Woah! Look at the View!
Welcome to my very first geocache! A couple months ago, I felt the itch to get outside and reconnect with the trails around Squamish—my hometown that I hadn’t truly explored until recently. That’s when I stumbled upon geocaching, and I’ve been hooked ever since. After waiting for the perfect spot, I knew Murrin Provincial Park—and Brian’s Lookout in particular—was where my first hide had to be. A 10 minute drive from home, a lake I grew up swimming and fishing, and a trail I somehow had never been up, all the perfect conditions for my first hide!
This cache marks the beginning of my geocaching journey—hidden on a day when my need for adventure finally pulled me up a trail I’d somehow missed all my life. Geocaching has truly made me appreciate the wonderful outdoors we have here in Squamish. I'm proud to have shared several different trails now with friends, strangers, and mother nature alike. I hope this spot gives you a moment to pause, catch your breath, and enjoy the view. Maybe a great place for you too to reflect on the joy and adventures Geocaching has brought into your life.
This small lock-and-lock container is tucked away just above Brian’s Lookout, offering beautiful views of Howe Sound for those who make the climb. It’s big enough for a logbook, a few small trade items or trackables. If you find it without it's natural camo covering, please add some!
Trail Info:
To reach the cache, follow the trailhead waypoints and choose your adventure!
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Option 1: Take the Petrifying Wall route for bit more of a challenge—expect one steep rock section and a rope assist. It’s not perfectly marked but easy enough to follow if you’re comfortable with a bit of scrambling. I'm very much a beginner hiker and was able to traverse it with no problem. Going this route gives you the opportunity to grab one of the other caches in this park, "Infinite Cliff Face" or GC3W3XB.
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Option 2: For a less technical climb, head up toward and past Capilano Lookout. This way will have you walking up a gradual incline of roots and dirt.
For both routes, you'll have the option of completing the loop or turning around and following the path you came.
Both routes will get your heart pumping and reward you with stunning views—plan for about an hour (more for breaks) depending on fitness and weather round-trip. There are park maps posted along the trails, bathrooms near the lake and deeper into the park. Cell service is generally good, but an offline map is never a bad idea. Good shoes with solid traction are highly recommended.
And please—watch for muggles! If you're here in the spring/summer expect a full parking lot at peak times. Thankfully, many of the people parked here are either here for the lake or rock climbing, the hiking trails are generally not too packed. Do plan accordingly, and maybe try to arrive earlier in the day to secure parking if attempting on a weekend/holiday.
Happy caching!
Special thanks to the FTF's North of 49, Bad_Bunny_Bites_You and Moxyscott