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Difficulty
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Moderate
Elevation
This reflects the total elevation gained throughout this route as measured by the GPS file. This includes all ascents and descents, and is higher than what is quoted in most route guides, which simply measure the distance between the starting-point and high-point of the route.
448 m
Distance
This reflects the return distance of this route as measured by the GPS file.
9.2 km
Duration
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3-4h
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Cypress Lake Trail

Cypress Lake Trail
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The Cypress Lake Trail is a 5.7mi out-and-back that passes through the dense forests near Coquitlam and ends at a beautiful lake. This trail is slightly less-travelled than some of the other trails in the area, making it the perfect option if you are looking for a bit of solitude in the forest. Make sure to bring your camera to take some photos of the reflective surface of the lake if the weather is calm enough.

Route Description for Cypress Lake Trail

The Cypress Lake Trail is a less-travelled hike near Coquitlam that follows along a number of trail segments, including The Wall and Lungbuster trails, before making its way around the base of Cypress Mountain to reach Cypress Lake. Here, hikers will have beautiful views of a picturesque lake that has a reflective surface during calm weather, causing it to create a mirror image of the surrounding forest landscape.

While the trail isn’t particularly difficult, it is rated as hard due to some technical portions of the trail that include loose rock, roots, mud, small rock falls, and a tricky crossing over Noons Creek on the return route. Hikers who would like to avoid this crossing can return along the exact trail they used to reach the lake  by turning left at the trail junction where the Dentist Trail meets the Sidewinder. Make sure to utilize a trail map or GPS to stay on the correct route.

Getting to the Cypress Lake Trail Trailhead

To reach the Cypress Lake trailhead from Coquitlam, drive west on Guildford Way, making a right on Johnson Street and following it for 0.7mi. Turn left onto David Avenue, continuing on for 1.1mi before turning right onto Forest Park Way. After 1969ft, make a right onto Maple Court and a quick left onto Maple Drive. The trailhead will be 1640ft ahead on the right side of the roundabout.

Route Information

  • When to do:

    March-November

  • Backcountry Campsites:

    No

  • Pets allowed:

    Yes

  • Family friendly:

    No

  • Route Signage:

    Poor

  • Crowd Levels:

    Moderate

  • Route Type:

    Out and back

Cypress Lake Trail Elevation Graph

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