An easy loop along the water, mostly through forest. Little climbing, so it suits a slow morning or an evening walk. Most people take 1–1.5 hours. Usually quiet.
Easy · 4–4.5 km loop · +30–80 m climb · 1–1.5 hours · Dogs: check local rules
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Fraser Valley · ~140 min from downtown
Figures approximate. The suggested start helps you finish in daylight. Check BC Parks (Sasquatch Park) before you go.
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| Region | Fraser Valley |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Season | Spring to fall |
| Trailhead | Hicks Lake day-use area, Sasquatch Park |
| Parking & transit | Little or no transit; plan to drive. |
| Permits & passes | Check BC Parks for current day-use rules. |
| Dogs | Check local rules |
| Kid-friendly | Yes, with supervision |
| Highlights | Lakes & water, Forest |
| Crowds | Usually quiet |
| Managed by | BC Parks (Sasquatch Park) |
Gentle lakeshore loop in a quiet park. Bears are common; make noise and pack out food.
Numbers are approximate. Check BC Parks (Sasquatch Park) for closures and the AdventureSmart trip plan and Ten Essentials before you go. Tell someone your plan.
About 4–4.5 km (loop) with roughly 30–80 m of elevation gain. Most people take 1–1.5 hours. Figures are approximate; check BC Parks (Sasquatch Park) before you go.
Rules vary or change here. Check the land manager before bringing a dog.
Check BC Parks for current day-use rules.
Not easily. Plan to drive or carpool.
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Hike Vancouver. "Hicks Lake loop." Updated October 24, 2026. https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/hicks-lake/
Counter-clockwise loop of Hicks Lake in Sasquatch Provincial Park near Harrison. From the picnic area, follow the shore across the outlet dam and around the campground peninsula, then along the forested west shore past big cedar stumps to an old road at the lake's end (side road right climbs to a view of Seabird Island and the Fraser Valley, adding about 6 km and 160 m). Stop at Sandy Beach, then return on the old road along the east side.
Extended option: A longer variant runs about 6.5 km round trip, roughly 3 hours. Confirm the route on the official map before you commit.
Watch for: Side trip adds substantial distance and climbing. Provincial park; check for seasonal gate closures.
Best season: most of the year
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