A moderate hike to a big view, with water along the way. Expect about 290 m of climbing; most people take 2.5 hours.
Moderate · 6 km round trip · +290 m climb · 2.5 hours · Dogs: check local rules
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Metro Vancouver · ~50 min from downtown
Figures approximate. The suggested start helps you finish in daylight. Check Metro Vancouver Regional Parks (Belcarra) before you go.
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| Region | Metro Vancouver |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Season | Best March to November |
| Trailhead | White Pine Beach, Belcarra |
| Parking & transit | Little or no transit; plan to drive. |
| Permits & passes | Check the land manager's page for current fees and passes. |
| Dogs | Check local rules |
| Kid-friendly | Better for older, fit kids or adults |
| Highlights | Lakes & water, Views, Forest |
| Crowds | Not rated yet |
| Managed by | Metro Vancouver Regional Parks (Belcarra) |
Steep switchbacks; the full Diez Vistas traverse is a much longer (about 6 h) commitment, so turn back at the first viewpoint. Sugar Mountain Trail is equestrian.
Numbers are approximate. Check Metro Vancouver Regional Parks (Belcarra) for closures and the AdventureSmart trip plan and Ten Essentials before you go. Tell someone your plan.
About 6 km (round trip) with roughly 290 m of elevation gain. Most people take 2.5 hours. Figures are approximate; check Metro Vancouver Regional Parks (Belcarra) before you go.
Rules vary or change here. Check the land manager before bringing a dog.
Check the land manager's page for current fees and passes.
Not easily. Plan to drive or carpool.
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Hike Vancouver. "Buntzen Ridge (Pipeline Pass)." Updated October 24, 2026. https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/buntzen-ridge/
From White Pine Beach in Belcarra park, find the signed Buntzen Ridge Trail at the northeast end of the vehicle loop. It crosses a powerline and switchbacks steeply through tall second growth to meet Sugar Mountain Trail; go left up to Pipeline Pass where it meets Diez Vistas Trail. Optional: climb about 150 m more to the first Diez Vistas bluff over Sasamat Lake, Bedwell Bay and Indian Arm. Return on Sugar Mountain Trail to the White Pine road, then walk the Sasamat lakeshore and floating walkway back.
Trailhead location from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors). Dogs, transit, fees and closures change; check the official page.
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