camping, Whistler, BC

Chris from Whistler writes:

Garibaldi by bus would be a bit of a challenge. If the greyhound does not stop in function junction there is regular bus service from the village to function junction. From Function it is an additional 6km down a logging road before reaching the trail head. To get back to Van you would have to take the whistler bus into town to the greyhound stop.

Posted: May 21, 2010 01:05:49 PM PST

Sébastien Verne from Vancouver writes:

Hi,
I would like to know if anyone tried to go there by bus ? Apprently it is possible to stop anywhere along the highway (between Squamish and Whistler) with Greyhound buses. I do not worry about how to go (at worst, the bus driver will say he will not stop where I want before I buy the ticket). But what about going back to Vancouver ? Is it sure to find a bus ??? Does anyone tried that before with success ?
Thanks, Séb

Posted: July 11, 2009 10:04:50 PM PST

Michael Virly from Squamish writes:

Hiked this trail yesterday, May 25th. It was a cloudy day in the Whistler area. It only took my friend and I about a hour to the lake. No people camping yet. We had our lunch on one of the campsite overlooking the lake. After this we decided to head up to Singing Creek which is basically the end of the trail. It used to connect to another point up in Whistler but BC Parks doesn't maintain the trail beyond Singing Creek anymore. There are few campsite here. We stop for a break as the sun tries to peak through the clouds. On the way back to the parking lot we checked the bridge that crosses the river. Beyond this bridge leads you to Helm Creek and Garibaldi Lake but the trail are still covered in snow. My friend said the before the bridge was constructed, a cable car was the only way to cross the river. So we had a great day.

Posted: May 26, 2009 11:09:30 PM PST

Sonny from Vancouver writes:

Went camping at Cheakamus Lake and enjoyed it quite a bit. It rained at night but it was clear and sunny during the day, just cold. There weren't too many hiking options compared to when we camped at Garibaldi Lake a couple of years ago, however the hike to Cheakamus is a hell of a lot easier then carrying a heavy bag up to Garibaldi.

Posted: September 5, 2008 06:03:32 PM PST

Mark Edmondson from Whistler writes:

Snowpack all gone May 26th. The trail has been cleared of all Winter debris save for one or two larger (easily passable) trees.

Posted: June 15, 2008 10:20:47 AM PST