Since we talked about the Ptarmigan Ridge Trail last week, it makes sense to talk about Chain Lakes Trail this week. Chain Lakes Trail shares the same parking lot and same trailhead as the Ptarmigan Ridge Trail. In fact, the first few kilometers of Ptarmigan Ridge Trail is shared (the same as) Chain Lakes Trail. The two trails eventually fork off at a certain point, with Chain Lakes Trail continuing north, while Ptarmigan Ridge Trail continues south. Below are pictures of the portions of the trails before the fork. As you can see, the scenery are identical to the ones posted last week, with the weather being the only difference.

Start of trail, Mount Baker seen on the left in the background.

We went during early October, so the wild blueberry bushes had turned red.

Surrounding mountain ranges.

Beginning portion of Chain Lakes Trail is shared with Ptarmigan Ridge Trail.

This post marks the fork between Ptarmigan Ridge Trail and Chain Lakes Trails. Continuing straight continues on the Chain Lakes Trail.

Once we reach the fork, continuing on the Chain Lakes Trail brought us to some rocky terrain with trees far in the background. Eventually, the trail brought us to Mazama Lake. As suggested by the name of the trail, Chain Lakes Trail brings the hiker through several lakes, Mazama Lake, Icerberg Lake, Hayes Lake, Arbuthnot Lake. For our hike, we only went to Iceberg Lake and returned the same way. This is the route we took, which shows that it is a 6.6km out-and-back trail with 259m elevation gain. We spent some time having lunch at the lake and let the kids play at the lake before heading back to our car.

Trail continues onto some rocky terrain.

Even more rocky terrain.

Eventually, we see the first lake, Mazama Lake. It's a small lake surrounded by a lot of trees.

When we reached Iceberg Lake, I saw a toilet sign pointing a bit further down the trail. Turns out it's a wooden box with a hole located behind some bushes.

Iceberg Lake, our destination. The water was very clean and clear but a bit cold.

Heading back towards the parking lot. Little one ran out of gas so I had to carry him on my shoulders.

Another look at Mount Baker.

And also another look at Mount Shuksan before reaching the parking lot.

On our drive down, we also stopped by Picture Lake to take a few quick pictures. It is a nice lake next to the road, with a short 1km trail around it and a great viewing platform that showcases the whole lake and Mount Shuksan plus surrounding mountains in the background.

Trail right next to the road leading to Picture Lake viewpoint.

Picture Lake with Mount Shuksan in the background.

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
36. Four Lakes Trail at Alice Lake Provincial Park
37. Four Lakes Trail Winter Revisit
38. Lindeman Lake Trail
39. Malcolm Knapp Research Forest
40. Steelhead Falls
41. Cascade Falls
42. Dawson Falls
43. Bridal Veil Falls
44. Kay Falls and Bear Creek Falls
45. Lions Bay Loop and Crystal Falls
46. Overlander Falls
47. Flood Falls
48. Marymere Falls
49. Johnston Canyon Lower Falls
50. Elfin Lakes
51. Gold Creek Lower Falls
52. Nairn Falls
53. Lower and Upper Shannon Falls
54. Brandywine Falls
55. Mamquam Falls
56. Cliff Gilker Park Waterfalls
57. Snoqualmie Falls
58. Norvan Falls
59. Niagara Falls and Trestles at Goldstream Park
60. Niagara Falls
61. Ptarmigan Ridge