Elk and Beaver Lake loop — Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park

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British Columbia

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Elk and Beaver Lake loop — Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park

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hikers

Elk and Beaver Lake loop — Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park

02:41

10.3km

80m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 22, 2025

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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70 m

Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park

Highlight • Lake

Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park is a fantastic location that surrounds two conjoined lakes with forest trails and water access. The park includes a 10-kilometer multi-use loop trail, four beaches, and …

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2.74 km

10 km Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This 10 km loop trail around Elk and Beaver Lakes is a mostly flat, multi-use path that runs through forest, lakeshore, and wetlands. Walkers, runners, cyclists, and equestrians share the …

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6.71 km

Elk Lake

Highlight • Lake

Elk Lake is a deep, freshwater lake connected to Beaver Lake by a narrow channel. Known for its calm surface and consistent winds, it’s a training ground for competitive rowing …

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10.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.30 km

570 m

387 m

Surfaces

9.38 km

570 m

167 m

112 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Sunday 11 October

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Comments

May 17, 2022,Wanderrunde Elk & Beaver Lake

A simple, small tour in beautiful nature.

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May 23, 2023,Beaver lake, Vancouver

A rather boring walk along the lake. The lake was not always visible, there were few animals to be seen and parts of the path were right next to the road. It was really just to kill some time as we had to wait for the ferry to Vancouver......

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