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Difficulty
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Moderate
Elevation
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802 m
Distance
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16.3 km
Duration
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5-7h
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Confederation Lake Trail

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The trail to Confederation Lake is a 10.1mi out-and-back hiking route near Powell River, BC, that will take you from the edge of Inland Lake on a steady climb through the forest until you arrive at Confederation Lake. Along the trail, you will experience an amazing forest setting, pass by the gorgeous Stealth Falls, and have some partial views overlooking the Inland and Powell lakes. This is a great trail for both casual and experienced hikers that are looking for a longer but not overly difficult route near Powell River.

Route Description for Confederation Lake Trail

Although the Confederation Lake Trail features over 800 m of elevation gain, this is largely spread throughout the route along a steady incline with a few fairly steep sections. The trail sets out from the Inland Lake Campground at the picturesque shores of Inland Lake and initially follows a fairly flat section of trail through the forest. Eventually, the route will steepen a fair bit and continue uphill at a steady pace before you arrive at the breathtaking site of Stealth Falls. After taking in the views, continue your hike up a series of switchbacks through the scenic forest until the trail begins to level out and you arrive at the heavily wooded shores of Confederation lake. Take some time to explore the area around the lake before heading back downhill along the same route to return to the trailhead.

Getting to the Confederation Lake Trail Trailhead

To get to the trailhead for Confederation Lake from Powell River, drive north along Manson Avenue for 1.5mi and make a right turn on Cassiar Street. Turn left after 984ft onto Yukon Avenue, following it for 0.6mi, where you will turn right on Haslam Street. From here, continue on for 1.4mi and make a slight left. Follow the road for 2.2mi and turn right, where you will find the entrance to the Inland Lake Campground and the trailhead on the left in 1.0mi

Route Information

  • When to do:

    March-October

  • Backcountry Campsites:

    Inland Lake Campground

  • Pets allowed:

    Yes

  • Family friendly:

    Older Children only

  • Route Signage:

    Average

  • Crowd Levels:

    Low

  • Route Type:

    Out and back

Confederation Lake Trail Elevation Graph

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