Mount Burke rises at 4,167 feet above sea level on the southernmost stretch of the Coquitlam Range running along the east side of Coquitlam Lake. This mountain, about 9 kilometres northeast of the city of Coquitlam’s downtown area, is accessible via Coast Meridian Road and Quarry Road, with long hikes required to reach the peak.
The mountain’s area, which is within the Pinecone Burke Provincial Park, hosts some cabins plus the site of an abandoned ski resort development.
Mount Burke offers a vast network of mountain bike tracks and hiking trails along old logging roads, making it a popular year-round destination of outdoor enthusiasts.
Those aiming for the mountain’s peak would typically take the South Slope Trail leading to the Burke South Summit and farther to Pika Peak. The trail, which can be accessed via the gravel corridor of Harper Road, stretches for about 20 kilometres round trip. This trail is less frequented by tourists, but is popular among mountain bikers and hikers as well as birdwatchers.
The trail’s Harper Road draws interest as it was a former logging trucks’ route. It leads near the top of Coast Meridian Road and extends up Mount Burke to the site of a burnt ski chalet. Visitors can still see the cleared ski runs here as well as the chalet’s burned-down ruins.
The Woodland Walk and Lakeview Trail in Mount Burke are also worth visiting, though these pathways start from even older logging roads. These trails, which branch off Harper Road, provide amazing views of Coquitlam Lake. In addition, Woodland Walk links to urban trails on the banks of Coquitlam River and thus offers more options on places to visit.
The Mount Burke area additionally draws road and track runners in training, with its Munro Lake Trail. Also known to locals as the Goat Trail, this is a challenging path along very steep terrain.
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