Deeks Peak & Deeks Lake
Brunswick Mountain, Mt Hanover, Mt Harvey and The Lions stretch off into the distance eventually leading to Cypress Mountain 29k away. Backcountry camping is possible in innumerable phenomenal sites along the trail. None of them are sanctioned or maintained so don't expect any facilities but
It's dirty, grungy, the walls are thin and metal. The ground is covered with debris, gravel and dirt. There are alcohol bottles lining almost every surface... and all partly full. The place is a mess, but a beautiful little mountain hut nonetheless. A pile of chopped wood lines one wall and possibly the most loved wood-stove in the history of the world sits in the middle. This beautiful stove makes this ugly little hut feel like paradise. If there is snow on the ground outside or you just braved a swim in the always icy Lost Lake, then you will quickly learn to cherish this wonderful hut. If you plan on parking overnight at the trailhead be careful about where to park. The parking lot has a no overnight parking sign, so you will have to park along the road near the parking lot. An alarmingly high number of reported car break-ins make this area of concern when parking. Be extremely careful that nothing of value is visible to passers by.
Deeks Peak is part of the amazing Howe Sound Crest Trail in Cypress Provincial Park and is one of the many beautiful peaks to be climbed if desired on the 29k trail. Among the hiker friendly mountains (in order from Cypress north) on the Howe Sound Crest Trail are: Mount Strachan, St Mark`s Summit, Unnecessary Mountain, The Lions, Mount Harvey, Mount Hanover, Brunswick Mountain and finally Deeks Peak. This amazing trail has one end here at Porteau Cove and the other end at Cypress Mountain. Everyone has a different opinion of the Deeks Lake and Deeks Peak trail. If you hike it on a hot, sunny day in July, August or September and manage to park at the end of the logging road, 3.5 from the gate, then you will find this trail amazing. On the other hand, if you hike earlier in the season, encounter snow on the trail and have to park at the lower parking lot due to the gate being locked, you will likely hate Deeks Peak. So keep that in mind. Try to hike the trail later than May/June or be prepared and comfortable hiking in snow. Try to get a 4x4 and hope for an unlocked gate and if not be super careful in securing your car and enjoy the easy, though boring, first 3.5k of trail/road. Trailhead Directions to Deeks Peak
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