A moderate hike along the water, mostly through forest. Most people take 4.5 hours.
Moderate · 11 km round trip · climb not listed · 4.5 hours · Dogs: check local rules
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Fraser Valley · ~145 min from downtown
Figures approximate. The suggested start helps you finish in daylight. Check BC Parks (Cultus Lake) before you go.
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| Region | Fraser Valley |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Season | most of the year |
| Trailhead | Cultus Lake Provincial Park |
| 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, Forest |
| Crowds | Not rated yet |
| Managed by | BC Parks (Cultus Lake) |
Shared horse trail. Busy campground area in summer.
Numbers are approximate. Check BC Parks (Cultus Lake) for closures and the AdventureSmart trip plan and Ten Essentials before you go. Tell someone your plan.
About 11 km (round trip) with roughly not listed of elevation gain. Most people take 4.5 hours. Figures are approximate; check BC Parks (Cultus Lake) 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.
See also: Lake hikes · Hikes for January · Hikes for February · Hikes for March · Hikes for April · Hikes for May · Hikes for June · Hikes for July · Hikes for August · Hikes for September · Hikes for October · Hikes for November · Hikes for December · Fraser Valley hikes · Guides
Hike Vancouver. "Cultus Lake Trails." Updated October 24, 2026. https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/cultus-lake-trails/
From the Jade Bay area at Cultus Lake Provincial Park, cross the highway into the campground and take Seven Sisters Trail from near site 7 through forest to the grove of big Douglas-firs (a staircase loop circles them). Continue toward Clear Creek, climb a wider connector to the Horse Trail, then follow trails and Road 918 to a bluff overlooking the lake before descending back.
Trailhead location from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors). Dogs, transit, fees and closures change; check the official page.
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