6.1km
Total Distance
994m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

From Highway 99 near Porteau Cove, the north end of the Howe Sound Crest Trail climbs an old logging road and then a forest path to Deeks Lake below Deeks Peak. About 7 km one way with over 1,000 m of climbing. This is bear country: make noise on the trail and carry bear spray.

Route Map

Along the trail

  1. 1
    Trailblazer Lookout · 3.7km
    Viewpoint
Parking
327m from the start
Path grade (SAC)
T1
Surface
natural ground
Marked route
Howe Sound Crest Trail

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Difficulty

4/5 · Difficult
  • Experience with long mountain hikes