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Anderson Lake Trail

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Canada

British Columbia

Cowichan Valley F

Anderson Lake Trail

Moderate

hikers

Anderson Lake Trail

02:11

8.18km

90m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

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Carmanah Walbran Provincial Park

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27 m

Anderson Lake Trailhead

Highlight • Rest Area

Anderson Lake Trailhead has parking on either side of the bridge that crosses Walbran Creek. There are restrooms, maps, and a camping area. The road to get there, though, is …

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1.14 km

Anderson Lake Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Anderson Lake Trail can be well-maintained at times, but can also quickly become overgrown due to its lush, fast-growing environment. Watch your footing for tree roots, and be ready to …

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4.09 km

Anderson Lake is a remote alpine lake completely surrounded by thick forest. The lake water is cold, but some hikers still plunge in. There's a small gravel beach where some folks fly-fish for kokanee salmon and cutthroat trout.

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8.18 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.90 km

2.26 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.65 km

2.26 km

256 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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Monday 25 May

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