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Title: Has anybody hiked to Lindeman Lake?
Post by: Peter7288 on June 03, 2012, 09:49:22 PM

I was just wondering if anyone could tell me what the trail is like, because I'd like to take a canoe there if i was able to.
thanks.

Title: Re: Has anybody hiked to Lindeman Lake?
Post by: clarki on June 03, 2012, 09:58:46 PM

You can get a canoe up there, but only if you are determined and crazy. Would not recommend it.

Title: Re: Has anybody hiked to Lindeman Lake?
Post by: Peter7288 on June 03, 2012, 10:48:12 PM

Sounds like its gunna be a fun hike! haha

Title: Re: Has anybody hiked to Lindeman Lake?
Post by: colin6101 on June 03, 2012, 11:04:49 PM

It's a short hike but a steep one. Usually takes me around 45 minutes or so to get there but it would be a lot harder carrying any sort of boat. I would recommend an inflatable if possible.

Title: Re: Has anybody hiked to Lindeman Lake?
Post by: Peter7288 on June 03, 2012, 11:30:49 PM

thanks for the heads up, i'll figure something out! ;D

Title: Re: Has anybody hiked to Lindeman Lake?
Post by: steelie-slayer on June 04, 2012, 08:59:09 AM

couple guys and it shouldnt be to bad, just be carefull for the edge.

Title: Re: Has anybody hiked to Lindeman Lake?
Post by: Old Blue on June 04, 2012, 10:32:09 AM

Don't bother with the canoe, a tube is much easier.  try the far end of the lake by the inlet.

Title: Re: Has anybody hiked to Lindeman Lake?
Post by: cutthroat22 on June 04, 2012, 11:43:13 AM

Don't attempt with the canoe is my advice!!! 

If you don't have a tube try a 3-person raft.  Makes for a very comfy day on the water for one person not so much for two.

Don't forget paddles, pump, and patch kit.

Title: Re: Has anybody hiked to Lindeman Lake?
Post by: Peter7288 on June 04, 2012, 06:36:39 PM

thanks everyone for the advice!

Title: Re: Has anybody hiked to Lindeman Lake?
Post by: Old Blue on June 04, 2012, 06:53:15 PM

Gin clear water and cold brrrrrr, use long leaders, 15ft minimum.

Title: Re: Has anybody hiked to Lindeman Lake?
Post by: Dave on June 04, 2012, 08:19:04 PM

My first rainbow trout on a dry fly was at Lindeman Lake.  I still have the photo, taken about 1965.  A full 7 “and was next morning’s breakfast! After a few days at Lindeman we hiked up to Greendrop, which back then was wilderness; no trails, just windfalls.  I remember both lakes as jewels, with pikas, bears, blue grouse, and a dug out canoe at Lindeman. 
Great to read it still inspires people like it did me :D

and leave the canoe at home ;D ;D ;D trust me

Title: Re: Has anybody hiked to Lindeman Lake?
Post by: norton on June 04, 2012, 11:14:39 PM

Forget the canoe. It's not a long hike, but it's steep in places, and if you fall you could get hurt . Best to take a belly boat , then pump it up when you get there. In the the 1960s we hiked up to lindeman , then greendrop then flora in one day,and came back the same day. From lindeman to green drop, it's a nice trail , but from green drop to flora it was steeper, and a lot of windfalls . Floras  is a beautifull lake And has the best fishing. Rainbows to 5lbs. There's a better trail to flora now, from green drop. You can also hike from the start of chilliwack lake Over the ridge  and down into flora lake, which is shorter, but steeper. keep an eye out for bears , make lots a noise .  Good luck