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Area C (Puntledge/Black Creek)

Paradise Meadows – Helen Mackenzie Lake loop from Mount Washington Alpine Resort

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Canada

British Columbia

Area C (Puntledge/Black Creek)

Paradise Meadows – Helen Mackenzie Lake loop from Mount Washington Alpine Resort

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Paradise Meadows – Helen Mackenzie Lake loop from Mount Washington Alpine Resort

02:28

8.48km

130m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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Strathcona Provincial Park

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Start point

Parking

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1.22 km

Snow-covered forest in Strathcona Provincial Park

Highlight • Forest

Western red cedar, various fir species, and western hemlock cover large parts of Strathcona Provincial Park. In the subalpine areas, they give way to subalpine firs, mountain hemlocks, and junipers.
Source: bcparks.ca/strathcona-park/#about-this-park

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2.17 km

Paradise Meadows

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Paradise Meadows is part of the large Forbidden Plateau area at the foot of Mount Washington. The Paradise Meadows Loop Trail is approximately 4 km long and leads through subalpine …

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2.34 km

Unnamed Lake North of Helen Mackenzie Lake

Highlight • Lake

North of Helen Mackenzie Lake lies a small, beautiful lake nestled in a pine forest. The trail back to the Wilderness Centre runs past the lake to the east. On …

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3.35 km

Helen Mackenzie Lake

Highlight • Lake

On our hike from Battleship Lake to Helen Mackenzie Lake and later back to the Strathcona Park Wilderness Centre, we cross the rushing mountain stream Piggott Creek several times. We're …

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3.63 km

Island in Helen Mackenzie Lake

Highlight • Lake

In Helen Mackenzie Lake, there is a small island near the shore, covered with subalpine firs. During our hike in May 2025, the lake and the island were completely covered in snow.

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3.70 km

Piggott Creek

Highlight • River

Piggott Creek drains parts of the Forbidden Plateau in Strathcona Provincial Park. This mountain stream originates from Helen Mackenzie Lake at approximately 1,150 m elevation. It flows north and empties …

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5.12 km

Battleship Lake

Lake

5.59 km

Canada Jay in Strathcona Provincial Park

Highlight • Forest

Canada Jays are frequently seen in Strathcona Provincial Park, particularly in the Paradise Meadows area. This park provides suitable habitat for these birds. They are known for their tendency to …

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7.72 km

View of the Snowy Mountains

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8.48 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.22 km

2.22 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.22 km

2.22 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,170 m)

Lowest point (1,080 m)

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Wednesday 6 May

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Paradise Meadows – Helen Mackenzie Lake loop from Mount Washington Alpine Resort

Snow-covered forest in Strathcona Provincial Park

Paradise Meadows

Unnamed Lake North of Helen Mackenzie Lake

Helen Mackenzie Lake

Island in Helen Mackenzie Lake

Piggott Creek

Canada Jay in Strathcona Provincial Park

View of the Snowy Mountains

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