An easy loop along the water, mostly through forest. Little climbing, so it suits a slow morning or an evening walk. Most people take 60 minutes. Busy on weekends, so go early.
Easy · 2.5–3 km loop · +10–40 m climb · 60 minutes · Dogs: on leash
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Metro Vancouver · ~45 min from downtown
Figures approximate. The suggested start helps you finish in daylight. Check Metro Vancouver Regional Parks (Belcarra Regional Park) before you go.
From the Woodhaven Gate lot, loop counter-clockwise around Woodhaven Swamp to a viewing platform, then follow Springboard Trail and a service road to the hikers' trail down to Bedwell Bay Rd. Cross, follow Windermere Creek up to the Sasamat Outdoor Centre road, then circle Sasamat Lake on the lakeshore trail and floating walkway past White Pine Beach before returning uphill.
Extended option: A longer variant runs about 7 km round trip, roughly 3 hours. Confirm the route on the official map before you commit.
Watch for: Sasamat Lake is very crowded on sunny summer weekends; go off-season for quiet. Stairs on the descent.
Best season: all year
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| Region | Metro Vancouver |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Season | Year-round |
| Trailhead | White Pine Beach, Belcarra Regional Park |
| Parking & transit | Little or no transit; plan to drive. |
| Permits & passes | None. Lots fill early in summer. |
| Dogs | On leash |
| Kid-friendly | Yes, with supervision |
| Highlights | Lakes & water, Forest |
| Crowds | Busy, especially weekends |
| Managed by | Metro Vancouver Regional Parks (Belcarra Regional Park) |
Lakeside trail with a floating boardwalk. Very busy on summer days.
Numbers are approximate. Check Metro Vancouver Regional Parks (Belcarra Regional Park) for closures and the AdventureSmart trip plan and Ten Essentials before you go. Tell someone your plan.
About 2.5–3 km (loop) with roughly 10–40 m of elevation gain. Most people take 60 minutes. Figures are approximate; check Metro Vancouver Regional Parks (Belcarra Regional Park) before you go.
Yes, on leash.
None. Lots fill early in summer.
Not easily. Plan to drive or carpool.
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Hike Vancouver. "Sasamat Lake loop." Updated October 24, 2026. https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/sasamat-lake/
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