Tricouni Meadows and Peak - Squamish Area TrailsThe massive Squamish River valley to one side and the Cheakamus River valley to the other side of this massive chain of mountains that Tricouni Peak is part of. The trail, unfortunately is terribly muddy, but if you can brave or skirt that then you will be very happy. The lakes and meadows you will hike through on the way to Tricouni Peak are magical. A less frequented hike than many other Squamish favourites and much more serene. Though the trail is brutally muddy, flagging tape ensures that the trail is somewhat easy to follow. The trail follows along the east side of High Falls Creek leading to the first of three lakes and then turns right and rises above the trees to reveal the distant Tricouni Peak. Passing the second lake you will catch site of the beautiful third lake. The route then continues up to Tricouni Peak via a sketchy scree slope. Though not terribly difficult, scree slopes are always potentially dangerous. Tricouni Meadows Trailhead DirectionsJust 10k north of Cleveland Avenue & Downtown Squamish, opposite the Alice Lake Provincial Park is the Squamish Valley Road (left if coming from Squamish/Vancouver, turn right if coming from Whistler). From here reset your odometer and drive for 26.5k (bear left at 3k), the last couple kilometres will be gravel road called the S Main Forest Service Road. You will pass a hydroelectric power station on your right. Immediately after the power station you will cross a small bridge, you should see the small sign for the High Falls Creek Trailhead on your right. About 1.4k past this, on your right you will see the Branch 200 logging road. Reset your odometer here and follow it as it steeply ascends. At 2.3k bear right. At 6k bear right, at 7k turn left. At 8k turn left onto a better logging road. 1k from here you will likely have to park (just before a creek crossing) as the road becomes difficult to drive. If you have a good 4x4 you may be able to drive to the trailhead past this creek, shown on the map as 10.6k. Be sure to have this map handy as the route to the trailhead is tricky to find. More Squamish Hiking Trails
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