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British Columbia

Electoral Area A

West Lake & Blue Gentian Lake loop

Hiking trails & Routes

British Columbia

Electoral Area A

West Lake & Blue Gentian Lake loop

Moderate

3

hikers

West Lake & Blue Gentian Lake loop

02:13

7.02km

190m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 25, 2026

Tips

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Cypress Provincial Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

1.12 km

First Lake Picnic Area

Highlight • Lake

First Lake is a peaceful mountain lake surrounded by forest and steeped in skiing history. The restored lodge, built here in 1926 as one of the North Shore's first commercial ski camps, still overlooks the lake. There are picnic benches here so it's a great place to stop.

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2

2.52 km

West Lake

Highlight • Lake

Located within Cypress Provincial Park, West Lake offers a scenic subalpine setting that warrants visiting throughout the year. During the warmer months, short, forested hiking trails lead you to the shoreline, providing a peaceful retreat away from the park's busier main lookouts. In winter, the area transforms into a snowy hub accessible via the Cypress Nordic cross-country ski network, making it a versatile year-round destination.

Tip by

3

3.11 km

Blue Gentian Lake

Highlight • Lake

Blue Gentian Lake is a year-round destination. The north end of the lake provides some nice views of the area and a picnic table to enjoy a break.

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B

7.02 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.81 km

2.39 km

1.26 km

570 m

Surfaces

3.95 km

2.39 km

570 m

122 m

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Highest point (940 m)

Lowest point (810 m)

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Wednesday 11 November

16°C

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80 %

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