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This is our last week of operations! We are slowly taking the hiking signs down for hibernation. If you are unfamiliar with our trails, grab a trail map at the Tamarack front desk.
LAKE TRAIL: Take a two-minute walk down to the Beach and find some of the best views of the Three Bears peaks.
RAIL TRAIL: Enjoy the old railway spikes and the new boardwalks along the trail. Be wildlife aware as there have been many recent sightings of Moose on this trail.
LAZY LIZARD BIKING TRAIL: The trail is in good shape. Remember to make noise to let wildlife and other bikers know you’re coming – this is a two-way trail!
OLD GROWTH TRAIL: The trail is in good shape and offers a great canopy for warm days or rainy days.
FIR TRAIL: The trail is in good shape and offers a great canopy for rainy days. A new boardwalk was recently installed!
SPINEBACK: Be aware of Moose as this is a popular rendez-vous point. See if you can spot the fossil band around 1600m/1700m of elevation. They are mainly corals from an ancient shallow sea.
GOLDILOCKS LOOP (Via Spineback trail): TRAIL OF THE WEEK! Snap a photo at its “iconic photo spot #19”, tag @islandlakelodge in your post on Instagram & show your Bear Bistro server to receive a $27 Burger + Beer Deal! Look for the blue spray paint dots you’re unsure. If you are scrambling, you are off trail.
TAMARACK TRAIL AND THE VIEWPOINT: Improvements have been made to the upper switchbacks of the trail. Also, lots of loose rocks were cleared from the trail in the rock garden. Enjoy the new bench at our Iconic photo spot # 14!
BALDY LOOP: We recommend starting this hike using the trailhead at the bottom of the Red Eagle Lodge that will you lead you to North Baldy. The trail is in good shape.
BIG WHITE PEAK ROUTE: Adventure seekers, there is no trail. You will have to navigate your way through rock to find your way up to the summit from the Spineback trail.
LIZARD LAKE ROUTE (Via RAIL TRAIL and Via GORBY), CABIN ROUTE (Via OLD GROWTH TRAIL) and HEIKO’S TRAIL: This is a steep trail with a few overgrown sections. You will find a few trees down over the trail, but you can easily step over them.
***Please check our operations calendar to make sure our access road is open if you want to leave your vehicle in our parking lot***
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