For more info, please visit:
http://m.vancouvertrails.com/trails/sasamat-lake/ -

First hike of the Fall!
Let's do this, stay fit and get healthy. Breathe some fresh air of autumn into your lungs and get some last green on; before the leaves fall and colors change.

Let's all go to Ioco town and visit our friendly neighbours in Port Moody, Coquitlam. There is a beautiful regional park for us to discover, called Belcarra. A nice clean beach named White Pine and a wonderful easy trail to hike around the Sasamat Lake there. It is located near Buntzen Lake.

This is an easy flat trail hike and is dog friendly. Washroom facilities are also available. However, there is a minimal stair master challenge.

You can park just above White Pine Beach and start from just below the stairs by the main bathroom at this Park. If you follow the path around the perimeter and keep an eye out for the signs, it is nearly impossible to get lost on this trail.

Sasamat Lake

Region: Tri Cities
Difficulty: Easy
Time: 3 hours
Distance: 8km
Elevation: 100 meters
Season: year-round
Camping: No
Dog Friendly: Yes
Public Transit: Yes
Approx. 45 mins drive from Vancouver

Hikers looking for an easy, year-round accessible hike will find the trails around Sasamat Lake in Belcarra Park a great escape from the city. Located near Port Moody, Sasamat Lake has several facilities including walking trails, a beach area, swimming in the lake, a concession stand, and much more.

In the summer, Sasamat Lake can become very busy so it is advised to arrive early if you expect to find a parking spot near the lake. The trail wraps around the lake so you can choose what area you would like to begin your walk however, we will start from the White Pine Beach area by the concession stand. As you walk down the short hill towards the beach, the lake comes into full view giving a sense of the entire area and the distance around the lake. Go right towards the end of the beach area where the paved trail turns to gravel and heads into the forest. We will walk around the lake in a counterclockwise direction.

Driving Directions

Sasamat Lake is located in the Belcarra area, northwest of the town of Port Moody, BC. From Vancouver, drive to Hastings Street and head east continuing through Burnaby towards the Barnett Highway. Merge onto the Barnett and continue to the traffic lights at the end of the highway in Port Moody. Go left onto St. John's Street and drive for about a kilometer to Ioco Road. Turn left onto Ioco Road and drive to the 3rd traffic light where Ioco Road continues to the left at the light (do not drive straight up the hill). Turn left onto Ioco Road and continue driving along the road as it winds its way through a series of houses built along the shoreline. After driving for about 4km from the traffic light, turn right onto 1st Avenue and drive a short distance before veering to the left as the road turns into Bedwell Bay Road. Watch for signs for Sasamat Lake and White Pine Beach on your right and turn onto White Pine Beach Road. Follow this road into the park and find a parking space close to White Pine Beach.

Public Transit

Bus service is provided from Coquitlam Station to White Pine Beach from late April to early September. Bus #150 provides weekend and holiday service during this duration and additional buses run in the summer months, mid-June to the end of August, on weekdays. Check the Translink website for times and dates of operation.

Dogs

Dogs must be on a leash at all times within all areas of Belcarra Park and dogs are not permitted near public swimming areas including the White Pine Beach area and the swimming platforms that cross Sasamat Lake on the south end.

NB* - Rides/Carpooling -
Please leave a comment, if you need a lift to the hike and back. Indicate which area you live in and if you are available to drive others. Thanks.

** Disclaimer **
Please be punctual. We will start at 10:15am at latest. No shows will result in the removal to the Bubbletea Vancouver Group. Hikers are advised to update their RSVPs at least 8 hours prior to the hike commences. -

You are responsible for your own safety, hosts/organizers are not held legally liable. -

Please be well prepared. Hydrate, hydrate and hydrate. Bring plenty of (H20) fluid, a light snack/lunch, wear comfortable clothing and hiking friendly (appropriate) footwear.

Hats, sunscreen, shades and insect repellent are recommended, but optional. -

Thank you!
Looking forward to see you all there. :)