Joffre Lakes Hiking and Camping, Pemberton, BC

Michael from Maple Ridge writes:

I was up there today and there was a bit of snow on the ground in places, but it's mostly clear. Almost all the camping spots are clear of snow, and I saw some people camping up there. It was a bit chilly though so be prepared as it might be pretty cold at night!

No problems finding the trail at any point, and no snow on the way up either. No trees blocking the trail either that I noticed.

Posted: June 30, 2010 10:45:59 PM PST

james from vancouver writes:

what are the camping conditions like at the third lake? I would like to go hiking/camping for Canada Day...but wonder if there will be snow on the ground. thanks.

Posted: June 28, 2010 02:42:18 PM PST

Jill from Nelson writes:

Hiked up to 3rd lake - June 5th, spent the night. Snow covered and difficult to find trail between 2nd and 3rd lake. A lot of blow down as well and had to climb over huge trees. Took 3 hours up, and 1.5 hours out.

Posted: June 25, 2010 09:48:10 AM PST

Marissa from Vancouver writes:

Has anyone hiked Joffre Yet this year June 2010?

Posted: June 25, 2010 09:03:33 AM PST

Mark from Burnaby writes:

Hiked to the Upper Lake on June 7th to 8th. Significant amount of snow still covered upper portions of route. Many portions of the Trails/Bridges are blocked or damaged due to fallen trees. Although we reached the shore of the Upper Lake we had lost the trail and were forced turn back and camp near the middle lake.

Probably another 3 weeks before conditions inprove such that hiking to the upper lake would be a good idea.

Posted: June 9, 2010 11:05:04 AM PST

Jeffrey Ai from Vancouver writes:

Hiked Joffre lake on June 28, 2009. The 3 lakes are absolutely beautiful, so are the snow mountains. One annoying thing is mosquito, they are everywhere, so bring your insect repellent spray.

Posted: June 29, 2009 10:18:36 PM PST

Doug MacKinnon from Richmond writes:

Went to Joffre last weekend, it was extremely warm (hot actually) but a few slivers of ice still floating on the top lake. It was a spectacular day and I really can't describe how beautiful it was - better than any postcard.

I saw a couple groups of 4 campers who had been there a week at the top campsite. They were all heading down which only left a guy and girl camping overnight. I guess they would have the place to themselves Sunday evening. :) On my way down I passed a handful of other day hikers going up.

The trail up was in good condition, just one or two sloppy puddles at the very bottom. I also hiked up Tzil glacier - the lower part after the boulder field was tough slogging. Also hard to know where to step because I could hear running water below the snowpack. But once you got on the glacier it was simple to the top ridge (just longer and steeper than it looks) and very easy coming back down. Sliding down the glacier on my ass. Woo hoo!

Posted: June 10, 2009 07:38:29 PM PST

Sam Lew from Vancouver writes:

We went to Joffre Lakes last weekend and did the hike to the 3 lakes. First lake was only 2 minutes from the parking lot. The 2nd lake was up some rocks and was much more difficult then the first one. Then uphill some more to the third lake.

All 3 lakes were equally as beautiful as the glacier stood as a backdrop of each of them in anticipation of getting to the top. The drive from Vancouver was really long and I was surprised that so many people were hiking on the trail. But the drive is nice and I had never been to Pemberton before.

Posted: August 26, 2008 04:24:54 PM PST