Lost Lake via Lower Burfield Trail

Lost Lake via Lower Burfield Trail is a mellow out-and-back in Cypress Provincial Park above West Vancouver, clocking in at 6.9 km with about 236 m of gain. It’s an easy route on paper and usually takes around two hours, making it a solid choice if you want a shorter outing with a real “in the forest” feel rather than a big summit push.

The first half of the Lower Burfield Trail has a wide, ski-trail vibe as you work your way past West Lake, then it narrows into more classic singletrack as you approach Lost Lake around 948 m. The closer you get to Lost Lake, the steeper and more rooty it becomes, so it feels a bit more like proper hiking near the end. Views of Lost Lake from this side are decent, but if you’ve seen it from the Gentian Lake side at Brothers Creek, you’ll know that angle is a bit more dramatic.

Recent hikers say Lost Lake via Lower Burfield Trail is fine as an out-and-back, but many locals prefer turning it into the Four Lakes Loop to add variety and include Blue Gentian Lake with only a little extra distance. Expect some mud and slick roots after rain, and hiking shoes with decent grip are helpful on the steeper upper section. The area generally hikes best from June through fall, with winter and early spring affected by snow and possible seasonal closures, so always check Cypress Provincial Park advisories before heading up from West Vancouver.