{"id":1434,"date":"2016-06-09T07:35:31","date_gmt":"2016-06-09T14:35:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vancouvertrails.com\/blog\/?p=1434"},"modified":"2018-06-10T21:26:33","modified_gmt":"2018-06-11T04:26:33","slug":"incredible-trails-to-hike-in-squamish","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vancouvertrails.com\/blog\/incredible-trails-to-hike-in-squamish\/","title":{"rendered":"Incredible Trails To Hike In Squamish"},"content":{"rendered":"

Being recognized as the \u201cOutdoor Recreation Capital of Canada\u201d there is no question why locals and world travellers would make Squamish<\/a> their destination of choice. Located only an hour from Vancouver and about 45 minutes from Whistler, the journey along the Sea-to-Sky highway provides magnificent coastal and mountain views. Once you\u2019re there you can take your pick of the incredible trails to hike in Squamish. Extend your stay for rock climbing, mountain biking, kayaking, windsurfing, river rafting or any of the other outdoor activities Squamish has to offer.<\/p>\n

Elfin Lakes<\/h2>\n

This 22km round trip climb to the Elfin Lakes<\/a> through Garibaldi Provincial Park, is a great intermediate alpine hike. This trail is used year round and approximately 5 km into the hike, there is a warming station, emergency shelter and outhouse at Red Heather Meadows.<\/p>\n

The next 6km along the well marked trails steadily ascends through the astounding views of the surrounding mountainous terrain, bringing you to Elfin Lakes. Next to Elfin Lakes is a hut that is most commonly used by campers during the summer and winter seasons, as it has propane heating and solar powered indoor lighting for only $15 a night. The top lake makes for a beautiful swim after a summer trek but the lower lake is for drinking water only.<\/p>\n

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