Viking Creek Viewpoint Trail

Statistics

Total Distance: 2.0 km (return)
Estimated Time: 45 minutes
Average Grade: Unknown
Structure: Linear - Return
Elevation Gain: Unknown
Start Elevation: Unknown

Directions

Starting on Dewdney Trunk Road in Maple Ridge, turn north on 232 Street and follow it for 2.3 kilometers. Immediately after passing alongside Maple Ridge Park, turn right on Fern Crescent. Continue another 3.5 km to the Golden Ears Provincial Park gate.

Drive 11 km from the park entrance, passing the turnoff for the campsite. Shortly after the road changes to gravel, turn left into the West Canyon parking lot.

A parking pass is required for the area - either an annual BC Parks pass or a $3 daily permit.

GPS Waypoints

West Canyon trailhead N49.32726 W122.46325 10U 539001 5463975
Viewpoint Trail junction N49.33019 W122.46398 10U 538946 5464301
Original lake viewpoint (obscured by trees) N49.33203 W122.46717 10U 538713 5464504
Creek crossing below waterfall N49.33127 W122.46958 10U 538538 5464418
Lake viewpoint N49.32627 W122.47183 10U 538379 5463861
Viking Creek (end of trail) N49.32519 W122.47370 10U 538244 5463740