Comments

Safecastle from hermosa beach writes:

the parking lot fills up quickly and there have been reports of break-ins. So you might want to start early to find parking and make sure to take precautions to keep your car safe.

Posted: June 15, 2024 10:27:51 AM PST

Glynis Wilson from Chilliwack lake writes:

We are offering security parking, for those staying overnight in the back country hiking..
#lindemanlake. #greendroplake
#goatridge #radiumlake #SlesseMemorial #FloraPeak #MountMacFarlane #PierceLake #rusticadventures
We are located between Bosumarne Falls parking lot, and Lindeman Lake parking lot We are connected to the Lower Post Creek Trail

Posted: May 17, 2024 10:52:58 AM PST

Glynis Wilson from Chilliwack lake area writes:

We offer over night parking, with security cameras $
1 km walk from Lindeman Parking lot @
Rustic Adventures Bed n Breakfast
#rusticadventures

Posted: June 5, 2023 12:53:04 PM PST

Dustin from Kitimat writes:

Nice hike, but is very busy. Have to stop every 2-3 minutes to let people go the other way. Very rocky for most of the terrain with a much steeper section than out in other posts I saw. Reasonably short trail and beautiful (cold) lake at the top.

Posted: November 15, 2022 10:39:28 PM PST

Dustin from Kitimat writes:

Nice hike, but is very busy. Have to stop every 2-3 minutes to let people go the other way. Very rocky for most of the terrain with a much steeper section than out in other posts I saw. Reasonably short trail and beautiful (cold) lake at the top.

Posted: August 1, 2022 10:07:10 PM PST

Nadine from Vancouver writes:

This is not an overly difficult trail, but you need to have decent footwear with good grip to get through it with ease. Otherwise, it's certainly manageable in less hike-friendly shoes - but you'll need to move slower and with more focus on where you're stepping.

Trail was unexpectedly quiet for my boyfriend and I when we ventured up October 2nd. I've read so many comments about how busy this trail is, so I was quite surprised at how few people we came across coming up and going down.

Parking lot was full when we arrived, but we found a spot on the road right across from the parking lot entrance.

Weather was perfect and the lake was picturesque upon arrival. Wouldn't rush back to do this hike, but I do recommend it - especially if you're going in the off season when it's quiet.

Posted: October 26, 2021 08:54:49 PM PST

E D from Vancouver writes:

Came all the way from Vancouver with intent to hike to Greendrop on a hot and humid Friday morning but a forest fire at Manning Park forced us to reconsider and only go as far as Lindeman. Not many cars in the lot and not many hikers (probably due to the heat and smoky air). Ground was really dry with loose dirt so good footwear tread was helpful. Fairly steep but short trail. Took about 45mins at leisurely pace. Lake is beautiful but ice cold so a quick dip was all that could be tolerated, even on a hot day.

Posted: August 1, 2021 08:48:24 AM PST

Deanna from Surrey writes:

This trail is very easy trail. My 3yr old hiked the entire trail no problem. The lake is amazing at the end. Very busy and rocky at times.

Posted: May 17, 2021 11:57:08 PM PST

Alison from Vancouver writes:

I've done this hike twice now (once in 2019 and today, Dec 5th, 2020). Both times I've gone with my boyfriend and both times he's been approached by the same man who wants to talk about God and share an essay he wrote about the greater picture. Curious if anyone else has had this experience?

I am pretty slow at hiking, and often my boyfriend gets a head start. I could be reading into things, but it seems that this guy only talks to solo males on the trail, because as soon as he noticed that we were together he was a lot less talkative and kinda backed away... Later during the hike, I noticed him talking to another hiker who was a solo male.

It felt a little stranger danger to me.

Posted: December 5, 2020 10:06:40 PM PST

Daisy from Vancouver writes:

Gorgeous Lake! The color of the water was incredible. The hike took about 45-60 mins to do, it was alot of uphill and if you go later in the afternoon on a sunny day its pretty hot. Overall super straight forward, a bit rocky but straightforward enough. I saw one woman with a cane doing it, pretty impressed!
The lake was really clear and super clean looking, next time I am going to swim! We arrived around 2:00 PM on a Tuesday in August and the parking lot was mostly full.

Did a fun little video of it and tried to give perspective on what the trail was like: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlcRnWeErBU&t=2s

Posted: September 4, 2020 12:07:49 PM PST

Joshua Schierling from Chilliwack writes:

Beautiful lake - Intermediate...ish challange. couple of scrambles and sure there's a bit of an incline.
what could have been a nice trip was marred by the sheer volume of people, peppered with the sounds of speakers and inconsiderate trail goers.

its a nice hike, the people killed the vibe.

Go early, go Late, or go on weekdays, or don't bother the trip from Vancouver. IMO

Posted: August 17, 2020 09:15:22 PM PST

Cara Fox from Vancouver writes:

I did this hike on Sunday, Sept 22. Hiked to Lindeman and then Flora lakes as a daytrip. My car was broken into, window smashed, everything stolen. The only things I had visible in the car were a raincoat and sweatshirt. Lindeman lake was pretty but I won't be doing this hike again as I hear breakins are very common.

Posted: September 30, 2019 10:32:34 PM PST

sam from vancouver writes:

Beautiful, but please - leave the drones and speakers at home - why come all the way out here to ruin the peace for everyone else? Enjoy your music at home or in the local park - and enjoy the peace of the mountains, forests and lakes.

Posted: August 8, 2019 10:56:49 PM PST

Jay from Vancouver writes:

July 2019 - Everything you need to know about this Hike/Camp! Hope it's helpful...

Expect it to take a minimum of 45 minutes up and 30 minutes down to do this hike. It will take more time if you take breaks or move at a slow pace, but it's really just a couple of short intense uphill bursts and will be over before you know it.

The lake area is unbelievably beautiful, especially when you consider how easy it is to access. This of course means it's VERY busy on weekends. Lots of kids, lots of dogs, lots of instagram photo shoots etc. I would either try and go a bit earlier in the morning or later in the afternoon if doing a day hike. The 11am-3pm period is insane. On a nice day, the parking lot is usually full by 10am at the latest, there is road parking but best to come earlier or later.

Camping overnight here is a fantastic option. That said, it can still be a very popular camping spot so get there early in the day to secure a good spot. There is a pit toilet, bear cache and 6 camping pads. Additionally there are plenty of pretty good spots to pitch a tent, so don't worry, you'll find something. You do need to purchase a backcountry camping permit online before you go, rangers do check. Just google it and you'll find out how. A bit of garbage around from careless campers and daytrippers so please pack out everything to help keep the space beautiful and bear free.

Finally, there are lots of reports of break-ins in the parking lot, we saw one smashed window. Leave nothing in your car of value, your best to leave nothing at all that could seem even remotely tempting. Again, use common sense and you'll be fine.

Posted: July 14, 2019 10:52:45 PM PST

Dave from Abbotsford writes:

Absolutely amazing little hike. I did this on Sept. 7 and loved it. I got to the lake in just under 40 minutes but didn’t stop for photos on the way up. The “intermediate” rating here certainly shouldn’t discourage anyone. Yes, there are some rocks to climb over and there’s one fairly steep section but, other than that, it’s like a nice walk in the woods. [Note: Found a pair of white sunglasses with “Grad 2016” if somebody lost them.]

Posted: September 8, 2018 11:42:18 AM PST

Jamie from Vancouver writes:

The hike is not too difficult, took us 45 minutes to get to the lake (maybe something to consider if you are driving 2 hours to get here from Vancouver). There are some spots where you are climbing over large rocks.

Posted: September 3, 2018 10:11:46 AM PST

colin from Langley writes:

There are 6 tent sites at each of these hike in lakes. If you want to camp here overnight, you need a BC parks backcountry permit at $5/head. https://discovercamping.ca/backcountry
You will need to register your vehicle licence plate for each overnight stay so be warned that you could otherwise be ticketed. there is no toilet at most of these lakes so please bring a small shovel to bury your business or pack it out so your friends can enjoy.

Posted: August 14, 2018 12:10:08 PM PST

Ashley from Langley writes:

Lindeman is an annual hike for me, as it's fairly easy with an awesome payout! The entire trail is clear of snow and well maintained. The lake seemed extra green and vibrant this year compared to past years.

We completed the hike just to Lindeman about a week ago. Just over a year ago we decided to attempt the hike from Lindeman to Greendrop and, for how difficult and long the hike is, it is not worth it. Lindeman is the nicest lake out of Greendrop, Flora, and Lindeman. If you've seen Lindeman, don't bother with the other two!

Posted: June 24, 2018 12:35:02 AM PST

Dan from White Rock writes:

We did this hike on May 26/2018.Difficulty scale in my opinion would be a 7 out of 10,as the first part of the hike is a steady ascent to get to the lake and if you continue on to the next lake(Greendrop) there are about 5 boulder fields to crawl over.
An update on some of these comments on here about roadside parking etc.There is now a 2 tiered parking lot with one outhouse before you begin.On this day the lot was almost full at 10 in the morning,with a 5 minute wait for the washroom.A popular spot,but as you begin your hike,the groups quickly spread out it seems and it doesnt seem as populated.
Saying all that,the shorter hike up to Lindeman is well worth it.The lake and surrounding area is beautiful,the climb to get there will give you some good exercise and if you choose there are 3 or 4 camping pads for your tent for overnight.The next part of the hike to Greendrop is fairly lengthy and the lake is not near as nice,or as accessible.
I would recommend hiking boots or shoes,lots of water,and bearspray as I have been told of bear and cougar sightings in the area.Remember,this is their backyard!

Posted: June 6, 2018 01:43:27 PM PST

Bryant Maddocks from Surrey, BC writes:

Hiked up to Lindeman Lake on 20/5/2018.

Great little up hill hike. Lasts for about 30-40 minutes winding uphill next to the river coming off the lake. Wide path for passing and stopping and taking it all in. Hiked up with my girlfriend, dog and two fishing rods.

Would recommend hiking boots over runners, especially coming down lots of rocky sections.

Will come back and do the hike to Greendrop Lake as well.

Posted: May 21, 2018 08:13:18 AM PST

Kaiden Brown from Abbotsford writes:

My teacher took us on his hike as a a class and a little later I dragged my family along, I loved this hike but to all those who decide to take it on remember he beginning is a bit difficult but it pays off at the top!

Posted: April 27, 2018 05:44:04 PM PST

Sarah from Langley writes:

Should have picked a cooler day and left in the morning, but we went up this afternoon in 35 degree heat. Probably would have loved the hike and made it the whole way if it weren't for the terrible horse and black flies landing on/biting us. Bringing bug spray for sure next time! Ended up swimming at Cultus instead.

Posted: August 2, 2017 06:27:12 PM PST

Mary from Surrey BC writes:

Driving to this location seemed like a never ending road.

Did this hike today (July 14 2017). Arrived at 9AM and the parking lot was quite empty. There are warning signs of high theft area so make sure all your valuables are with you or at least not in view inside your car.

Highly recommend wearing grip shoes/proper hiking shoes as the dirt is loose in most areas and quite slippery. Lots of people even using hiking/walking sticks. Once you get into the trail it turns into a rock area, where you have to climb over many. There's a part after that is quite steep to hike.

The view of the lake at the top was absolutely gorgeous. Don't try stepping on the bunch of logs you first see when you get up there.. they look sturdy but many give in with any amount of weight. However the infamous log in many pictures posted online is ok about halfway across seemed safe enough.

Getting to the far end of Lindeman lake to reach the single log with a small dog is difficult (probably easier for medium-large breeds) as theres many different sizes, shapes of rocks and holes between them where little ones often fall into.

Didn't see any bears but majority of dog owners letting their dogs off leash. Saw a few families with kids 10 and under but keep in mind it's rated as 'intermediate'

Posted: July 14, 2017 10:33:13 PM PST

Carrie from Vancouver writes:

Went up here Saturday, July 8th left Vancouver at noon and arrived at 2pm. The parking lots were full so we parked down the road with lots of other cars that did the same. By the description on this site we expected to hike to Lindeman Lake in an hour and then reach Greendrop Lake 30 minutes beyond Lindeman Lake. That wasn't the case. Turns out Greendrop lake is almost 5km away from Lindeman and it was over an hour trek with not just one boulder field but 8. The description here was quite misleading.

It was a large lake but with very little water access so it was hard to take photos or selfies or do much of anything. Lindeman Lake was much more exciting with the inviting waters and large boulders on all sides of the lake where you could sit and eat and enjoy the view and maybe go for a swim in the ice-cold waters.

Posted: July 9, 2017 03:03:54 AM PST

Chris from Vancouver writes:

We planned a 3 day trip, with 2 nights at Greendrop Lake.

Lindeman Lake is wonderful -- a steep climb with one easy log bridge. Great stop for a snack.

We followed the trail out to Greendrop. There were 8 rock fields of varying difficulty, the ones nearer to Lindeman are exposed to the morning sun, and the ones closer to Greendrop are in the afternoon sun. Another log bridge closer to Greendrop - with a rickety handrail that doesn't go completely across.

Greendrop is a pretty lake too, but doesn't have the easy water access that Lindeman has. It does have a waterfall high on the west side, 4 tent pads, a good bear cache, and a pit toilet. And raccoons that are pretty clever and very interested in what people might have in their tents and backpacks. Did not see any bears.

The walk out was good, but we found the window smashed on the van. Suspect it was broken into on Wednesday, July 7th as the window was not broken on another vehicle that had just been there over Thursday night.

Posted: July 8, 2017 11:47:44 AM PST

Jen from Vancouver writes:

WARNING: Be aware of potential car break ins. We camped overnight on Tuesday, June 27th and found our car window (and the windows of three other cars) smashed this morning. We noticed that several cars parked along Chilliwack Lake Rd (quite a distance away from the Lindeman Lake parking lot and each other) also had their windows smashed.

Otherwise, the hike had a lot of incline, but it was super short. As others mentioned, some people left garbage by the lake. The lake was nice but might not be worth the drive for some people.

Posted: June 28, 2017 11:43:07 PM PST

Hilary from New Westminster writes:

I've hiked this trail a few times and carried on up to Greendrop. Lindeman is beautiful and well worth it, but be aware it's super busy. Around 3pm today the parking lot was full with cars spilling out down the road. The real reason I'm posting here is that we camped at Greendrop last night and had a bear in our campsite at 3am. We'd put all our food in the bear caches, and even cooked far away from our site, but the bear still smelled food residue on our packs. My friend's pack got pulled away from our tent, and I saw the bear poke it's face under our tarp. I yelled at it and scared it away, and I heard it tried to get inside someone else's tent. BE BEAR AWARE. Be safe! Don't leave garbage or food lying around. Pack out what you pack in. Don't make it dangerous for other campers and for the bears. Hike with bear spray (bear bells don't do anything).

Posted: June 17, 2017 08:20:25 PM PST

Colleen from Vancouver writes:

Decided to do an overnight camping trip and chose this trail as it wasn't too long and promised great views. It delivered on both. I'd compare it's difficulty to the Grouse Grind. We arrived at Lindeman Lake about an hour or so of hiking and found it vacant (Friday Afternoon), but there was A LOT of garbage. A few hours later and there was about 20 - 25 more campers so it was a few too many for the single latrine toilet and fairly small camping area. We chose to leave the next morning after a disrupted sleep from several drunk campers. On the way down we were passed by at least 50 hikers (Saturday morning) so this is definitely a well worn trail that is probably best visited during the week. I don't know if I would camp there again, and would probably be more inclined to trek further to Green Drop or Flora for a little more privacy, and hopefully less trash.

Posted: June 3, 2017 06:11:29 PM PST

andrea from abbotsford writes:

love this trial - great for kids 6+ not a long hike, it takes much longer to get there..
BEAUTIFUL finish.. it's sad though that people think that graffiti on the big rock is "pretty" disappointing to see that adults do this.

Posted: May 22, 2017 08:55:51 AM PST

Jonathan Mathew Bucyk from Surrey writes:

Did an over night trip there last night. Got there, great hike, lake is more gorgeous than you can imagine. If you have the drive to climb the scree on the other side, the view above the site is unbelievable. We had a fantastic day and got rained out over night so we left in the morning. Overall 10/10 hike and an incredible lake to visit. Will always recommend.

Posted: April 26, 2017 07:40:05 PM PST

Silvia from Burnaby writes:

Hiked to Lindeman at a very slow pace with someone inexperienced while she was wearing runners. It took us 45 mins to reach Lindeman. Tons of garbage left behind; dogwaste tied to branches, coffee cups thrown all over. Trail is fairly easy, however gets more challenging in some areas. My friend had some difficulty hiking up and down, due to no grip on her footwear. When we got to the lake, there was a sudden drop in temperature. We could instantly feel the cold coming off the lake. A very small part of the trail had hard packed snow (ice). Ground around lake was frozen. The lake was fairly dark however there was a very small area of it that offered us that vibrant turquoise colour that Lindeman is known for. On our way down, we saw some people dressed in tiny, yoga shorts, heading to the lake. We were concerned for their wellbeing. Hopefully they had warm clothes in their very skinny backpack. When going at a good speed this trail offers an excellent workout.

Posted: April 17, 2017 03:24:59 PM PST

Terry from Chilliwack writes:

Excellent hike to Lindeman. If you carry on to Green Drop be prepared to traverse serval rock slides. The rocks are huge and there is no trail across them so be cautious. We hiked in Sept. The water level in Green Drop was way down which left a lot of the shoreline exposed and not too nice to look at

Posted: September 21, 2016 02:56:37 PM PST

Vanessa from Burnaby writes:

My boyfriend and I did this hike yesterday, and it quickly became our favourite hike to date. The trail is really interesting and we really enjoyed the rocky section in the first half. Even though it was raining when we got to the lake the trail was completely covered and dry. We started at 3:30pm and were back at the car by 6pm, spending a while at the top.

Warning: It is quite dusty in the steep section and there is a part where there is little to hold on to - we saw two people wipe out while we were heading up and then I did the same on the way down. My boyfriend had better grip on his shoes and was fine just being careful.

The lake itself was gorgeous and definitely worth the climb. It was too cold to swim but nice to dip your toes in.

Posted: August 29, 2016 10:13:05 AM PST

Canuck Jay from Delta writes:

Wanted to post my concern for the litterbugs that strewn their empty beer cans and garbage on the beachfront at Lindeman lake. Also saw a fire ring nearby the area where fire is currently prohibited! Come on people - if you can't respect the beauty of nature then stay home and live in your own filth. Let's also do our part and pick up and pack out any garbage you may run into. This place is beautiful so let's keep it that way :-)

Posted: August 27, 2016 11:20:01 PM PST

Sarah from Abbotsford writes:

This was a fun hike for my friend and I to do, though we were definitely expecting more of a challenge (and hoping for more of one). We found it to be a pretty easy hike. The lake is absolutely gorgeous, though breathtakingly cold. I wouldn't recommend going here with the intention of a nice swimming day at the lake, regardless of how hot it is outside. Definitely worth the trip up to see the beautiful lake, though! Lots of bugs - bring spray!

Posted: August 23, 2016 01:24:50 PM PST

Kari from Abbotsford writes:

Hi! Taking my 12 yr old daughter on her first overnight hike next weekend - do we just hike up to Lindeman and hope to find a camping spot? Is it quite busy? TIA!

Posted: August 23, 2016 12:16:52 PM PST

Michelle from Langley writes:

Amazing hike I do every year with my family and our dog. It takes us an hour and a half to make it to the main point of the lake and the same time back, so a loop of 3 hours. A few challenging up hill areas and gets a bit tiring but totally worth it for the gorgeous view of the lake. Many people do jump in an swim but the waters fairly cold.

Posted: August 15, 2016 09:13:28 PM PST

Myra from Langley writes:

Hike this every year and every year I get the same wow moment. A good workout and what better way to end it than to see such marvelous creation. Another thing I love about this hike is the trail itself. It looks like your in the middle of nowhere....but the trail is marked so you won't get lost.

Posted: June 25, 2016 02:12:21 PM PST

Alison from Yarrow writes:

Lindeman is a beautiful little hike. Offers a good challenge as it climbs, and so breakthtakingly beautiful when you get to the lake . Have always wanted to go on to green drop, so today we did it. Not worth the hike. Climbing over boulders for at least half of the 2 hour recommened time to reach the lake. Views not so spectaculiar once there- more private yes. I will give it that.

Posted: May 25, 2016 12:46:16 AM PST

Jayhawk from Delta, B.C. writes:

Arrived around 9:00 am to a 1/4 full parking lot on a beautiful sunny warm brisk morning. Start of trail easy and clear then immediately you start to climb on a steep grade with a few switchbacks, elevation gain about 700 ft in less than 1/2 km. The rest of hike to Lindeman lake is pleasant with creek beside you to keep company and help cool off. Arrived at lake in about 40 minutes- really beautiful cobalt blue colour welcomes you to take a dip - a bit too cold that early for my liking. Camping sites were almost full, continued following trail along beach front and headed to Greendrop Lake.

The next 4kms needs your full attention. Crossed about 6-7 boulder fields all ranging in different sizes, just follow markings (flags & ribbons) and boot paths along boulders and you'll be fine. I did notice a few hikers that lost the trail and were wondering further up the boulder fields and looking a bit scared and flustered. This section of hike to Greendrop is not for novices or kids unless you have proper hiking shoes - very easy to turn ankle especially on a wet day. Arrived at Greendrop in about 2hrs . Was all the hard work and sweat worth it?... For me, not really. Sure it's more secluded and less crowded then Lindeman so it would be great to backpack and set up camp, but as a dayhike -not worth the effort. There is very little beach area to stretch out and chill unless you care to venture on, but we were too tired so we just ate lunch and headed back. Last but not least, remember to pay close attention to flags and ribbons on the way back because it's easy to get lost....

Posted: May 15, 2016 12:23:02 PM PST

Brian from Langley writes:

Does anyone know if you're allowed to make campfires at Lindeman Lake?

Posted: May 13, 2016 07:54:58 PM PST

Tyler from Langley writes:

Just got back from Greendrop lake. Took about 30mins to get to Lindeman Lake. Be careful going up and down as it is very very icy. Further along, heading towards Greendrop lake there was snow the entire way. I mostly followed the trail left by other hikers. The snow wasn't bad because it was hardpack but stay on the footpath or you'll sink into the deeper snow. Markers seemed to be plentiful and visible the entire way, with the exception of a few spots where you have to stop look for a marker or where the tracks pick back up. The hike to Greendrop past Lindeman is a beautiful one. GDL is completely frozen over but I resisted the temptation to walk on it. All in all, great day. It took me a total of 3 hrs and 15 mins from the road to GD and back.

Posted: January 15, 2016 08:45:55 PM PST

Andrew from Langley writes:

This is a great little hike. I have done it in summer and winter and it was solid both times. Can easily be competed in 2 hours and the lake is really beautiful, although it is also really cold.

Posted: January 15, 2016 07:45:45 PM PST

Samantha from Maple Ridge writes:

Perfect little private lake to visit. Not too long not too short, took us about 40 mins up and 30 down. I brought my chihuahua who loved every minute of it.
Would definitely recommend doing, although it is such a beautiful place I wouldn't mind going up there to camp either.

Posted: September 10, 2015 01:28:14 AM PST

David from Vancouver writes:

Loved this hike, took our Yorkshire terrier with us and he loved every minute of it. It's tough in places and sturdy footwear is recommended but I saw all types of people walking the trail. The lake is a great reward for a lovely hike. Next time I will bring a tent for the (I would guess at) 10x10 camping platforms. The pup made short work of this trail and was fine over the log bridge and boulder sections. Take a camera

Posted: September 7, 2015 11:05:26 AM PST

Clair from Surrey writes:

Aug 22, 2015, ~40min to top and ~30 down.
Intermediate level with steep incline and some fun boulder climbing in between.
Beautiful lake and surrounding mountains. Absolutely worth the hike.

Appears to be SUPER BUSY on weekends. Go early if you prefer some privacy or hike a little further towards the other side of the lake. Parking lot was full and spilled out to the road side by about 1:30pm when we made our way back down.

Saw a lot of dogs (big and little) up at the top and their owners said they had no problem navigating the trail so depends on your pooch's athletic ability, I suppose.

Posted: August 24, 2015 12:32:44 PM PST

Elle from Vancouver writes:

Anyone know what the dimensions are for the platforms by the lake?
I want to know if an 8ftx8ft tent would fit or if that would be too large!

Posted: August 10, 2015 08:50:37 PM PST

crossover from Vancouver writes:

Challenging trail for beginners. There are steep sections with slippery/lose rocks. Sturdy shoes with good grip are highly recommended.

The lake is beautiful and a perfect spot to take a break. The water was too cold for swimming but it's great for cooling down our feet. We had lunch at the sandy beach area and headed back to the parking lot afterwards. Overall this is a very enjoyable hike.

Posted: August 4, 2015 03:50:34 PM PST

Anna from Vancouver writes:

We are looking to camp at Greendrop lake for 1 night. Just wondering how busy it is likely to be, and whether there is any shade near that site. Any other tips for camping there?

Posted: August 1, 2015 10:12:23 AM PST

Imelda from Maple Ridge writes:

I went to Lindeman Lake first week of July. the trail was great and beautiful. The lake is gorgeous! After the Lindeman the trail become much worse with big boulders rocks, I feel like a mountain goat :-). Even categorize as dog friendly, I do not think it is. My big 98 pounds German Sheppard dog had problems walk through that rocks, steep incline & narrow trails, not to mention has to cross the half log bridge. As much as I want to bring my dog, but if I want to go again, I will do it without my dog.

Posted: July 14, 2015 11:08:54 AM PST

Riasat from Vancouver writes:

Mini Grouse Grind!
The lake is nice to camp.

Posted: July 4, 2015 01:33:48 AM PST

Terri from Chilliwack writes:

To Esther of Surrey - it is a great hike for kids, however it is somewhat steep for the inexperienced. We did it today with 4-6 year olds, and they needed a little help on some of the sections. Otherwise, fantastic!

Posted: July 1, 2015 10:06:28 PM PST

Esther from Surrey writes:

Is this a good hike for kids aged 6-9?

Posted: June 25, 2015 01:38:00 PM PST

Lauren from Surrey writes:

My friend and I took 45 mins hiking up the mountain and 30 mins heading down. It has a few steep parts but it was pretty manageable. The lake is definitely worth it :) It's absolutely breathtaking, especially on a sunny day. It is also dog friendly and family friendly. Just make sure you're extra careful when you're heading back down!

Posted: June 22, 2015 05:20:39 PM PST

Britt from Abbotsford writes:

It was very steep at times but well worth the view of the lake.

Posted: June 20, 2015 01:07:17 PM PST

Yang from Maple Ridge writes:

Hi, I am planning to do this hike and want to bring my German shepherd. I just wondering if there anyone can give me info regarding the log bridge? is that okay for dog to go through? I do not want my dog to fall on the creek/river below. Thank you, Yang

Posted: June 15, 2015 03:01:37 PM PST

P from Surrey writes:

I highly recommend visiting this place. The hike was not what I thought it would be-but I was able to do it! The hike had moments where it felt like I was doing the Grouse Grind all over again, but that part of the hike doesn't last long, maybe 15-20 minutes? It was steep in some areas, and you would have to be very careful when you hike down as you could slip from loose debris. The best part of the hike was seeing the big rock, because that let's you know that you are almost there! It was such an amazing moment when we finally got to see the lake. The water is absolutely breathtaking, but extremely cold (we hiked in August 2014). You could spend hours there just being blown away by this natural beauty.

Posted: December 12, 2014 01:02:02 AM PST

Jane from China writes:

Stunning falls view, yellow, red, green leaves with crystal clear blue water.I went with my 7ys old son on Oct 4. Sunny and warm. Can't believe this short trail can lead to such nice view. no tiredness. Strongly recommend go on fall time. You will regret if you not go at fall.

Posted: October 7, 2014 10:12:50 PM PST

Rosie from Chilliwack writes:

Hiked today, Sept 20th, with my hubby and 2 teen daughters. Great hike will do it again!
Good footwear, lots a water a must and warm clothing cause it can get cold.
I am not the athletic type and have a knee that gives me trouble. We made it to Lindeman in 45 min and had a snack. We continued on along the lake. We made it back to our snacking area in an hour and 15 min. My knee got tired from climbing over rocks, but I did it. It took us 45 min to climb down. Again, I was cautious with my knee. I was pretty proud that I did it...one step at a time and at a pace that my knee could do. I highly recommend this adventure!!!!
Today there were orange markers to follow. It would be great if someone went in and replaced the missing or broken ones!

Posted: September 20, 2014 09:55:41 PM PST

cedartree from surrey writes:

Mitsy the bridge isnt too high. It is just crossing over a creek/stream. If she is very scared don't take her. BUT if you still want to just remind her "do one thing a day that scares you"

Its a quick nice hike.

Posted: August 31, 2014 06:52:23 PM PST

Mitsy from Vancouver writes:

I have a question.
I like to take my mom who is VERY VERY afraid of height, but I read that there is a bridge where we have to across the creak. My question is how high it is and how long it is. Is there any other options to talk through the part?

Posted: August 16, 2014 06:11:24 PM PST

JR from Langley writes:

WOW! What a beautiful lake and a perfect hike! Trail was great even after two days of heavy rain.

Posted: July 25, 2014 03:54:52 PM PST

Taylor from Vancouver writes:

We did this hike on Saturday Oct. 12. Definitely worth the long drive down Chilliwack Lake Rd. for the opportunity to see some old growth Cedar and Pine trees, not to mention the beautiful lake!

The 3 of us in our party (ages 61, 30 and 19) made it to Lindeman lake in just under an hour. Was a great easy hike with a few steep rocky sections. Dad (aged 61) considered it to be more of an easy/intermediate trail due to some steep sections.

Overall a gorgeous little hike, perfect for a cool autumn afternoon.

Posted: October 19, 2013 11:29:58 PM PST

Vita & Mike from North Vancouver writes:

Great hike. Like a mini Grouse grind but way easier.
The lake is beautiful and the trail is moderately difficult.
It's a long drive from Vancouver but well worth it.

Posted: August 26, 2013 07:59:35 PM PST

Iris from Vancouver writes:

Hiked to Lindeman Lake on July 24, 2013. Trail is in great condition. Took me an hour to reach the south end of the lake. Breathtaking view! My friends and I continued a bit, crossing the boulders and log bridges but the trail was getting tough so we turned back.

Perfect trail for beginner/intermediate hiker.

Posted: July 26, 2013 09:53:08 AM PST

Joy from Langley writes:

The beautiful red and orange colors are beginning to show on the maple trees that grow in abundance on the mountain slopes around Lindeman Lake. We hiked up on Sept. 30th.
Another hiker mentioned that they encountered a bear on their return from Greendrop to Lindeman. (the same couple said they got lost three times between the two lakes on their return as it it not well marked at all).
We spotted a bear on the road back to Chilliwack. Be aware!

Posted: September 30, 2012 08:19:39 PM PST

Charlene from Abbotsford writes:

Just hiked to Lindeman today (Sept 22, 2012) What an amazing day I had and the fall colors are so vivid... I was in awe the entire hike around the lake. First time there but would definitely go back!

Posted: September 22, 2012 10:06:32 PM PST

T from Surrey writes:

I just did this trail over the long weekend. Nice view in the end but be prepared for a lot of uphill rock climbing. Bring lots of water and wear proper clothing. It can get really cold. So rewarding when you make it to the top!

Posted: September 4, 2012 01:48:02 PM PST

Going tomorrow........ from Abbotsford writes:

Yes...me and our rest of gang planne dot be there tomorrow.lets see what will be the action.see you again....

Posted: August 24, 2012 01:00:26 PM PST

Grewal from Surrey writes:

Planning to hike 1 july. As per nmy topo calculation elevation gain is fairly 700. Seems like worth for such a nice place. Will post back soon with exp.

Posted: June 26, 2012 10:03:07 PM PST

Richard from Burnby writes:

Hiked to Lindeman on June 6th. Weather conditions were ok, just light rain up to the lake. Pretty steep going but only a relatively short hike, around an hour.

Attempted to carry onto Greendrop as it says on this site its only around 30min past the north end of Lindeman. We had a dog with us and trying to get across the boulder fields with her was almost impossible in the weather, I would not recommend taking a dog further than Lindeman unless the weather is better. We carried on for almost an hour, the lake is high right now so the usual path to Greendrop was flooded and we encountered a number of people coming back who informed us that it would be around another 2hr at least to reach the lake, moving across more boulder fields and some snow. We turned back an set up camp on the wooden platforms at the south end of Lindeman. Great night.

Posted: June 6, 2012 04:57:04 PM PST

Mike from Coquitlam writes:

Very enjoyable hike. I've done it 3 times(once continuing on to Greendrop Lake). Lindeman is a beautiful lake. Greendrop itself wasn't as nice in my opinion, but the challenging hike from Lindeman to Greendrop was very cool. The boulder fields are tough, I recommend proper footwear(you'll need the ankle support!) I'd say from Lindeman on to Greendrop is about another 60-90 minutes, depending on conditions and choice of pace. I don't think I'd hike all the way to Greendrop again, now that I've seen it once, but Lindeman is a hike that I'll continue to enjoy at least once each hiking season.

Posted: June 3, 2012 03:08:11 AM PST

Gina Malloway from Chilliwack writes:

I have done the Lindeman Lake hike on Sunday May 27, 2012. AMAZING!! I was sweating but once you get to the lake , gosh is it well worth it =) Beautiful scenery all the way up and the water is such awesome shades of blues and greens. I didn't think I was going to make due to being so out of shape but a little encouragement can go along way. I planon going back after a few smaller hikes to prep myself.

Posted: May 28, 2012 10:27:23 AM PST

JZ from Coquitlam writes:

Went to Linderman and Greendrop lake on May 19 over the long weekend. Fantastic hike with changing condition that made it interesting at every turn.

Took about 4hrs to hike to Greendrop and 3 hrs to come back(carried equipment to camp overnight). Snow encountered probably around half way mark to Greendrop but was able to walk through with hiking shoes, not boots.

The lake was nice, but the trails leading up to Greendrop were even better.

Posted: May 24, 2012 12:40:52 PM PST

Benny from Burnaby writes:

I found when I was at Green Drop that Lindeman lake was alot nicer then Green Drop. My opinion anyway.

Posted: May 22, 2012 11:21:30 AM PST

Mark from Burnaby writes:

Hiked Lindeman on May 16 and it was great! Wished the sun would come out though. Attempted to get to Greendrop but there's quite a bit of snow still up there. Made it 15 minutes past the sign post to Flora Lake. I've never been to Greendrop before so I wasn't too sure how much farther we had to go, the markers got a bit scattered, there was a river randomly running beneath the snow, sink holes and just alot of messy snow. So we turned back. Looking back at the map now we were ohh so very close to Greendrop, but the conditions weren't great to continue on. However there were footprints in the snow from other people that looked like they were able to trek on to Greendrop, but again the footprints were scattered around everywhere and hard to follow a direct path. Bear sightings in the area just past Lindeman lake so be vigilant and make noise along the trails.

Posted: May 16, 2012 08:03:09 PM PST

Carrie and Tammy from Chilliwack writes:

Hiked the trail on April 27, 2012. Was a beautiful hike and lots of beautiful sights on the way. Made it to the lake in about 50 minutes and met up with a camping group from a local high school. It was awesome to see them with their camp set up for the weekend and hope they had a great time...weather was supposed to stay nice :). On our way down met another group on their way up to camp and hope they had a great weekend too. Would definitely hike the trail again and recommend it to others. There are a few slippery rocks and logs to climb over or around. The lake is beautiful and clear and worth the hike for sure.

Posted: April 28, 2012 10:53:26 AM PST

Angie from Chilliwack writes:

Just curious, my 9 yr old son will be doing this hike tomorrow with his class. It has been raining hard since last night and promises to rain through til the hike and throughout. Should I be concerned about safety, mud, flooding and the like?

Posted: September 22, 2011 09:07:27 AM PST

john lunan from Richmond writes:

Hiked up to Lindeman Lake today.Nice hike some parts step but well worth it once you get to Lake.Great pictures taken and some video`s.Trail was marked very good.If you want to see B.C. at its best you have to hike this trail.Will be doing an over night trip in the near future.Gods country.

Posted: September 3, 2011 09:06:38 PM PST

Nicole from Abbotsford writes:

I went to Lindeman Lake last weekend and we climbed up this path that leads to a hudge moutain that I guess you have to climb over to see the lake but we didn't do that because we didn't wanna get hurt. But we did go down the road to Chilliwack Lake and it was preety but the water is way too cold. If you had a boat and went out there it would be nice for that reason but I don't think it would be good for swimming. You can also camp at Chilliwack Lake which is nice but as for Lindeman Lake you have to climb over a mouatin which is not a very safe idea!!

Posted: August 31, 2011 11:52:09 AM PST

Rick from Abbotsford writes:

I hiked this Aug 20- beautiful
40 minutes
Q- some web sites say it is 350 meters ascent
While others say 650 meters
I sure would appreciate a accurate description
???

Posted: August 21, 2011 08:16:10 PM PST

Rick from Abbotsford writes:

I hiked this Aug 20- beautiful
40 minutes
Q- some web sites say it is 350 meters ascent
While others say 650 meters
I sure would appreciate a accurate description
???

Posted: August 21, 2011 08:14:53 PM PST

Linda from Surrey writes:

Six of us hiked this trail on Aug.10 and it was in excellent condition. We continued to the north end of the lake looking for the beach, but it seems it went the way of Atlantis (underwater). We were planning to continue on to Greendrop, but ran into a couple of hikers who had just done the journey and said it was muddy and difficult. Their obvious disappointment helped us make the decision to be satisfied with what we had already done, so we turned around. I loved this hike -- it was worth every minute of the long drive out there.

Posted: August 17, 2011 03:14:06 PM PST

Matthew from Vancouver writes:

Five of us did this trail on Saturday July 23. The trail is in great condition and the scenery is beautiful. It took us about 30-40 minutes one way.

I dove off a rock into the water and can attest to how cold it is! I'd suggest bringing a wet suit if you plan on staying in the water for an extended amount of time.

I hear there is great fishing but we didn't have much luck on this front. A local had advised that best fishing is late August.

Posted: July 26, 2011 03:11:13 PM PST

Marianne from Chilliwack writes:

Did this hike on July 08, 2011. We tried to make it to Greendrop Lake but 10 mins from the lake the trail was under too much water. You also had to pick and choose your trail and climb over alot more rocks then normal cause alot of the original trail was also flooded. It was a beautiful hike none the less. The trail to Lindeman Lake was fine.

Posted: July 11, 2011 12:46:08 PM PST

shaun from vancouver writes:

what is the best way to scare bears?

Posted: July 3, 2011 11:59:42 AM PST

James from Cloverdale writes:

Did this hike last weekend. Made it about an hour past the beginning of lindeman lake towards greendrop but hit too much snow to continue

Posted: June 24, 2011 04:25:58 PM PST

CK from Langley writes:

We did this hike last weekend (May 14).
The hike to Lindeman Lake was great, but shortly past Lindeman the snow started. It was very slippery and we did not make it all the way to Greendrop lake. It was just too slippery.

Still a great hike, Lindeman Lake is so beautiful!

Posted: May 22, 2011 09:56:07 PM PST

Liz from Abbotsford writes:

Hiked this on April 21 2011 (today)

Gorgeous hike with many surprises. I had hiked teapot and mount thom earlier this week, and was not entirely prepared for the amount of difficulty. There were some spots that did not look like trail and some gnarly spots between rocks. There is no cell reception so bring a buddy thats for sure. I wouldnt recommend bringing pets.

Fairly snowy at the top and was slippery coming down. Worth the hike thats for sure.

Posted: April 21, 2011 01:45:12 PM PST

Miranda Cowan from Hope writes:

We hiked here right before Thanksgiving this year (2010). The lake was beautiful and the vine maples all around were coloured red. We continued on to Greendrop Lake which took a few hours. Lots of scree to hike over and it was wet and slippery when we were up there. The reward is another pretty lake, although it seemed like someone had been partying there, lots of garbage. Lindeman was nice and clean. The trails were easy to follow and it was a great little hike.

Posted: November 12, 2010 08:37:46 PM PST

Darren from Abbotsford writes:

We did the hike on July 11, 2010. It was a great day. 4 of us in our party - 8 and 9 year old boys, my wife and I. It is a great length of hike (maybe an hour in) with the great reward of Lindeman lake at the end of the hike. It is a pretty solid incline all the way to the lake, but a very clean and well marked trail. Beautiful river alongside the majority of the hike. The lake is a mountain lake, and very cold, we could only stand to put our feet into it for a few minutes at most, but boy did it cool our water bottles quickly!

Posted: July 12, 2010 10:48:04 AM PST

Carla from Richmond writes:

Did the hike June 6th 2010. Hike was great, variety of sites. majority of incline is after the bridge but once you make it up to Lindeman Lake, makes the climb well worth it.

Posted: June 7, 2010 12:20:02 PM PST

Brian from Delta writes:

Did this hike May 2, 2010. Trail was in great shape. To get out there is quite the drive, however.

Posted: May 4, 2010 12:29:27 AM PST

Cheryl from Maple Ridge writes:

My 12 year old son and I attempted to do this hike April 11, 2010 and there was simply too much snow to safely complete the hike and we turned back 1/2 way. We were wearing hiking boots and going up was not so bad but it was truly dangerous on the way down. It was gorgeous to see the icicles and snow though.

It looks like a great hike and we will definitely be back in another month or so to try again.

Posted: April 21, 2010 01:25:41 PM PST

Desiree Uriarte from Richmond writes:

So amazing! The lake took my breath away! So serene, makes you want to just sit there by the shore..
The trail is great too, my 8-month old baby loved the trees!
It is now my favorite place in BC!

Posted: September 26, 2009 01:19:16 PM PST

Tamie from Vancouver writes:

We did this hike April 26, 2009. Nice, easy hike, beautiful green lake.

We started out late in the day, so we never made it to Green drop, but we were told by another hiker that he was knee deep in snow.

Posted: May 25, 2009 09:40:37 AM PST

sara from surrey writes:

Nice hike, still quite a bit of snow and ice up there which made for a slippery traverse, but a good hike nonetheless. Nice place to camp, but no campfires aloud.

Posted: April 13, 2009 09:40:05 PM PST

aidan from abbotsford writes:

i want to go with my dog but i am afraid he will slip of the log bridge

Posted: April 4, 2009 06:53:44 PM PST

Mike Richardson from Abbotsford writes:

I took my son to the lake last summer for his first overnight hike. He loved it, what a great trail to take a youngster on for there fist hike.

Posted: December 16, 2008 09:32:14 PM PST

Patrick from Vancouver writes:

Awesome hike! The lake was gorgeous! If you hike in about 20 minutes past the main campsite, there are many other secluded sites that weren't busy at all during the august long weekend. The place was one of my favorites sites in BC. However, my car was broken into sometime over the 3 days we were there, so be careful!

Posted: September 4, 2008 03:21:13 PM PST

Linda from Burnaby writes:

This trail is a nice one, not too long and the lake is beautiful. The colour of the water is amazing and you can sit and stare at it for hours.

Posted: June 30, 2008 08:00:04 AM PST