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Cheakamus Lake Guided Hike in British Columbia

Cheakamus Lake Guided Hike in British Columbia
Cheakamus Lake Guided Hike in British Columbia
Cheakamus Lake Guided Hike in British Columbia

Explore Cheakamus Lake with a certified guide on an open-group tour. The smooth, low-strain trail (10 km round trip, 100 m elevation) is perfect for families and beginners!

Group

1 Day

May - Oct

Low

All levels


Highlights

  • Hike a smooth, family-friendly trail to Cheakamus Lake in British Columbia.
  • Enjoy backcountry beauty without the strain: 10 km round-trip, smooth 100 m elevation gain.
  • Pass granite outcrops, towering cedars, and Douglas firs beside a wild river with hidden beaches.

Description

Join us for a guided hike to Cheakamus Lake, an incredibly scenic turquoise lake. The trail is smooth and kid-friendly, making it a solid choice for families or anyone looking for an easier day out.

Along the way, you will pass granite outcrops, towering cedars and Douglas fir, and scenic forest corridors beside a wild river with hidden beaches.

The trail is also lined with huckleberry bushes and blooming wildflowers - at the end of the route, you will arrive at a stunning turquoise lake framed by graceful mountain ridges.

This area is known for its rich biodiversity and offers one of the best chances in the region to spot wildlife, including the occasional black bear, especially near huckleberry patches.

With just 10 km round-trip and 100 metres of elevation gain, this experience offers all the beauty of the backcountry without the strain. Children ages eight and up are welcome, and younger children may be accommodated on private tours.Come explore with us. Book your guided hike today.

Come explore Cheakamus Lake in beatutiful British Columbia with us. Book your guided hike today.

Price includes

  • Guiding fee

Price details

  • Transportation is not included in this tour, so you will need your own vehicle to reach the meeting point.
  • The last section to the trailhead is along a rough fire service road, so a vehicle with good ground clearance is recommended.
  • If you do not have access to a car, you may want to rent one through a provider such as Turo or Av

Meeting point

Cheakamus Lake parking area in Whistler. Morning departures are scheduled for 8:30 AM, - Afternoon tours begin at 1:30 PM.

Details

More info

While sightings are never guaranteed, our guides will brief you on bear safety before the hike and ensure you are prepared for the trail.


Equipment you will need to bring

We recommend bringing the following:

  • An 18–30 litre daypack
  • Comfortable hiking boots or trail shoes
  • A weatherproof shell jacket with a hood
  • 1 to 1.5 litres of water
  • Lunch and snacks, ideally 1000–3000 calories
  • Sunglasses, a hat, sunscreen, and insect repellent
  • Light gloves, long pants, an extra layer, and spare socks
  • A camera, flashlight or headlamp, personal essentials or medication, and a whistle

Hiking poles can also be helpful on uneven sections of the trail.


About the guide

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Mountain Skills

5.0

(4)

Guide Agency

Since 1991 we have been specialists in the mountain disciplines of Backcountry Skiing, Rock climbing, Ice Climbing, Mountaineering, Hiking, Mountain Safety and Mountain Adventures. We are proud of our good reputation and of the true expertise we provide.

Languages

French | English

Certificates

ACMG | IFMGA


What people are saying about Mountain Skills

Jennifer

Phil was an excellent climbing guide. He was safe, professional, and fun!

Adela

From start to finish of the climb Phil was super professional and friendly, made me feel really at ease despite my nerves on the day and explained every aspect of the climb in great detail. He assessed my capabilities and chose the route that was right for me and the most exciting, which was also very appreciated and took some great photos ;) I could not recommend spending a day with Phil more!

Winston

We got assigned Madison Bailey to be our guide up the multi pitch (star chek). Communication was easy and planning what to bring was simple. My girlfriend and came from Boston and flew into Vancouver, spent a few days in Squamish, and then spent a few more days in Vancouver city. We scheduled our multi pitch with Madison B on the first full day of our trip and it was great. He was on time and his personality was great. He did the lead climb first bringing up two ropes so he could belay my gf and I as we followed on lead after. We were able to climb at the same time (a few body lengths apart) and at no time did we feel unsafe. We were able to climb the multi pitch rather quickly without much fuss with rope management. What was even nicer was his recommendations for the rest of our time in Squamish. He was able to recommend good hikes and attractions for the other two days we spent in Squamish making our trip memorable and epic!

Doron

I have a full day of intro to sports climbing and mukty pitch with *Dane* . The day exceeded my expectations! Dane in a terrific guide, very professional and has a lot of patience to explain things over and over. In addition Dane planned a custom made day to meet my knowledge and skills which allowd me to me my goals. I gained a lot of knowledge and had a great experience on my first multi pitch! Thanks a lot Dane!!


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