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This week we head to Alice Lake Provincial Park and hike the Four Lakes Trail within the park. These photos were taken throughout our hike during our camping trip in early September 2023. The trail is a loop trail that is approximately 6.5km long with minimal elevation gain. It loops through all 4 lakes within the park, Stump Lake, Fawn Lake, Edith Lake, and Alice Lake; and it gives you great views of each lake. We hike the trail clockwise, but obviously as with any loop trail, it can also be hiked counter-clockwise. In between the lakes, the trail traverses through dense forest and small hills. The trail is well maintained and well marked.
Sign displaying the name of the park at the drive-in entrance.
Map at the trailhead. Although it's a loop trail, so technically anywhere along the trail can be the trailhead.
The usual bear in area sign.
The trail also takes us near the Cheekye River. We went off trail to check out the river.
Dense forest in between the lakes.
Colorful fungus and moss growing on fallen trees.
Small wooden bridge along the trail.
The largest lake, Alice Lake, is also equipped with two beaches, two swimming areas, and a picnic area plus a playground next to the lake. We saw numerous people playing in the water or canoeing/kayaking/paddle boarding in Alice Lake. The park also has a drive-in campground. This park is a great place for camping or to just spend a day with your family.
Alice Lake with many people playing in the water.
Another look at Alice Lake when my wife and I went for an early morning walk from our campsite the next day.
Check out my previous hikes:
  1. The Panoramic Views of Panorama Ridge
  2. The Golden Larches of Frosty Mountain
  3. The Winter Snow of Pump Peak at Mount Seymour
  4. Sapphire Waters and Azure Skies of Battle Bluff
  5. It Isn't Always Sunshine and Blue Skies
  6. The Frozen River and Waterfalls of Maligne Canyon
  7. The Amazing Arches of Arches National Park
  8. The Bizarre Hoodoos of Bryce Canyon National Park
  9. The Magnificent Stones of Zion National Park
  10. The Flowing Walls of Lower Antelope Canyon
  11. A Glimpse of Hope at the Hope Lookout Trail
  12. Turquoise Waters viewed from Sea to Summit Trail
  13. The Three Peaks of Mount Seymour
  14. The Serene Winter Scene at Dog Mountain
  15. Murrin Loop and Jurassic Ridge
  16. Yosemite National Park
  17. The Bear's Hump at Waterton National Park
  18. Views of Okanagan from Pincushion Mountain Trail
  19. The Half Frozen Waterfalls at Franklin Falls
  20. Hole in the Wall of Vancouver Island
  21. Sometimes You Just Get Lucky
  22. Winter Wonderland at Alexander Falls
  23. Eagle Bluffs
  24. Smuggler Cove Marine Provincial Park
  25. Admiralty Point
  26. Myra Canyon Trail
  27. Garabaldi Lake
  28. Botanical Beach Loop
  29. Wild Pacific Trail Lighthouse Loop
  30. Whistler Train Wreck Trail
  31. Grouse Grind
  32. Crown Mountain
  33. Chance Cove Coastal Trail
  34. Big Four Ice Caves
  35. Stawamus Chief First Peak
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I never saw colourful fungus. Great job. Keep updating
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Thanks. Many fungi (mushrooms etc.) come in different shapes, sizes, and colors. They are really cool but many are also poisonous. I think their network is called mycelium? There's a piece by Brandon Quittem comparing bitcoin to mycelium, it's pretty good.
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I think mycelium is used to construct buildings, if I’m not mistaken.
You take great photos!
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mycelium You are right, there is a whole section in the article talking about using it in construction. Really cool!
All credits go to my wife. She took the photos, I just steal them.
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56 sats \ 1 reply \ @Golu 25 Aug
Super Duper cool! Where's it? I think you're in Canada or Washington, right?
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It's located in BC, Canada next to highway 99 in the Sea to Sky Corridor to the north of Squamish. Look up Alice Lake Provincial Park in any maps app and you should be able to find it.
Yea, I'm in BC, Canada.
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Did you see any bears?
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No, we did not see any bears.
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Superb views! I wish I had such natural beauty nearby.
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Thanks. This one is about 1hr30mins drive from home. We drive around and travel around to get to these trails.
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The Lakeview is amazing!
I also love hiking and trekking!
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very nice photos and of course nature. I think that you did enjoy it :-) good luck for next hike trip
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Very nice.
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Thanks!
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Great pictures! Amazing fungus!
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Thanks. The fungi are pretty cool and there are plenty of them throughout every forest.
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