Elsay Lake is a

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North East of the

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, located near the Centre of

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in the

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. Originally named Mystery Lake and still known to some as such. It has subsequently been renamed Lake Elsay, after nearby Elsay Creek. This name is thought to derive from a Scottish settler, probably after a place name in

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Hiking routes

It is most easily accessed via the Elsay Lake Trail which takes one to the East of Mount Seymour and

Mount Elsay Mount Elsay is a mountain in southwestern British Columbia, Canada, located near the middle of Mount Seymour Provincial Park in the District of North Vancouver. It is a part of the North Shore Mountains, rising from the shores of Indian Arm to a ...

. Although a rugged trail, it is fairly well marked, and can be accomplished by most reasonably fit and experienced people in 4–6 hours one way. Such is not the case for the two other, unofficial trails, one to the west of Mt Seymour and Mt Elsay, which continues on as the Indian Arm Trail after the point where one can head down to Elsay Lake, the other midway up the slopes above Indian Arm from the Mt Seymour access road to Elsay Creek, thence following the creek up to a junction with the official trail. Many inadvertent overnight stays and/or rescues have occurred here due to hikers underestimating the difficulty and time required for even the official trail. There is a small emergency shelter at the lake. Do not attempt without full knowledge of the terrain and routes.

References

External links

Mount Seymour Provincial Park
Official Web Site * http://www.trailpeak.com/trail-Indian-Arm-loop-near-Vancouver-BC-816 Lakes of the Lower Mainland North Vancouver (district municipality) New Westminster Land District {{BritishColumbiaCoast-geo-stub