How long does Petgill Lake hike take?

Took us 4 hours. Pretty easy trailhead to find. I parked at the Murrin Provincial Park parking lot. Cross the sea to sky carefully and head along the highway north until you reach a small wooden sign on your right that says Petgill.

Is Petgill Lake open?

Directions and Parking Parking for the Petgill Lake hike is in the Murrin Provincial Park parking lot. The parking lot is off the Sea to Sky Highway, by Browning Lake. The park gates are open from 7am until 10pm.

Where is Petgill Lake?

Murrin Provincial Park
Located along the Sea To Sky Highway near Murrin Provincial Park, the trail climbs steeply up the side of the mountain before disappearing into the forest and reaching the quiet Petgill Lake.

How do you get to Echo Lake Squamish?

Getting there To reach the trailhead for the Echo Lake Trail from Squamish, drive north along BC-99 N and make a left turn onto Cleveland Avenue. After 1312ft, turn right onto Bailey Street and follow it to the right of the fork in the road. Continue on for 1.0mi, where you will make a left turn onto Spit Road.

Where is the trail to petgill lake in Squamish?

This marks the trailhead to Petgill Lake. The first section of the trail is a steep scramble as you use your hands to make your way up the side of the mountain next to the highway. The trail enters into the forest and continues to ascend as the sound of traffic becomes fainter.

Where to go for a day hike in Squamish?

Petgill Lake is a terrific day-hike in Squamish off the Sea to Sky Highway, near Murrin Provincial Park. Petgill Lake is a small, scenic lake, perfect for a summertime dip. Just beyond the lake awaits a lookout over Howe Sound down below.

How long is the hike to petgill Lake?

At about 2 hours, or 4.6 km, you will come out to an exposed outcrop. You are nearly at Petgill Lake. At 5.5 km, and a little over 2 hours of hiking, you will come to a junction. There is a faded sign on a tree which indicates the trail is for Goat Ridge (an additional 2 hours from here). Stay left, in the direction marked for Petgill Lake.

Where is petgill Lake near Murrin Provincial Park?

Once back alongside the highway, walk south are carefully cross the highway returning back to the Murrin Provincial Park parking lot. Petgill Lake is located along the east side of the Sea To Sky Highway just south of Squamish. The trail starts on the other side of the highway from the parking lot of Murrin Lake Provincial Park.