Widgeon Lake Trail — Pinecone Burke Provincial Park

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British Columbia

Electoral Area A

Widgeon Lake Trail — Pinecone Burke Provincial Park

Hard

hikers

Widgeon Lake Trail — Pinecone Burke Provincial Park

06:13

18.7km

810m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: December 19, 2025

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Pinecone Burke Provincial Park

Waypoints

Start point

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47 m

Widgeon Creek Campsite

Highlight • Rest Area

The Widgeon Creek Campsite is a primitive, first-come, first-served campsite. The accommodations include an outhouse, picnic tables, several tent pads, and a beach.

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2.94 km

Widgeon Lake Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Widgeon Lake Trail is a backcountry route in Pinecone Burke Provincial Park that links paddling and hiking. Hikers can expect a rugged, less-maintained trail with roots, mud, and uneven footing. …

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8.78 km

Get your first view of Widgeon Lake from a break in the trees while ascending Widgeon Lake Trail. Water levels can change dramatically with rainfall and snowmelt, so this lake may look different each visit.

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9.27 km

Widgeon Lake Campsites

Highlight • Rest Area

The southern shore of Widgeon Lake features a handful of designated backcountry camp sites managed by BC Parks. These sites sit right on the water’s edge or just a short …

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18.7 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.47 km

9.20 km

Surfaces

17.5 km

1.14 km

Elevation