Island Lake Lodge Webcams
Please access the cameras directly here using these links:
Tamarack Lodge Webcam Click Here
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All trails are currently open, with a few areas where caution is advised. Wildlife is active — please hike and ride responsibly.
LAKE TRAIL: ✅ Open ⚠️There have been a few sightings of a mama bear and her cubs in this area. Keep your distance from any wildlife, keep dogs on a leash, and make lots of noise. Take a two-minute walk down to the Beach and find some of the best views of the Three Bears peaks.
FIR TRAIL: ✅ Open The trail is in excellent shape and features a lush canopy — perfect for rainy day hikes. Check out the new reroute!
RAIL TRAIL: ✅ Open Well-maintained and ready to go. This is a popular area for moose, so stay alert and be wildlife aware.
LAZY LIZARD BIKING TRAIL: ✅ Open The trail is in good shape. This is a two-way trail, so make noise to alert wildlife and fellow riders.
OLD GROWTH TRAIL: ✅ Open This trail is in good shape and is a great hike on hot and rainy days because of its thick canopy
TAMARACK VIEWPOINT & SUMMIT: ✅ Open The trail is in good shape. ⚠️ The final 300 meters (from Heiko’s Junction to the summit) follows a freshly grated dirt road with loose sediment — watch your footing.
BALDY LOOP: ✅ Open Trail is in great shape. For the best experience, we recommend starting at the Red Eagle Lodge trailhead.
SPINEBACK: ✅ Open ⚠️This area is a hotspot for moose, thanks to a nearby cold mineral spring. Stay alert and give wildlife plenty of space.
GOLDILOCKS LOOP (Via Spineback trail): ✅ Open Follow the blue spray paint dots.
⚠️ If you're scrambling, you're off the trail. Backtrack and find the markers. 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! We would be happy to honor the deal if you cut your hike short- just post a picture along the trail and tag us in the same way.
BIG WHITE PEAK ROUTE (Via Spineback trail): ⚠️ For experienced adventurers only — this is a route, not a marked trail. Expect route-finding and rock scrambling as you make your way to the summit.
CABIN ROUTE (Via OLD GROWTH TRAIL) and LIZARD LAKE ROUTE (Via RAIL TRAIL and Via GORBY): ⚠️ These routes are passable but expect overgrown sections. Proceed with caution.
HEIKO’S TRAIL: ⚠️ Expect fallen trees and overgrown sections. ***🚗 Planning to park at our lot? Be sure to check our Operations Calendar to confirm the access road is open.***