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Dick Dauphinee Trail
- Loop
- 1.5 km
- Elevation gain
- Not established Cumulative ascent for this outing has not been established.
- Walking time
- Unconfirmed
- Difficulty
- Unconfirmed loop
loop
A short 1.5 km loop in John Dahl Regional Park, with forest walking and viewpoints toward Morfee Lake. It forms part of a connected park network rather than an isolated mountain trail.
1. Getting there and parking
Start in John Dahl Regional Park near Skeena Drive in Mackenzie. The park is near the recreation centre and playground area; use the signed public-path entrances and identify the named loop on the park map. The regional district publishes year-round opening from 6 am to 11 pm. Nearby beach and recreation paths connect with the park but are additional walking.
2. Walking the route
Follow the signs for the Dick Dauphinee loop and use its marked return connection to finish the 1.5 km circuit. Viewpoints in the park look toward Morfee Lake, and the linked paths allow an extended walk if you deliberately add the other named loop. Keep those distances separate rather than treating every path as part of this route. In winter the park trails are groomed for cross-country skiing, so follow posted trail-use directions and protect the set ski tracks. The regional sources do not provide a measured cumulative elevation gain for this individual loop.
3. Route map
Published locations only. A complete route line is still needed.
Published locations
Numbered points match the map. Use the role beside each point. A summit or park reference point is not a parking location.
| Place and role | Coordinates | Source and notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dick Dauphinee Trail regional park published location pin; exact trail entry unverified | 55.340199 -123.084741 | RDFFG map link contains explicit placepin!3d55.3401988!4d-123.0847408; its page identifies both named trails within JohnDahlRegionalPark.
Park location shared by its two documented trails; not an exact trailhead or separate route geometry. https://www.rdffg.ca/in-your-community/parks/john-dahl-regional-park |
5. Camping, facilities and seasons
Season and access
Open year-round. The park trails are groomed for cross-country skiing in winter; follow current signs for permitted walking or snowshoe use.
Winter route
The park trails are groomed for cross-country skiing in winter. Follow the posted winter-use rules and keep off set ski tracks when those rules require it.
Practical details checked 2026-10-17.
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