Trail I - GAMBIER LAKE
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Markers: green
Time: 2.5 hours 
Difficulty: 2/5
One of Gambier's most popular hikes, this hike can none the less take 1.5 hrs for experienced hikers and 2-2.5 hrs for walkers. It starts at New Brighton where it follows the road system that soon ends as you enter crown land. There are both hills and flatter spots. You pass by Lilypad Lake. The final descent to Gambier Lake is steep and sometimes slippery.
Time detail:  : 60min,  : 15min,
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Trail Map | Trail II - MUSKEG LAKE to DAMSOON LAKE
TRAIL CLOSED DUE TO UNSAFE BRIDGE
Markers: White
Time: 3.5hrs
Difficulty: 4/5
The lower part of this trail is moderate and pleasant up to Muskeg Lake but after that the route becomes very steep with unstable footing due to loose and slippery rocks. Part of the route is overgrown with young hemlocks. Note the old growth yellow cedar at high elevations between #7 and #9.
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Trail III -
GAMBIER LAKE to DAMSOON LAKE
Markers: white
Time: 1hr 20min
Difficulty: 5/5
Damsoon Lake is the most inaccessible of Gambiers lakes and the trail from Gambier Lake is very steep, requiring the use of hands in a few places but do-able by strong hikers. Watch for the trail junction that continues to Damsoon Lake. Section #9 to #10 is a walk along an old logging road.
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Trail IV - WHITE TRAIL at  to LIDDELL SUMMIT
Markers: white/black
Time: 1hr 
Difficulty: 5/5
The first two thirds of the trail follows an old skid road, which can be wet and slippery. The last third is a simple trail through thick bush, with one minor final scramble onto a small rock plateau - the summit.
Time detail: 60min.Trail Map |
Trail V -
GAMBIER LAKE to LATONA BEACH
Markers: yellow
Time: 55min 
1hr 40min 
Difficulty: 5/5
The trail follows an old logging road that gets rocky and sometimes slippery as the trail gets steep at the north end. The lower area has been partially logged resulting in the loss of some markers.
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Trail VI - CAMP ARTABAN to LOST LAKE
Markers: blue
Time: 2 hr
Difficulty: 2/5
This is a pleasant low elevation hike to a secluded little lake. Please treat the ecologically sensitive area of wetland around the lake with extreme care.
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Trail VII -
LOST LAKE to DOUGLAS BAY
Markers: blue
Time: 1 hr 
Difficulty: 2/5
The route from Lost Lake to Douglas Bay is a pleasant hike although the very last section to Douglas Bay is steep. Watch your step walking on the old corduroy roads between these two points.
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Trail VIII - GAMBIER LAKE to DOUGLAS BAY
Markers: red
Time: 2 hrs 
Difficulty: 3/5
This is a long and varied hike. The toughest stretch is the very steep hill between points 13 and 14 which on a sunny day is hot and dry; it is very demanding going both ways. The hiker will eventually reach a privately owned and heavily logged open area, about 30 minutes from shore. There are markers that lead to Gambier Creek and a beautiful waterfall and pool on Crown land.
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Trail IX -
GAMBIER LAKE to LOST LAKE
Markers: black on yellow
Time: 2.5 hrs 
Difficulty: 3/5
This is a long and varied hike. The toughest stretch is the very steep hill between points 13 and 14. It is very demanding going both ways. The segment between point 14 and 15 is moderately difficult and while well marked the trail is non-existent.
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Trail X - GRAVEL PIT to MT KILLAM
Markers: grey
Time: 3 hrs 
Difficulty: 5/5
This hike has some variety: the first half, through the woodlot, is an amble; the second half is an uphill trudge. However, only the last 15 minutes are steep enough to require the occasional use of hands. The view from the top is outstanding. The rotting footbridge crossing Whispering Creek is unsafe. Note: the right turn onto an old logging road is only 15 minutes north from the gravel pit.
Time detail: 180 minTrail Map |
Trail XI -
BLUE TRAIL at  to BRIGADE BAY
Markers: pink
Time: 20 min 
Difficulty: 1/5
Easy short walk along a wide, flat path used for riding.
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Trail XII - CAMP FIRCOM to MT ARTABAN
Markers: round orange metal
Time: 2 hrs 10 min 
Difficulty: 3/5
This is an excellent, if winding hike. It goes through maple and alder groves, a logged area, alongside a ridge, and finally up a wide gully full of old growth fir and cedar. The views from the top are splendid.
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Trail XIII -
WHITE TRAIL at  (Brigade Bay) to MT ARTABAN
Markers: red
Time: 2 hrs
Difficulty: 3/5
This hike is a quite uninspiring climb up a moderately steep, occasionally wet hillside, but the views from the last quarter and the top are superb. Note: because of the clearing that has occurred the turn-off at junction 23 can be easy to miss.
Time detail:  120 min.Trail Map |
Trail XIV - PINK TRAIL at  to BURT'S BLUFF
Markers: green
Time: 1.5 hrs 
Difficulty: 3/5
Affords a stunning view looking south and southwest. This trail, while easy to follow, has some very steep sections in the second half. Please respect the sensitive moss covered rock outcroppings.
Time detail: 90 min.Trail Map |
Trail XV -
CAMP FIRCOM to BRIGADE BAY
Markers: white
Time: 2 hrs 15 min
Difficulty: 2/5
After leaving Camp Fircom you will enter Halkett Bay Marine Park that has boat access and a picnic site. When you reach the logging road you are on private land with stunning views of Howe Sound.
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