This is an under rated trail. It is beautiful by many means. It goes through an old growth forest, a dramatic lake (really nice), and the views open up fairly soon after that. I still had 2Km to the peak and expect the views would have been greater.
There is 7.8Km of logging road to the trailhead. The logging road is drivable up to picture 10. There is a gate at the beginning of the logging road where is a sign that says the gate could be locked at any time. I parked before it. When I was about to start my trip, I met someone who said he had never seen this gate locked for years. It was open when I was back at 8pm. I chose to bike and walk the road as I was ready and didn't know the conditions. The logging should be drivable with most 2x car without much of problem. There are some loose surface sections especially after the second bridge but still should drivable with some determination. Reaching picture 10 will save you 5Km and 300m of elevation.
After I reached 1350m, I took it easy and decided not go further. The snow condition was getting worse which added to my decision. It was quite a warm day. I tempted to take a shortcut through a bowl but there was several sliding activities and the snow didn't look good. I believe this is where the summer route passes by. I think it would have been safe if I continued along the ridge. The map shows that there is an small area with some uncertainty of its topography and it could prove to be a harder option.
Snow started at 800m and snowshoeing at 900m. I luckily escaped a crack that was covered by some snow and collapsed under my weight. The crack was big like the one can connect our world with the underneath :) (see piccontinue reading »ture 36).
The trail is in good conditions in many places but there are some blown-down areas. The trail is reasonably marked before Beth lake but it gets better after that.
Roundtrip was about 22Km and took 9:45hours. It could have been shorter but I lingered around for a quite while. I also took sometime to repair my bike temporary.
I think I will be back too this trail again soon. « less
This is where I parked at the very beginning of the logging road. The gate is about 100m further.
Hello Ahmad,
Again, thanks for the quick reply. I didn't actually come across any bridges, but I hope to make another go at this weekend. Though, I think I'll bring along company that won't impose stringent time constraints.
at 12am May 30, 2010
Hi Pardeep,
I don't remember that there was heavy logging machinery that grabbed my attention but it sounds that you took the wrong turn on the second fork. After you cross the second bridge, you will walk along the powerlines for while but then you will go underneath them where the the second fork is about located. You will then cross the third and the last bridge soon after that. You can see the distance of the pictures from the beginning of the track. It normally takes 15 minutes for hiking on flat ground for every 1Km.
All the best,
Ahmad
at 5pm May 29, 2010
Hello Ahmad,
Well, I made my attempt at this hike today yet sadly I was denied success. First off your directions were spot on, thank you; what followed after the first gate is entirely my own doing.
I think I may have followed the wrong logging road to get to the trailhead. I was able to make it up past the gate which you had mentioned. I parked my car about 1.6 km after that, fearing damage to my vehicle.
Anyways, I followed the logging road up but at about 2 km from the very first gate there was a major fork in the road. My friend and I decided to go left. We passed by some heavy duty logging machinery (sound familiar?) and met another fork. We then went right because that trail seemed to be leading up. We followed that road up to a major clear cut area; at which point we had to turn back due to my friend's previous arrangements.
I don't own a gps or else I would follow your waypoints. Also, is it legally okay to be hiking in a watershed? I must meet the challenge of this hike, so I will make my next attempt in the coming two weeks.
at 2am May 25, 2010
I meant Golf Country course. I forgot to mention that at the T junction, there is a red building with name "Discover Furry Creek".
I am looking forward to reading your report. Cheers.
at 11pm May 24, 2010
Thank you for the expeditious reply Ahmad. I think I this is the hike to do for the upcoming weekend. I had plans to do it today, but with overcast clouds and a new trail, I opted to wait. I like to see all the views when it comes to new trails. Thanks again.
I am going to attempt different and esoteric trails so that I can provide some new reports too.
at 1am May 23, 2010
Hello Pardeep,
thanks a lot for your message. I am glad you find them useful.
Drive a long sea-to-sky Hwy. Pass Lions Bay and the turn off to Deeks Lake. Exit the Hwy when you reach Furry Creek exit. At the T junction, turn left heading north. Pass the Gold Country on the right as like you are merging back to the Hwy. The logging road is on the right at the very north of Furry Creek.
All the best!
at 11am May 22, 2010
Hello Ahmad. Firstly, I must thank you for your prolific trail reviews, they have been quite useful.
Secondly, I was wondering if you had a set of directions to get to the actual trailhead, or to the logging road you had mentioned.
at 6pm May 13, 2010
I expect it to be a well-worth project to do. We should do it perhaps this month or next.
at 7pm Apr 27, 2010
I have often wondered about this close-by destination. Good description of the access points, Ahmad. You will have to lead a hike there soon after the shoulder season.
Apr 25, 2010
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Again, thanks for the quick reply. I didn't actually come across any bridges, but I hope to make another go at this weekend. Though, I think I'll bring along company that won't impose stringent time constraints.
I don't remember that there was heavy logging machinery that grabbed my attention but it sounds that you took the wrong turn on the second fork. After you cross the second bridge, you will walk along the powerlines for while but then you will go underneath them where the the second fork is about located. You will then cross the third and the last bridge soon after that. You can see the distance of the pictures from the beginning of the track. It normally takes 15 minutes for hiking on flat ground for every 1Km.
All the best,
Ahmad
Well, I made my attempt at this hike today yet sadly I was denied success. First off your directions were spot on, thank you; what followed after the first gate is entirely my own doing.
I think I may have followed the wrong logging road to get to the trailhead. I was able to make it up past the gate which you had mentioned. I parked my car about 1.6 km after that, fearing damage to my vehicle.
Anyways, I followed the logging road up but at about 2 km from the very first gate there was a major fork in the road. My friend and I decided to go left. We passed by some heavy duty logging machinery (sound familiar?) and met another fork. We then went right because that trail seemed to be leading up. We followed that road up to a major clear cut area; at which point we had to turn back due to my friend's previous arrangements.
I don't own a gps or else I would follow your waypoints. Also, is it legally okay to be hiking in a watershed? I must meet the challenge of this hike, so I will make my next attempt in the coming two weeks.
I am looking forward to reading your report. Cheers.
I am going to attempt different and esoteric trails so that I can provide some new reports too.
thanks a lot for your message. I am glad you find them useful.
Drive a long sea-to-sky Hwy. Pass Lions Bay and the turn off to Deeks Lake. Exit the Hwy when you reach Furry Creek exit. At the T junction, turn left heading north. Pass the Gold Country on the right as like you are merging back to the Hwy. The logging road is on the right at the very north of Furry Creek.
All the best!
Secondly, I was wondering if you had a set of directions to get to the actual trailhead, or to the logging road you had mentioned.