Gambier Lake [PDF]
General Trail Info
Name of the trail
Gambier Lake
Overview
If leaving from Vancouver, the hike begins with two nice ferry trips, to arrive in New Brighton. This is a 7km hike, with the firs 2kms along a gravel road.
Trail can be used for the following activities
Hiking,Biking,Snowshoeing
Directions to the trailhead
Leaving from Vancouver take the ferry to Langdale/Sunshine Coast. In Langdale board the ferry to Gambier Island (New Brighton). The Gambier Island ferry is for passengers only. No vehicles allowed, but bikes and dogs are welcome.
Once in New Brighton, follow the road to the trailhead. It is every left hand turn/fork in the road until the trailhead. The trail begins just before Mike's Bay. On the trail follow the green markers to Gambier Lake.
It is basically every right turn once you begin on the trail.
Once in New Brighton, follow the road to the trailhead. It is every left hand turn/fork in the road until the trailhead. The trail begins just before Mike's Bay. On the trail follow the green markers to Gambier Lake.
It is basically every right turn once you begin on the trail.
Detailed description of the trail
The trail follows an old logging road, as well as creekbeds.
It can be muddy as well as loose in places, but it is easily followed and non-technical.
There are not many switchbacks, so the trail is quite direct.
It can be muddy as well as loose in places, but it is easily followed and non-technical.
There are not many switchbacks, so the trail is quite direct.
Status screen
This trail has been contributed by Marc Boudreau
This trail has been viewed 1746 times so far.
The average rating was 7.
Location and Amenities
Location
Nearest city
Vancouver
Trail located in region
Gambier Island
Trail located in province
BC - British Columbia
Trail located in park
Not in Prov. Park
Amenities
Availability of amenities
| Location | Amenity |
| Trail | Firepit, Fresh water raw, Pit toilet, Camping (Back country), |
Statistics
Name of the section
Gambier Lake Trail
Total distance (km)
7
Completion time (h)
3.5
Elevation at start (m)
0
Maximum elevation (m)
475
Average grade (%)
Maximum grade (%)
This section is in a
Wilderness
This section has a
Linear One-Way
Conditions
Condititions @ Apr 13 2004
| Condition | Rating |
| Trail quality and condition | 4 |
| Road condition and accessbility | n/a |
| Vehicle parking | n/a |
Point of Interest
| Name | Description | Type | Owner | Waypoints |
| G.Lake | Gambier Lake | Waypoint | Marc Boudreau | 1 |
Sources of Information
| Title/URL | BC Car-Free |
| Author | Brian Grover |
| Publisher | Whiskey-Jack Communications |
| Year | 2001 |
| Edition | Volume 1 |
| Resource Type | Printed Book |