more stats
656 ft
Distance
79 ft
Climb
-3 ft
Descent
00:01:19
Avg time
74 ft
Altitude change
2,454 ft
Altitude min
2,533 ft
Altitude max
2,454 ft
Altitude start
2,530 ft
Altitude end
11.4%
Grade
-4.9%
Grade max
30.1%
Grade min
486 ft
Distance climb
167 ft
Distance down
00:01:19
Avg time

Viewpoint Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Britannia
    Squamish, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Hiking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #26 in Hiking [+]
    • #17664 in Trail Running
  • Provincial Ranking
    #5 in Hiking · British Columbia [+]
    • #701 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Short steep climb up to a rocky overlook above Howe Sound. Nice place to have a sandwich or sit in the sun before heading back down.

Access Info

I don't think it it marked, but the gps track is accurate to find the start. Just head around the lake and look for a steep rooty hill climb to the west.

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LakeRootyViews
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Aug 30, 2026 @ 12:02pm (America/Vancouver)
Aug 30, 2026
Oct 27, 2023 @ 5:31pm
Oct 27, 2023
 Very much worth the side trip from the lake, great views
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on Aug 30, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.05 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Viewpoint located?
      Viewpoint is located in Britannia, Squamish, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Britannia trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.6466, -123.16787.
      ▼ How hard is Viewpoint?
      Viewpoint is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 11.4%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Viewpoint?
      Viewpoint has 79 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 3 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,454 ft to 2,533 ft.
      ▼ Is Viewpoint a point to point trail?
      Viewpoint is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Viewpoint?
      Viewpoint is 656 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Viewpoint?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Viewpoint. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to hike Viewpoint?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to hike Viewpoint are:
      • May (1 activities)
      • July (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Viewpoint? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Viewpoint are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Viewpoint?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to hike Viewpoint. The trail is 656 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Viewpoint?
      Viewpoint is a very popular trail. There have been 65 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 109 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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