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Replace all instances of '4.5-hour journey' with '5 to 6.5-hour journey' and '4.5 hours' with '5 to 6.5 hours'. Keep '8 km' and '1020 m' as-is. Specifically:
Your journey to Deeks Lake begins at the Porteau Cove parking lot, where you'll join the famous Howe Sound Crest Trail for this demanding 8-kilometer adventure. The trail immediately establishes its serious character with steady climbing through dense coastal forest, gaining 1020 meters of elevation over the course of your ascent. This isn't a casual stroll – the "Hard" difficulty rating reflects sustained steep sections that will test your endurance and require proper pacing throughout the 5 to 6.5-hour journey.
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The start of the trails at the deeks lake in British Columbia can be accessed from the parking lot located on the east side of the lake.
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