Burke and Widgeon – A Hiker’s Guide

Burke and Widgeon – A Hiker’s Guide is a long-awaited guidebook for two of the most accessible and widely-visited regions of Pinecone-Burke Provincial Park. It is essential reading for anyone wishing to explore these two wilderness gems located on the doorstep of Vancouver, British Columbia. Both the novice and advanced hiker will benefit from this guide.

Included is all information needed to safely explore these two regions:
– Area location and perspective
– How to prepare for your hike
– Safety considerations
– Additional recommended resources
– Driving directions to all trailheads
– 28 hikes of varied difficulty levels that thoroughly explore the area
– Comparison Summary of all hikes

Each of the 28 hikes include:
– Overview
– Summary box of need-to-know information at-a-glance
– GPS Waypoint coordinates listed in both Lat-Long and UTM
– Extensive detailed mapping
– Elevation profile
– Comprehensive, step-by-step trail descriptions

A long-time resident of Coquitlam, British Columbia, Lyle Litzenberger has spent five years meticulously recording and documenting his own explorations of Burke and Widgeon. “Burke and Widgeon – A Hiker’s Guide” capitalizes on that experience, providing an invaluable guide to all those wishing to discover these scenic wilderness areas.