It was a beautiful day for a hike to Hairtrigger Lake, an absolute jewel in the Strathcona Park crown. Twelve hardy souls set out on an 18 kilometre trek, doing a counter clockwise loop which took us up the right side of Helen Mackenzie Lake. Though experiencing a ‘gnarly’ climb on the ascent, we were rewarded with a well deserved lunch stop at stunning Hairtrigger before passing both Kwai and Croteau Lakes on our way back to the parking lot.
Bill J. provided the photos below; do click on the link to view the rest of them.
Bill J. provided the photos below; do click on the link to view the rest of them.
A second group (of three) set off for the same destination, but did a there-and-back version via Battleship, Croteau and Kwai Lakes. This entailed adding around two km to the route, but provided an easier ascent. And, yes, what lovely surroundings at Hairtrigger to enjoy our lunch!
Dawn provided the photos below.
Dawn provided the photos below.