ClubTread Community > Regional Hiking Discussion > British Columbia - Mainland Hiking > The hike to Widgeon Lake User Tag List: Reply. The trail itself is mostly flat and easy, and leads to a small, but scenic waterfall. Widgeon Falls & Lake Unspecified trail in Williams Landing, British Columbia (Canada). The Peak Copyright © trailpeak.com & trailpeak.ca 2020. A few of my friends are not as used to hiking as I am so I'm wondering if anyone here has more information on the difficulty of the hike or the length of time it may take to complete it. moments. If you prepared and up to it, the landing area at Widgeon Creek is the start of a trail to Widgeon Lake, a challenging hike of over five miles one way way up in the mountains. If you have your own canoe or kayak, lucky you, as you will not have to deal with the finicky Pitt Lake Canoe Adventures company that is the only option for rental canoes in the area. For the more intense, the trail here begins to get narrower and steeper, and you must pay close attention to the flags in many places. After about 40 minutes of casual hiking, we found the sign for Widgeon Lake, just before Widgeon Falls, that led to the more onerous portion of our journey. The Widgeon Falls hike makes for a fun outing, as you have to find a way across the Pitt River to reach the trailhead. There are about ten designated sites. Widgeon Lake is a water feature in Ontario and has an elevation of 383 metres. This is a lightly travelled route, so be prepared. I’ve travelled to the lake after renting a canoe from this company twice now, and each time we experienced issues. I’ve completed countless hikes in my lifetime — this one is, by far, the most legendary trek I’ve ever embarked on. I've never done this trail before and most reviews of the area are for the easier widgeon falls hike. river-canoe hike. In sum, either bring your own form of water transportation, or expect to pay $85 for your canoe and to waste a bit of time dealing with the sluggish rental operation. V5A 1S6, Widgeon Lake: the pinnacle of hiking in the Lower Mainland. There is a wilderness route beyond the main trail that becomes part of the Boise Valley route that is very seldom travelled, and difficult to follow. Widgeon lake overnight hike. Being that there is much to explore once you arrive at Widgeon Lake, and the intensity of the hike, I would recommend this as a minimum one-nighter, if not at least to give the legs a re-charge for … Widgeon Lake Trail is a 9 km green singletrack trail located near Coquitlam British Columbia. Widgeon Creek (not shown on the online map): Widgeon Slough and Widgeon Valley are accessible by canoe. Paddling time is approximately 2hrs to reach the Widgeon Creek camp site. Rainbow Trout fingerlings were stocked into the lake in 2015. From here, around 8 km of hiking slowly built from easy to moderate to difficult, before we arrived at what I would define as an extraordinarily difficult final kilometre that requires advanced hiking abilities to complete. The hike itself isn’t too difficult, making this a fun, full-day outing for families. There were many, many 'are we there yet?' I’ve got such a nice and precious book. The hike portion is mostly flat and easy-going, taking about 2.5 hours, return. In fact the Widgeon Bowl trail is a very good option to hike up to the Widgeon/Burke summit after people rolling their boats to widgeon campground and set up their camps there. There a… Type: out-and-back. Please be prepared for a long day: 10-11 hrs (8 hrs hiking + 2 hrs paddling total). In sum, either bring your own form of water transportation, or expect to pay $85 for your canoe and to waste a bit of time dealing with the sluggish rental operation. First of all, they have no online presence, accept only cash, and don’t always adhere to their posted business hours. While I could go on about all of the awesome sights you’ll see on your way to the lake, I don’t want to give away the whole hike! Did 2 nights, and camped one night at Widgeon falls, and the next night at Widgeon Lake. Arrival at Widgeon Lake. 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Keep in mind, the fact that I was willing to spend $85 on a one-day canoe rental. Last did this hike almost a year ago, when snow was still on the trail at higher elevation. Nomad. Follow directions to Pitt Lake (Widgeon Creek hike directions) and take canoe to the Widgeon Slough and the group campsite therein. Widgeon Falls Trail Stats. If you camp at the Widgeon Creek Campsite, you can hike beyond the falls and up towards Widgeon Lake. Larger carryover trout begin to show in the following years. I don’t mean to hate on Widgeon Falls, as it is a very nice destination for those seeking a short paddle and an easier stroll, but the lake is really the crown jewel of hiking in the Lower Mainland. We arrived to the canoe rental hut at Pitt Lake Boat Launch just after 9am. The hike also features a few different waterfalls, stands of old growth, and plenty of wild berries this time of year. The portage trail starts just west of the creek inflow, and it’s a tough one: over 500 m long with several uphill sections for a total elevation gain of 40 m. Tweet LinkBack: Thread Tools: post #1 of Old 09-24-2014, 11:06 PM Thread Starter. Pitt Lake is located about 1.25 hours from Vancouver. Widgeon Lake from Mapcarta, the free map. Once we paddling to the Widgeon Creek campground, we pulled the boat up onto the shore and took a quick breather before starting the easy trek to Widgeon Falls. It is about an hour's paddle from the parking lot - a lovely one at that, amongst quiet waterways with creeklets and countless birds (the area is a wildlife sanctuary). I don’t mean to hate on Widgeon Falls, as it is a very nice destination for those seeking a short paddle and an easier stroll, but the lake is really the crown jewel of hiking in the Lower Mainland. Only a tiny sliver of humanity has ever accessed the glory of Widgeon Lake without the aid of a helicopter or float plane, so you’ll also be joining an exclusive club if you complete the journey. I followed the main creek downhill for a short while, and luckily came across a more obvious portion of the main trail. Before embarking on the 16.7 km hike portion of the journey, hikers must traverse approximately 2.5 km of the Pitt River and its calm side channels. There are two different modes of travel required to complete this hike (not taking into account one alternative route that requires exponentially more time and effort to complete). A few groups had to do this and seemed displeased by the result. Though I noted above that the canoe rental company was a factor in our time constraints, the actual length and arduousness of the hike are the main determinants of this. Widgeon Lake Hoveringham, Nottinghamshire, England. This canoe and hike combo takes you from Pitt Lake in Pitt Meadows to Widgeon Falls, a glacial waterfall that’s only accessible to the public by water. Widgeon Lake is a 16.9 kilometer lightly trafficked out and back trail located near Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, camping, and backpacking and is best used from June until October. Difficulty: Easy Type: Out-and-back Time: 3.5-5 hours Distance: 15km (9km paddle, 6km hike, round trip) Elevation Gain: 85m Season: year-round. Nestled within Pinecone Burke Provincial park, Widgeon Lake is a glorious gem that makes Widgeon Falls feel like a backyard creek. For many, this second waterfall will be plenty - especially as a day trip for those who need to get back across Pitt Lake same day. 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