Tetrahedron Park
About this Park
Tetrahedron Park protects a wide range of landscapes, including mountain peaks, lakes, streams and wetlands, and the Sechelt area community watershed. Elevations range from 900 to 1,800 metres and include Tetrahedron Peak, Panther Peak and Mount Steele.
Recreational opportunities at this park are limited but include hiking, cross country skiing and overnight use of the cabins.
Safety information
Many areas of the park contain avalanche terrain. Please use caution when skiing or snowshoeing. For current conditions and the avalanche forecast, check the South Coast region at avalanche.ca or through the Avalanche Canada app.
Special notes
Help protect the local watershed
Tetrahedron Provincial Park encompasses watersheds that supply local communities with drinking water, including the headwaters of Chapman and Gray Creeks. It is extremely important that the water in this area stays clean.
Prohibited activities and regulations
- Mechanized vehicles are prohibited, including mountain bikes and snowmobiles
- Hunting is prohibited
- Dogs and other pets are prohibited
- Open fires are prohibited
- Swimming and bathing in streams or lakes is prohibited
- Use the outhouses for all human waste
- Pack out all garbage
- Camp only at designated cabins
- Wash dishes only in the cabins
- Only use the wood stove when absolutely necessary
- Be self-sufficient and carry a camp stove for cooking
Location notes
Tetrahedron Park is located northeast of Sechelt. The main access to the park is via Gray Creek Forest Service Road. Four-wheel drive vehicles with good winter tires and chains are recommended during winter conditions. Snow plowing on the access road is occasionally provided by a local volunteer.
Activities
- 9460:Hiking This park has hiking and walking trails. For your own safety and the preservation of the park, obey posted signs and keep to designated trails. Shortcutting trails destroys plant life and soil structure.
- 9460:Winter recreation There are backcountry skiing opportunities in the park. Users must have good backcountry skills including navigation and winter travel.There are no set tracks and access to the area is limited to 4WD vehicles with good winter tires and chains. Snow plowing on the access road is occasionally provided by a local volunteer. For information on road and snow conditions, you can check out the Tetrahedron Outdoor Club web site.Avalanche hazards exist in the park. Visitors should have the appropriate avalanche safety equipment and training. Current avalanche conditions can be found on the Canadian Avalanche Center (CAC) site under the Sea-to-Sky bulletins.
Facilities
- 9460:Pit or flush toilets This park only has pit toilets, no flush toilets.
Location
49.59876, -123.58475 · Sunshine Coast
