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Loggers Lake Trail
- One of the easier lakes to access by
walking a short distance. But, be aware, the distance to the lake
may be short but the steep climb to the lake is not easy. The trail
is a steep climb hiking over mainly loose rocks following a deactivated
road, now hiking and mountain biking trail, for 350 metres.
Logger's Lake, considered a watershed, is a small lake surrounded
by trees and rock formations located in the Whistler
Interpretive Forest. There is a trail on one side of the lake
that follows the shores to a floating wooden dock. The lake seems
so secluded, yet it is not far from the gravel road. probably a
big reason why the lake is popular for swimming, fishing and picnicking.
Mountain bikers can continue pass Logger's Lake following
the gravel trail for 6 Km. The trail finishes off as a loop trail
and circles back to the main road. Mountain Bikers will be glad
to hear that the Logger's Lake Trail also connects to some of the
other biking trails in the Whistler Interpretive Forest like the
Ridge Trail and the Riverside Trail. Some of the other area trails
around Loggers Lake include the Crater Rim Trail, the Lava lookout,
the Riparian, Amabilis Fir Spacing trails, Columnar and the Talus
Slopes Trail.
Fishing in the lake comes courtesy of the local fishing
associations. On a regular basis the local fishing groups keep the
lake stocked with rainbow trout. The lake is a popular destination
for anglers with a belly-boat and some time to kill.
Loggers Lake is a geological wonder. The lake rests
in a volcanic cone that burst through the earths crust 10,000 years
ago. The columnar basalt formations on the slopes above the lake
are a result of the lava cooling. A sight worth relaxing with.
Lake Access - From Hwy 99 turn onto
the Cheakamus Lake Road. From here travel another 2.2 Km to the
Loggers Lake pull out parking lot. It is easily identified by the
large wooden billboard sign with a Logger's Lake Area Trail map
posted on it. A small blue Riverside Trail sign is nailed to the
billboard. .
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