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Trail description
The route to Mystery Lake covers 5 kilometers with 250 meters of elevation gain. Web sources report varying completion times: some indicate as little as 30-60 minutes, while others suggest around 1 hour 7 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes depending on pace and terrain conditions. The difficulty is rated easy, which makes it a solid choice for families, newer hikers, or anyone looking for a quality outing without a brutal climb. That said, "easy" in the Coast Mountains still means rocky sections, rooted terrain, and surfaces that get slippery fast when wet — so footwear with real grip matters.
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Everything you need to know before you goStarting Point
The start of the trails at the mystery lake in British Columbia can be accessed by driving east on Highway 3 from Princeton, BC. The trailhead is located approximately 26 km from Princeton.
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- Hiking shoes Essential
- → Salomon Elixir Tour Mid WP · 203.38 $
- Layered clothing Essential
- Rain jacket Essential
- Trekking poles
- → Black Diamond Trail Ergo Cork · 69.99 $
- Headlamp
- → Petzl Actik Core 625 · 103.95 $
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