Follow signs for Cultus Lake and take a left onto Yarrow Central Road. Mount MacFarlane, Chilliwack's most accessible alpine terrain. It made for a very long day and the descent was super painful on our knees and hips. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. July 20 - July 22, 2018 Two night camping trip to Mount MacFarlane in Chilliwack, BC. Home»All Photos»Hikes / Походы»#73: Pierce Lakes. Here is a 6-minute video of our experience on this hike! A one-time donation through PayPal helps with monthly website hosting costs. A wildflower by the lower lake We camped at this beautiful emerald green 100 ft deep … Otherwise, follow the flagged trail which flanks the east side of the lake to continue onward. The Pierce Creek waterfall As you climb, an incredible view of the blue Upper Pierce Lake will open behind you. Upper Pierce Lake. The trailhead is located right off of Chilliwack Lake Rd, and there is a sign so it is very hard to miss. Sara reached out to me before I vanquished myself from social media. 3 Rd in Abbotsford towards Cultus Lake. The unmistakable Mount Slesse is seen prominently to the south. The water is cobalt blue, aquamarine and crystal clear: like a tropical paradise. For that reason, the sun disappears earlier than anticipated. 2WD steep-trail peak lake muddy. There is a cairn at the summit, with some space to walk around and check out the views from all sides. favorite 3 label 0. at … Mount Macfarlane. With heavy backpacks on our backs, the knees took some serious punishment on the way down. A+ hike, would recommend. You will pass by a second lookout on the side of the trail. Not an easy hike, be prepared for a minimum 8-10 hour hike. The hike to the summit of Mount MacFarlane is steep, difficult and requires some scrambling. While the upper lake is more scenic, it is also more difficult to reach with backpacking gear. The scramble to the peak is not for the faint of heart, but is worth it. Hiking up Pierce Lake and Mount Macfarlane #7844 Timestamp Exempt: 2020.11.26 - 03:20:26 Hike up steep Pierce lake trail, camp, and then continue up Mount Macfarlane. Visitors 53. ... There’s not much to say about the trail to the lower Pierce Lake except for a boulder field followed by a section of elevation loss before crossing the creek to its east side. It was flat for the first 200 meters, then we reached a big log that we crossed over onto Pierce Trail Then the trail got super steep. After a few minutes of climbing, you’ll cross over a logging road. Driving Time from Vancouver: 1.5 HoursTrailhead Coordinates: 49.086052, -121.676886. eval(ez_write_tag([[336,280],'outdoorvancouver_ca-medrectangle-4','ezslot_1',107,'0','0']));*For a better understanding of the stats and difficulty rating, check out the Hiking Guides page for details. Description: upper pierce lake. Learn More. If you want to go down to the lake, you can take the side trail to your right. Description: We hiked for about 4-5 hours to get to Upper Pierce Lake which is just before the summit of Mount Macfarlane. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. The Cheam range MacFarlane from Pierce Lakes trailhead. Route map for 'Mount MacFarlane' - a 16.9km walking route near Fraser Valley E, CA. You’ll hear water rushing off ahead of you as well. One nice feature along the way though, is after around 2 hours of hiking, there is an old burn which opens up the forest and provides some good views of Mt. The Pierce Lake Trail is easy to follow and there will continue to be orange markers in the trees. Partway down Mt. Did it in August, The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from June until October. MacFarlane follows the Pierce Lake Trail. awesome and hard hike. If you’re considering going or not, err on the side of caution. If you don’t want to continue to the summit of Mount MacFarlane, you can rest here and enjoy the view before returning. NEARBY TRAILS. Some very short and minor class 3 sections. Click following button or element on the map to see information about it. Took us 9 hrs out and back wet conditions. Mount Macfarlane On Tuesday I hiked Mount Macfarlane with Michal and Ryan. Take the Trans-Canada Hwy/BC-1 east from Vancouver. Mount MacFarlane Trail. If you find our content helpful, please support us via PayPal or Patreon. Breath taking view at the peak! - upper pierce lake to peak 0:40 + 15 min break at top - peak back to car 2:15 + 10 min break at pierce lake Total time was just over 6:30 car to peak to car, I walk fairly slow uphill I think but I didn't break much on the way up and was jogging maybe 70% of the way down to my car. Mount McFarlane Magic. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from July until September. MacFarlane follows the Pierce Lake Trail. This is actually up past that lake just at the bowl of the second lake at the top! From the parking area walk a short distance, approximately 230 meters through an experimental forest to the old parking area where you will find the trailhead located behind the large log to the right off the clearing. Total time. Mount MacFarlane. The final section follows the ridge straight up from the lake. Visitors 56. Mount Pierce can be reached from the same trail. We made our way up some snow slopes to the still-frozen Upper Pierce Lake. After about 2.5 hours, 5.7 kilometres, you’ll reach Lower Pierce Lake. On Adventure Monday, MWO staff Jesse made his way up to Mt. You will have views to the northeast and in the distance, you can catch a glimpse of Baby Munday Peak and Knight Peak. This hike was very difficult to do all in one day. After a short break, we pushed on up the well-marked, steep trail that follows a ridge to the top of Mt. Sep 5, 2011 Mood: About eight vehicles (including mine) were broken into at the Mount Macfarlane trailhead (Pierce Lake FSR) last night. Mount Redoubt and Mount Outram can also be spotted, among a myriad of other mountains in all directions. It has an absolutely amazing view across all of the Fraser Valley and Metro Vancouver, all the way to Vancouver Island on a good day. I am so enamored by the colours of these lakes that I can't seem to shut up about it while standing there in person. Some places are a bit sketch but the peak makes it all worthwhile! September 23, 2015. Contest Year Submitted: 2020 ‹ Previous Photo The trail will climb up sharply again and you’ll come to a partial clearing. There are some camping areas by the lake, but unfortunately much garbage has been left behind by previous imbeciles. Great trail, many different types of terrain on the way to upper pierce lk. There will be a series of switchbacks here. Taken 4-Jul-09. MacFarlane it does draw some attention from peak-baggers like myself. My back wants a divorce. Finish date. Ever done Evan’s Peak? video. Become a Patron! fullscreen. Mount MacFarlane – 2090 meters (6,867 feet) Mount Pierce – 1945 meters (6,381 feet) 22.2 km with 2055 meters of gain (14 miles with 6,740 feet of gain) 10.14.18. September 23, 2015. There will be a rope there to help you climb up. Multi-sport. The trail stays left of the waterfall, mounts the headwall and greets you with a beautiful alpine lake sitting high in the mountain cirque. Definitely recommend doing this at least once as long as you’re conditioned for it. Definitely recommend the scramble up the ridge all the way to the top; don’t stop at the upper lake , just keep going and you won’t regret it!!!! Did some jumps August 30th and I wasn’t to cold after! Mount MacFarlane: UNREAL Views along the PIERCE LAKE Trail! There is a tent pad at the upper lake, however, it was broken and unusable as of 2020. Freaking beauty of a beast. I wrote this report to provide you with some information not previously in Bivouac. Pierce Lake seen from the trail towards the upper lake The trail is heavily forested, and there will be orange markers in the trees. Thank you! Your email address will not be published. [source], At the summit, you can see both Lower Pierce Lake and Upper Pierce Lake. It’s not too much further before you reach the upper lake. MacFarlane follows the Pierce Lake Trail. Chilliwack / Chilliwack Lake Road, BC. I’m decently fast on the hiking parts, but boy do I stop often to enjoy the views and take pics. Average time 10-12 hours. Pierce is a small vegetated summit that doesn’t generate too much interest on its own especially considering the shear amount of elevation gain just to get to its base (the upper Pierce Lake), but considering its proximity to the much more popular Mt. It was definitely not for the faint of heart, that’s for sure. Mount MacFarlane is a difficult hike in the Cascade Mountains that offers spectacular scenery from start to finish. Best views from the summit that I've ever seen! The view from the summit of Mount Macfarlane The Pierce Lake Trail passes by the larger of the two lakes and then becomes an unofficial trail leading to the smaller upper lake, a gain of over 1200 meters. You’ll find some flagging where the trail goes into the trees to the left. There was no wind, the next morning; the sun came up over the ridge at about 8:30am; the sun rays were definitely a blessing! A few perfect camping spots to be had. As you climb up Mount MacFarlane, the ridge will narrow and become more exposed. You will reach Pierce Creek and cross over it. For more time, breaks and if less fit, 10 hours total is a good number to go off. The blue waters of Pierce seen through the trees Some very short and minor class 3 sections. We set up camp next to the lake — stunning. The trailhead is located right off of Chilliwack Lake Rd, and there is a sign so it is very hard to miss. Beautiful spot on a nice sunny day. There are Rainbow Trout in the lake and fishing is possible. Style. 1800 meters elevation and about 21km total for the day. Although it was sunny and clear, the cold wind gusts made setting up the tents interesting; no bugs though! Mount MacFarlane is a 12 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Fraser Valley E, British Columbia, Canada that features a lake and is rated as difficult. I was getting close to the second lake. You’ll see Mount Pierce nearby on the other side of Upper Pierce Lake. There were plenty of hikers on the trail both days. Contest Year Submitted: 2020 ‹ Previous Photo Belcarra Regional Park Next Photo › Juan de Fuca Marine Park. Hike Pierce Lake Trail past lower Pierce Lake, to Upper Pierce Lake. When ready, carefully make the descent back to Upper Pierce Lake, and retrace your steps back to the parking area. Gender category. Hopefully it … Mount MacFarlane will be to your right if you look at the lake and mount Pierce to your left. Mount MacFarlane is a 12 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Fraser Valley E, British Columbia, Canada that features a lake and is rated as difficult. Want to connect with other local hikers? The MacFarlane summit has panoramic views of the Fraser Valley, Mount Slesse, the Cheam range, and more. Some lovely hikers have left a number of hiking sticks at the bottom. The hike to the summit of Mt. We set up camp there and planned on finishing the hike to the summit afterwards. Cheam is actually a pretty moderate hike if you have a vehicle capable of getting way up the FSR and it’s clear of snow(Aug - Sept). Many windows smashed (for … Home; FKTs; Jenny Quilty - Mount MacFarlane (BC, Canada) - 2020-08-08 FKT: Jenny Quilty - Mount MacFarlane (BC, Canada) - 2020-08-08 My phone gps says it was closer to 24km. Upper Pierce Lake. Taken 4-Jul-09. We took our time heading to the summit — about an hour. MAP & DOWNLOAD. Camped at upper lake it has beautiful view to watch the sunset from your camping spot and only 30-40min hike to the peak from there! Perfect for sunrise hike. It took everything out of me and it didnt help that it was over 30 degrees. The stats are 21kms roundtrip, elevation gain 1800 meters, and the average grade is 16.8% (steep!) This is a rocky section with no clear trail, but it’s still marked periodically. Looking for the most amazing hikes near Vancouver? You’ll pass some open areas and the trail switchbacks to the right at a large scree slope, bearing towards Mount MacFarlane. Jenny Quilty. Posted on August 31, 2017 August 31, 2017 by wanderbrewbc. My Achilles and I are no longer on speaking terms. Tim | Mount Macfarlane. Macfarlane, and on his way checked off Lower Pierce Lake from the Quest for 10!! 2020-08-08. Hiking info, trail maps, and 2 trip reports from Mount Pierce (1,945 m) in British Columbia There’s a sheer drop off to your right. 1918m. Upper Pierce Lake is incredibly scenic, sitting in a cirque between Mount Pierce and Mount MacFarlane. The clear water of Pierce Lake Mount MacFarlane (BC, Canada) Route variation. Should you wish to continue to the upper lake, it's roughly another 1.5 hours, and a bit of route finding may be necessary, although there is a trail that heads to the upper lake. Female. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Walk onto the flat, well-groomed trail. 6 of 34 photos. Amazing hike. The hike to the summit of Mt. The wet slab was still tricky and “crab-walking” was the key the make it reasonable. It was a long hike down. Pierce is a small vegetated summit that doesn’t generate too much interest on its own especially considering the shear amount of elevation gain just to get to its base (the upper Pierce Lake), but considering its proximity to the much more popular Mt. Sara reached out to me before I vanquished myself from social media. Did this one yesterday. Keep climbing up. If you don’t have one already, I suggest you grab one. Excellent trail and fantastic view. Mt. The trail up through the forest to Pierce Lake is excellent. 12 Bewertungen für Mount Macfarlane "14.5 hours on the trail, this is an unforgettable hike! Early views along the trail. Just like me, Sara is a displaced Coloradian in Vancouver. Completed this hike October 1st,2020. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a There will be a 3.5-kilometre marker in one of the trees as you continue to climb up the trail. We are committed to keeping Outdoor Vancouver free and independent, but we need to find other ways to continue operating this site.If you like our hiking guides, and would like to help, please consider making a contribution – any amount helps! If it is named that or Pierce Peak or Mount MacFarlane the trail gives access to them all. Post 414779 - ClubTread.com: Canadian and Pacific Northwest Hiking Trails Resource ClubTread Community - View Single Post - Mount MacFarlane - August 14th Google search Required fields are marked *. Perhaps this is because fisherman have to endure the challenging 8km trail which climbs more than star star star star star. Both lakes are worthwhile objectives of their own. Mount MacFarlane är ett berg i Kanada. MacFarlane Mark decided to forgo Mt. Fantastic views and you earn them on this brutal relentless hike. Along the south ridge there are a few short scramble sections, class 2 and 3. Disclaimer: The information in this website should not be taken as accurate, complete or up-to-date. It kicked my butt but it was so worth it! Long and difficult, this hike is best left for experienced hikers. Video: Mount Macfarlane Summit https://youtu.be/Frsx4t7IB0I, Awesome trail, however it is a lung buster. I lost my ray-ban sun glasses on the way back, if any one saw it please contract me at 778-929-4688. An early trail marker You should check this information yourself. You’ll reach a small meadow and see a large waterfall up ahead which originates at Upper Pierce Lake. The trail stays left of the waterfall, mounts the headwall and greets you with a beautiful alpine lake sitting high in the mountain cirque. Log in or register to post comments; Athletes. The cold can be brutal so checking weather conditions and having appropriate gear can make all the difference. After lunch at the lake-side, a good swim and exploring the lake of the make-shift raft, we packed up and continued our way on to Upper Pierce Lake: a further 1.5 hours on foot and 500m of elevation. September 23, 2015. Jenny Quilty - Mount MacFarlane (BC, Canada) - 2020-08-08 FKT: Jenny Quilty - Mount MacFarlane (BC, Canada) - 2020-08-08. Take your time on the most difficult sections of scrambling, and find the best route up to the summit. The view is amazing. The Pierce Lake Trail passes by the larger of the two lakes and then becomes an unofficial trail leading to the smaller upper lake, a gain of over 1200 meters. create SUMMARY: Elevation gain is a combined elevation gain for two mountains from the Upper Pierce lake plus the elevation gain to the lake itself. The trail will re-enter a dense section of forest and drop downhill towards Pierce Creek. Mount MacFarlane. On your right, after about a hundred meters, you’ll see a sign that marks the start of the Pierce Lake Trail. Hiked up Pierce Lake & Mount Macfarlane, 21 km round-trip. We camped at Lower Pierce Lake (photo above) for the first night. The view was unbelievable and has to be one of my favorites of all time. Great hike, might be difficult for people who are not in great shape but there is good cliff jumping at upper lake. You’ll have views of Lower Pierce Lake below as well as the surrounding mountains. The Mount Macfarlane trail makes its way to lower Pierce Lake along a fantastic (but relentlessly steep) trail. The Vancouver Trails Photo Gallery. On the route to Mount MacFarlane, you pass by Lower Pierce Lake and Upper Pierce Lake, both of which are stunning. Mount MacFarlane will be to your right if you look at the lake and mount Pierce to your left. Macfarlane, and on his way checked off Lower Pierce Lake from the Quest for 10!! The trail climbs up a section of scree to the left of the waterfall. It is frozen most of the year, but in the later summer, its water is a brilliant deep blue. Pierce Lake chilliwack 2017-09-13T20:10:08-07:00. This one is not easy by any means, but is definitely worth the reward. Definitely use poles! We headed back to camp and most of us took a full-body dip in the lake; it was painful and rewarding, which pretty much sums up the entire backpacking experience on Mt MacFarlane. At this point the trail divides in two to eventually rejoin once you reach the lake. Mount MacFarlane First scramble of the year up Mount MacFarlane in Chilliwack. Mount MacFarlane sits beside Mount Pierce at the northern end of the Slesse divide in Chilliwack. Many windows smashed (for some reason they smashed two windows on my vehicle). However, the hike can be shortened by stopping at Lower Pierce Lake or Upper Pierce Lake. 4 of 34 photos. Visitors 53. Upper Pierce Lake. Hiking info, trail maps, and 2 trip reports from Mount Pierce (1,945 m) in British Columbia sUBscribe to our youtube channel to see our newest videos. Climbing almost 3500 ft to the lake, it is a most welcome sight while under the weight of an overnight pack. Elevation gain 1765 meters (2100 meters from sea level). It starts to open up near Pierce Lake. Also saw some cool fungi! Taken 4-Jul-09. did this hike last week. I took the left route. Backcountry camping is allowed at Upper and Lower Pierce Lakes. Probably the easiest trailhead to find, the Pierce Lake Trail starts from a gravel parking lot off to the right of Chilliwack Lake Road, about 20 km up. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from July until September. We set up camp there and planned on finishing the hike to the summit afterwards. We climbed up as a group of six with ages spanning from 19 to 51. Mt. Moving time around 4hrs15 to the top. MacFarlane it does draw some attention from peak-baggers like myself. First bit's through the trees. As you start climbing up the trail from the waterfall, it becomes very steep. Highly recommend this one as a hike and also recommend it as a great place to camp out enjoy as well. On the route to Mount MacFarlane, you pass by Lower Pierce Lake and Upper Pierce Lake, both of which are stunning. Mount MacFarlane. The ascent is steep and difficult. Visitors 56. The trail is very well marked out and in fantastic condition, so there is a very slim chance you will get lost. Gear strewn everywhere. Got to Pierce Lake again. We scrambled a bit to avoid some of the steeper snow slopes near the summit. It is situated 6 km (4 mi) north of the Canada–United States border, 3.65 km (2 mi) northwest of Slesse Mountain, and 1.4 km (1 mi) northwest of Crossover Peak, which is its nearest higher peak. The Pierce Lake Trail passes by the larger of the two lakes and then becomes an unofficial trail leading to the smaller upper lake, a gain of over 1200 meters. Pierce Lake Trail is a 9.8 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Fraser Valley E, British Columbia, Canada that features a lake and is rated as difficult. The first half of the hike is all shaded but the second half there is no shade. Directions To Mount Pierce: For driving directions to trailheads near Mount Pierce click a parking area on the map above, and choose Google Driving Directions. The trail picks up immediately on the other side. This is basically two Evans Peaks. this time we could see a bit more. Happy Trails! You should check this information yourself. Taken 4-Jul-09. The tall ridges and peaks around the lake resembled being in a horseshoe shaped crater like setting. It wasn't hard to find the trail for Pierce Lake which wasn't too busy. On Adventure Monday, MWO staff Jesse made his way up to Mt. Sign up to receive hiking updates, information about upcoming contests, and special offers. Follow Chilliwack River road for 22.5 km (about 20 minutes) and the parking area will be on your right, just off the road.Google Map directions are here. Mercer and some of the Cheam Range. 1918m. Location: Chilliwack Valley Photo Date: August 2020. Mount MacFarlane – 2090 meters (6,867 feet) Mount Pierce – 1945 meters (6,381 feet) 22.2 km with 2055 meters of gain (14 miles with 6,740 feet of gain) 10.14.18. TRAILS; POSTS; SEARCH; JOIN . Cross the bridge over the Chilliwack River and turn right onto Chilliwack Lake Rd. Home»All Photos»Hikes / Походы»#73: Pierce Lakes. The elevation gain on this trail is no joke. Jul 21, 2019 . The trail crosses over a hillside that is full of brush and flowers. Trail up to Pierce Lake (significant elevation gain, 1000+ m), followed by primitive trail to the second lake, and then a short (45 minutes) scramble via the east ridge to the summit. The Pierce Lake Trail passes by the larger of the two lakes and then becomes an unofficial trail leading to the smaller upper lake, a gain of over 1200 meters. The reader is warned that it is unreasonable to rely solely upon the above information. Then I started to scramble Mount MacFarlane itself. After a short break, we pushed on up the well-marked, steep trail that follows a ridge to the top of Mt. Unreal camping spot at Upper Pierce Lake. It really was something else. The climb was one of the more challenging ones we’ve done, but extremely rewarding. ... We set out on the trail shortly after 10am, and set a fast pace as we climbed steadily to Pierce Lake. Plotted with the plotaroute.com route planner. In the late summer, there will be wildflowers here. NOTICEBOARD. Join the Outdoor Vancouver Slack Channel to chat about trail suggestions, current hiking conditions, and all things related to hiking around Vancouver and B.C. The MacFarlane summit has panoramic views of the Fraser Valley, Mount Slesse, the Cheam range, and more. It has everything - forest trekking, a small boulder field, a gorgeous little lake, walks through fields full of wildflowers, a little stream, another gorgeous lake, and then, if you summit (and you would be a fool not to), some steep-ish but manageable scrambling, and absolutely breathtaking views of mountains all around you, both lakes from above, and Chilliwack from afar. It is a long day with 1770m of elevation gain, but I highly recommend it as a great day trip. Becoming a Patron through Patreon unlocks all sorts of membership benefits and rewards. Absolutely. At the outlet of the upper lake, climb SW up the boot beaten path along the ridge. Get our exclusive Patrons sticker, a free copy of Hiking Vancouver (our 500+ page hiking eBook), discounts on our apparel, and more! What a hike. Not sure if the sign is still up and it used to be called Pierce Lake Trail. 1. 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