Lindeman Lake hiking trail, Lower Fraser Valley

Far away from the busy shores of Cultus Lake is the much less used Chilliwack Lake area. One of the main hikes in this area starts from just under a kilometer from the end of the paved road and takes you uphill to the peaceful Lindeman Lake and Greendrop Lake.

Look for a sign at the side of the road that says “Post Creek, Lindeman, Greendrop, and Flora Lakes.” Park along side the road and start the trail from the yellow gate. Continue down the dirt access road to Post Creek. To the right of Post Creek is a sign pointing the way to Lindeman and Greendrop Lakes. Follow this trail as it heads into the trees for a short distance before start to ascend. At the half-kilometer mark, you will come to a log bridge that was built from a fallen tree. Cross over Post Creek and continue hiking uphill.

Just past the 1km mark, you will see a rock slide that fell many years ago. Another short distance and you’ve reached the first view point from the south end of Lindeman Lake. Continue along the west shore of Lindeman Lake to a sandy beach area.

The beach area of Lindeman Lake offers a perfect location to end your hike, however, for those inclined to continue to Greendrop Lake, continue along the trail towards a boulder field. Watch your step as you traverse the large rocks. Once at the 4km mark, cross over a couple of log bridges and it’s only another half hour to Greendrop Lake.

Take a break at the lake before heading back towards Lindeman Lake and the Post Creek parking area.

How to get to Lindeman Lake

Estimated Driving Time from Vancouver: 2 hours 15 minutes

Lindeman Lake is located near Chilliwack Lake east of Vancouver. To reach the trailhead, take Highway #1 (Trans Canada Highway) eastbound for about 75km to exit #104. Follow this exit and turn right onto No. 3 Rd. At Tolmie Road, turn right and immediate turn left back onto No. 3 Rd. Follow No. 3 Rd as it veers to the right and eventually comes to Yarrow Central Road. Turn left onto Yarrow Central Road and continue as it turns into Vedder Mountain Road. When you reach a bridge with a stop sign on the other side, turn right onto Chilliwack Lake Road. Follow Chilliwack Lake Road for the next 40km or so until just before the paved road becomes gravel, a sign on the right side of the roads points to the Lindeman Lake trailhead which begins on the leftside.

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