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Alta Lake

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Area C (Pemberton Valley/Mount Currie/D'Arcy)

Alta Lake

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Alta Lake

Name: Alta Lake
Rating: 2

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Location: Area C (Pemberton Valley/Mount Currie/D'Arcy), British Columbia, Canada

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1. Whistler Village – Alta Lake loop from Whistler Base

11.6km

03:05

110m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Alta Lake – Whistler Village loop from Alta Vista

7.58km

02:03

100m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Whistler Village – Whistler Olympic Plaza loop from Whistler Station

13.3km

03:32

140m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Hubert Trapp

August 14, 2025

Alta Lake was formed by glacial retreat and subsequent sediment deposition, creating depressions that filled with meltwater. Alta Lake and other nearby lakes, such as Green Lake, are part of a large watershed whose waters flow north to the Lillooet River and south to the Cheakamus River.
Historically, water flowed both north and south from Alta Lake, which lies at the top of the pass. This natural dual drainage system of the lake ended with the arrival of settlers.
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Frank

August 27, 2023

Trip start with the Canues

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Frank

September 10, 2023

A canoe tour is a highlight on the hike

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Elevation 640 m

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Location: Area C (Pemberton Valley/Mount Currie/D'Arcy), British Columbia, Canada

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1. Whistler Village – Alta Lake loop from Whistler Base

2. Alta Lake – Whistler Village loop from Alta Vista

3. Whistler Village – Whistler Olympic Plaza loop from Whistler Station

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