An easy loop along the water, mostly through forest. Little climbing, so it suits a slow morning or an evening walk. Most people take 2–2.5 hours.
Easy · 6–6.5 km loop · +100–150 m climb · 2–2.5 hours · Dogs: on leash
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Sea-to-Sky · ~70 min from downtown
Figures approximate. The suggested start helps you finish in daylight. Check BC Parks before you go.
In Alice Lake Provincial Park, start beside a creek near the South Beach lot and climb briefly through forest to open ground and a sign to Edith Lake. Continue north on the access road, keep left past the lake, follow signs at an old logging road to Stump and Fawn Lakes, with a short side trip to Fawn Lake. Wind through shady forest toward the Cheekye River to Stump Lake, then complete the circuit past Alice Lake back to the start.
Watch for: Several road and trail junctions; follow the lake signs.
Best season: Best April to November
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| Region | Sea-to-Sky |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Season | Spring to fall |
| Trailhead | Alice Lake Park, Squamish |
| Parking & transit | Little or no transit; plan to drive. |
| Permits & passes | None for day use; check BC Parks. |
| Dogs | On leash |
| Kid-friendly | Yes, with supervision |
| Highlights | Lakes & water, Forest |
| Crowds | Moderate |
| Managed by | BC Parks |
BC Parks: dogs must be leashed and are not allowed on the Alice Lake Trail, beaches, playground or picnic areas. Shared with bikes in places.
Numbers are approximate. Check BC Parks for closures and the AdventureSmart trip plan and Ten Essentials before you go. Tell someone your plan.
About 6–6.5 km (loop) with roughly 100–150 m of elevation gain. Most people take 2–2.5 hours. Figures are approximate; check BC Parks before you go.
Yes, on leash.
None for day use; check BC Parks.
Not easily. Plan to drive or carpool.
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Hike Vancouver. "Four Lakes Trail (Alice Lake)." Updated October 24, 2026. https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/four-lakes/
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