When is Whyte Lake Trail open?
Open 24 hours, every day. Hours checked on 1 November 2026.
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TrailCypress Park
Whyte Lake Trail
- 4.6367 reviews
- Free
- Open now
Forest trail following creeks and old-growth trees to Whyte Lake, with a boardwalk and small pier at the water.
Quick answers
Whyte Lake Trail in short
When is the best time to visit Whyte Lake Trail?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Go in daylight. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Whyte Lake Trail indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Is Whyte Lake Trail good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Whyte Lake Trail cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book Whyte Lake Trail?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at Whyte Lake Trail?
About 2 hours.
Where is Whyte Lake Trail?
West Vancouver, BC V0N 1G0.
Status, rating and hours checked on 1 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 12:45 pm
Why it fits right now
A great call right now.
Nearly as good as its best, tomorrow 12 pm.
In its favour
- Sun's out
- Best in the afternoon
- Outdoors
Worth knowing
- Feels 8° out there
10°
Clear
- Feels
- 8°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 5km/h
- 1pm
10° - 2pm10°
- 3pm10°
The next five days
Best time to go
Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
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Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Open now- monday
- Open 24 hours
- tuesday
- Open 24 hours
- wednesday
- Open 24 hours
- thursday
- Open 24 hours
- friday
- Open 24 hours
- saturday
- Open 24 hours
- sundayToday
- Open 24 hours
Usually quiet at this hour
Hours checked 1 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Whyte Lake Trail
- 2 Baden Powell Trail Head · 21 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 2 h
- A hike · 5 km · 160 m up
- Good with kids
- Good for solo
- Good for couples
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.6from 367 reviews
Known for
- Old-growth forest
- Whyte Lake
- Lakeside pier
- Creek crossings
- Morning walks
- Photography
- Nature walks
- Scenic views
The feel
- Quiet
- Spacious
- Casual
- Family friendly
- Pet owners
- Solo friendly
What people say
- People like:
- Reviewers enjoy the peaceful lake, forest surroundings and approachable hike.
- Worth knowing:
- Swimming is not permitted; the trail can get busy.
Beautiful lake: they have 2 different sides of you are wanting a shorter trail start on the suspension bridge side.
Hike is similar to others in the area. It had a small lake at the top. Easy hike, approx 40 minutes to the top.
Around Cypress Park
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a jacket.
JacketThe whole time