Park overview
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.
Advisories
Dates of operation
Special notes
Due to protection of watershed values, special park regulations are in effect for this park. Please familiarize yourself with the following rules before visiting Tetrahedron Park:
- All mechanized access, including mountain bikes and snowmobiles, is prohibited.
- Hunting is prohibited.
- Domestic animals are prohibited.
- Open fires are prohibited.
- Use the outhouses for all human excrement.
- Pack out all garbage.
- Camp only at designated cabins.
- Wash dishes only in the cabins.
- No swimming or bathing in streams or lakes within the park.
- Only use the wood stove when absolutely necessary.
- Be self-sufficient and carry a fuel burning stove for cooking.
Camping
- Total number of campsites
- Total cabins: 4
Overnight use is restricted to the four rustic cabins maintained by the Tetrahedron Outdoor Club, and are available to the public on a first come, first served basis. Donations are accepted and are used to help maintain the cabins.
The firewood supplied at the cabins is provided by BC Parks and the Tetrahedron Outdoor Club, and is for winter use only. It is extremely expensive as it is delivered by helicopter. Misuse of firewood may result in the loss of this privilege. Only use the wood stove when absolutely necessary. Be self-sufficient and carry a fuel burning stove for cooking.
Group overnight use in cabins only. There are four rustic cabins maintained by the Tetrahedron Outdoor Club, and are available to the public on a first come, first served basis. Donations are accepted and are used to help maintain the cabins.
Facilities
This park only has pit toilets, no flush toilets.
Activities
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.
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.
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.
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Park details
- Date established: July 12, 1995
- Size: 6,000 hectares
Nature and culture
History
This park designation is part of the Lower Mainland Nature Legacy initiative.
Cultural Heritage
This park is located within the traditional territories of the Sechelt and Squamish First Nations. Please respect cultural and spiritual activities and avoid disruption of them. Do not collect or remove any natural objects or historical artifacts. If you find something of interest, leave it intact and notify BC Parks or the Sechelt Indian Band 604-885-2273.
Conservation
Visitors to the park must use special care to protect the community watershed. Negative impacts on water quality could result in restrictions to the recreational use of the park.
Wildlife
Old-growth forests of mountain and western hemlock, Pacific silver fir and yellow-cedar provide habitat for deer, cougar, black bear, and birds, such as the rare marbled murrelet.
Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples
BC Parks honours Indigenous Peoples’ connection to the land and respects the importance of their diverse teachings, traditions, and practices within these territories. This park webpage may not adequately represent the full history of this park and the connection of Indigenous Peoples to this land. We are working in partnership with Indigenous Peoples to update our websites so that they better reflect the history and cultures of these special places.