British Columbia · Hiking

Bluewater Reservoir Trail (Mid Level Trail)

0.9 mi
round trip
1,824 ft
climb
1,874 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Bluewater Reservoir Trail (Mid Level Trail) is an out-and-back trail, 0.8 miles each way (1.7 miles round trip) in British Columbia, Canada, inside Mount Gardner Recreation Site. It runs between about 1,190 ft and 1,870 ft above sea level, with roughly 570 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. The nearest town is Langdale, about 5.2 miles southeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include North Gardner, Mount Gardner and Conical Hill (Duncan's Hat). Bridal Veil falls is within about 3 miles. For camping, Little Flower Islet and Apodaca Marine Campsite are within about 6 miles. There are 29 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Bluewater Reservoir Trail (Mid Level Trail) for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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