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TRAIL REPORT: CHEAKAMUS LAKE, WHISTLER MAY 22 2013

  • 2013-05-22 21:11:19

    Just did another great early season hike at Cheakamus Lake, Whistler. This is a favorite of mine for spring and fall - really easy trail and very beautiful. This is a great one for hiking or biking. There is no snow anywhere to Singing Creek (7km from the parking lot) but some fallen trees which are a pain if you have your bike. Otherwise just as good as ever. The road is a little rough if you have a tiny car.. higher clearance (2WD) is better.

    I went on a rainy day but the trees are so huge you don't really get too wet.

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    This is the beautiful Cheakamus river..

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