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Hiking in Deeks Lake: trails, map and practical info

Vancouver Coast Mountains • British Columbia

Earn 1020 m of elevation gain on this 8 km hard trail through the Vancouver Coast Mountains near the Sea-to-Sky Highway. Reach a pristine alpine lake in 4.5 hours — a genuine mountain destination accessible as a challenging day hike.

16 km
Distance
6h30
Duration
1,030 m
Elevation
Difficulty
Hard
Max altitude
1,219 m
Recommended for :
Experienced hikers

Ready to explore Deeks Lake? Here's everything you need to know before you go!

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Trail description

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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Ready to go?

Everything you need to know before you go

Where?

Address
Deeks Lake, British Columbia, Canada
GPS coordinates
49.5155681, -123.2090646
Phone
Not available

Starting Point

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.

When?

Opening hours
From sunrise to sunset
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What to bring?

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General hiking tips, to adapt to your outing.
Gear
Download the PDF checklist
Water & food
Tip: bring water
Plan for at least 2 L per person on an outing of 2 hours or more.
For an outing of 4 hours or more, bring energy snacks.
Good to know
In an emergency
Emergency
911
GPS coordinates
49.5155681, -123.2090646

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FAQ - Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know
Deeks Lake is rated hard.
The elevation gain of Deeks Lake is 1,030 m.
The summit of Deeks Lake is at 1,219 m.
Allow about 6h30 for Deeks Lake (16 km).
The Deeks Lake trail takes approximately 4h30 to complete. This timeframe accounts for the 8 km distance and 1020 m elevation gain, so plan accordingly and ensure you start early enough to finish before sunset.
No, the Deeks Lake trail is rated as Hard difficulty and is not suitable for beginners. With 1020 m of elevation gain over 8 km, this hike requires good physical fitness and hiking experience.
The Deeks Lake trail is 8 km in total distance. Combined with the significant elevation gain of 1020 m, this makes it a challenging full-day hike that requires proper preparation.
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Update : November 2026