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Whyte Lake from the south

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Distance
2.83 mi
Elevation gain
568 ft
Technical difficulty
Moderate
Elevation loss
568 ft
Max elevation
955 ft
TrailRank 
54
Min elevation
364 ft
Trail type
Loop
Time
one hour 31 minutes
Coordinates
421
Uploaded
August 2, 2015
Recorded
August 2015
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near Caulfeild, British Columbia (Canada)

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Photo ofWhyte Lake from the south Photo ofWhyte Lake from the south Photo ofWhyte Lake from the south

Itinerary description

It is tricky now to find the start point since the Sea-to-Sky highway "upgrade" prior to the 2010 Olympics. The trail now has to wind under the highway at the beginning. Take Exit 4 (Headland/Woodgreen) off the Upper Levels Highway (Route 1) and then get on Westport Road heading west and north (from an intersection just immediately north of the highway overpass. Follow Westport Road until in dives back under the highway and then take the next immediate right where there may be a small sign for Whyte Lake trail just before a barely larger parking area big enough for perhaps 15 cars: diagonal parking on the left, parallel on the right.

The trail starts as a wide flat road surface, and after about a half kilometre jogs right into the woods between two large concrete water tanks. From there it is a root-filled narrow trail that requires some careful watching of the footing and some large steps over various obstacles. The trail is mostly in the shade under an older cedar and fir canopy.

Waypoints

PictographCar park Altitude 394 ft
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Start Point

Parking for maybe about 15 cars.

PictographIntersection Altitude 373 ft
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Trail bears to the Right

After passing under the highway and pass the first of two large water tanks, bear right.

PictographIntersection Altitude 531 ft
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Trail bears again into the Woods

Finally into the woods onto a narrower forest trail.

PictographTree Altitude 563 ft
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The Log

It seems you'll have to climb over this great big fir log, but you can go around it to a nice cut-out.

PictographInformation point Altitude 671 ft
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Interpretive Sign

Time to learn about the forest.

PictographIntersection Altitude 765 ft
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Bear left

The trail divides here.

PictographPicnic Altitude 761 ft
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Stop for a Seat above the Stream

PictographIntersection Altitude 935 ft
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Almost there, Bear Right down to the Lake

or head straight and down to the west

PictographLake Altitude 913 ft
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Whyte Lake

A great swimming spot with a boardwalk and pier just under the water. At least soak your feet from the bench provided.

PictographPhoto Altitude 857 ft
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Beautiful Tree Stump in the Sun

PictographBridge Altitude 778 ft
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Bridge and Boardwalk

PictographRisk Altitude 758 ft
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General Trail Conditions

There is some boardwalk and a few bridges, but 90% of the trail is rough with roots and stones sticking up and out. The trail is easy to follow, but you will certainly be looking at your feet to keep from tripping.

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