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.
https://m.stacker.news/48135Sign displaying the name of the park at the drive-in entrance.
https://m.stacker.news/48136Map at the trailhead. Although it's a loop trail, so technically anywhere along the trail can be the trailhead.
https://m.stacker.news/48137The usual bear in area sign.
https://m.stacker.news/48138Stump Lake.
https://m.stacker.news/48139The trail also takes us near the Cheekye River. We went off trail to check out the river.
https://m.stacker.news/48140Dense forest in between the lakes.
https://m.stacker.news/48141Colorful fungus and moss growing on fallen trees.
https://m.stacker.news/48142Fawn Lake.
https://m.stacker.news/48143More fungus.
https://m.stacker.news/48144Edith Lake.
https://m.stacker.news/48146Small 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.
https://m.stacker.news/48147Alice Lake with many people playing in the water.
https://m.stacker.news/48148Another 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:
- The Panoramic Views of Panorama Ridge
- The Golden Larches of Frosty Mountain
- The Winter Snow of Pump Peak at Mount Seymour
- Sapphire Waters and Azure Skies of Battle Bluff
- It Isn't Always Sunshine and Blue Skies
- The Frozen River and Waterfalls of Maligne Canyon
- The Amazing Arches of Arches National Park
- The Bizarre Hoodoos of Bryce Canyon National Park
- The Magnificent Stones of Zion National Park
- The Flowing Walls of Lower Antelope Canyon
- A Glimpse of Hope at the Hope Lookout Trail
- Turquoise Waters viewed from Sea to Summit Trail
- The Three Peaks of Mount Seymour
- The Serene Winter Scene at Dog Mountain
- Murrin Loop and Jurassic Ridge
- Yosemite National Park
- The Bear's Hump at Waterton National Park
- Views of Okanagan from Pincushion Mountain Trail
- The Half Frozen Waterfalls at Franklin Falls
- Hole in the Wall of Vancouver Island
- Sometimes You Just Get Lucky
- Winter Wonderland at Alexander Falls
- Eagle Bluffs
- Smuggler Cove Marine Provincial Park
- Admiralty Point
- Myra Canyon Trail
- Garabaldi Lake
- Botanical Beach Loop
- Wild Pacific Trail Lighthouse Loop
- Whistler Train Wreck Trail
- Grouse Grind
- Crown Mountain
- Chance Cove Coastal Trail
- Big Four Ice Caves
- Stawamus Chief First Peak
I never saw colourful fungus. Great job. Keep updating
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.
I think mycelium is used to construct buildings, if I’m not mistaken.
You take great photos!
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.
Super Duper cool! Where's it? I think you're in Canada or Washington, right?
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.
Did you see any bears?
No, we did not see any bears.
Superb views! I wish I had such natural beauty nearby.
Thanks. This one is about 1hr30mins drive from home. We drive around and travel around to get to these trails.
The Lakeview is amazing!
I also love hiking and trekking!
Very nice.
Thanks!
Great pictures! Amazing fungus!
Thanks. The fungi are pretty cool and there are plenty of them throughout every forest.
very nice photos and of course nature. I think that you did enjoy it :-) good luck for next hike trip