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Lost Lake Trail
- A very popular adventure destination
close to Whistler Village accessible by xc country skiers, mountain
bikers, hikers, joggers, roller bladders and sun worshippers. The
popularity of the trail is understandable since the trail system
is so well maintained and is really easy to access.
The area of Lost Lake draws allot of
attention in the winter seasons, mainly as a xc country skiing trail
system created for all levels of ability. The 30 Km (18.4 mi.) Lost
lake Loop Trail explores around the lake and is one of the easier
routes. Some of the other xc country ski trails include Les' Leap,
Vimy Ridge, Tin Pants, Hydro Hill and Poler's Road.
In the summer the trail takes on a
different personality and is better known for the large sandy beach,
picnic areas, grass fields and the doggie beach. In the summer the
paved and gravel trail in Lost Lake Park is heavily used by hikers,
mountain bikers, joggers, roller bladders and dog walkers.
On the north side of the Lost Lake are the main swimming and picnicking
areas with a beach and a doggie park. The sandy beach and grass
fields are usually busy on a sunny day spotted with frisbees, sunbathers
and umbrellas. The beachfront is sectioned off for swimming with
a dock floating not far from shore.
The hiking and biking trails are spotted, here and there, with
interpretive signs about the local flora and fauna. The trail system
is often used as a transportation link for walkers, skiers and bikers
because it connects to the Valley Trail
. Which is the main trail in Whistler connecting one end of the
community to the other.
Lost Lake Park has washrooms, picnic shelter, picnic tables and
an automated concession stand.
Park Access - The parking lot
is small at the lake and is mostly for drop off only. The best way
to access the park is to walk, bike or take a cab from Whistler
Village so parking will not be an issue. Some people park in the
two large free parking lots in Whistler Village and from there roller
blade, jog or bike to Lost Lake Park.
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