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Teapot Hill Trail is located next to Cultus Lake and offers a short hike uphill with a view of the lake. Park in the Teapot Hill parking lot and start the hike heading uphill. After 100m, there is an outhouse and park map on your left.
Teapot Hill Trail, Cultus Lake, British Columbia, Canada
Even in rainy weather, this is quite a beautiful hike. It is quite steep & takes a lot of energy so be sure to take water & a snack.
Continue heading up the service road, passing by a stream and groves of mixed deciduous and coniferous trees. After about 20-30 minutes, a sign will be posted that points to Teapot Hill off to the right. Continue along this path passing a sign that describes the area flowers that include Stinging Nettle, Western Columbine, Tiger Lily, and Trillium.
A steep hill is an indicator that you are almost there. After ascending the hill, the trail levels out and you come to the first view of beautiful Cultus Lake. Stop to take it in briefly before continuing along the trail for another 100m to the second viewpoint that overlooks the lake and Columbia Valley towards the USA.
Stop to have a break here before you make your way back to the previous viewpoint, and descending back down the hill towards the parking lot.
Don’t forget though! It’s called Teapot Hill for a reason – how many spouted vessels will you find?
Teapot Hill is an easy 5 km round-trip family friendly hike located in Cultus Lake Provincial Park near Chilliwack
Trail Overview:
- Distance: 5 km round trip (out-and-back).
- Time: About 1.5 to 2 hours.
- Elevation Gain: Roughly 250 meters (862 feet).
- Difficulty: Easy to moderate (steady incline on a wide service/logging road).
- Pets: Dogs are welcome on a leash.
What Makes It Special:
- The Teapots: The trail gets its name from the dozens of hidden teapots, teacups, and saucers scattered in trees and along the forest floor. Visitors and children enjoy searching for them like a treasure hunt.
- History: The tradition started in the 1940s after a logger found a single teapot in the woods, and hikers have been adding to the collection ever since.
- Views: The trail leads to viewpoints offering partially obstructed looks over Cultus Lake and the Columbia Valley.
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