24km
Distance
1200m
Gain
10h
Time
About this Trail
Don't let the name fool you—this is a grueling 25-kilometer out-and-back for experienced and fit hikers only, demanding a full 10- to 12-hour day. The trail climbs 1,150 meters as part of the Halvor Lunden system and requires preparation for challenging conditions, including snow from November through June.
Best Suited For
The Crowd
- 🔹Experienced Hikers
- 🔹Peak Baggers
- 🔹Trail Runners
- 🔹Backcountry Navigators
- 🔹Mountaineers
- 🔹Fitness Enthusiasts
The Occasion
- 🔹Challenge Hike
- 🔹Adventure Day
- 🔹Photography Expedition
- 🔹Wilderness Immersion
Highlights
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Full-day epic combining Diez Vistas, Lindsay Lake, and Buntzen Lake trails
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Remote forest and lake scenery beyond the popular Buntzen trails
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Lindsay Lake — a hidden backcountry lake rarely visited
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24 km of wilderness just 40 minutes from downtown Vancouver
Practical Tips
Best Times to Visit
Insider Tips
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Start at dawn — you need 8-12 hours and BC Hydro gates lock at closing
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Carry 3+ litres of water — very limited water sources
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Most people underestimate this trail — it's significantly harder than Diez Vistas alone
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Bring a headlamp even in summer as a precaution
What to Bring
Accessibility & Facilities
Not Available
Not accessible. Expert-level technical terrain with scrambling, exposure, and steep rocky sections. Not suitable for anyone with mobility limitations.
History
The Dilly Dally Trail is part of the Buntzen Lake Recreation Area trail network managed by BC Hydro. It combines multiple trail segments into a challenging full-day loop that reaches Lindsay Lake, one of the more remote destinations in the park.
Source · bchydro.com
Location
Getting Here
🚌 Transit
Not practical for this hike due to early start required. Bus C26 to Anmore, then 3 km walk, but timing does not work for a pre-dawn start.
🚗 Parking
Free parking at South Beach lot. Arrive very early (before 7 AM) -- this is an all-day hike. Online parking reservation required May 15 - September 1 (free, released daily at 7 AM for the following day via BC Hydro website).