Adventure to Alouette Lake

Maple Ridge, British Columbia

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Rolling HillsGreat for Trail RunningFresh Water Swimming

Since we adventured to Alouette Lake during the winter months, the road was closed due to icy conditions. This meant that we had to park approximately 7km away from the lake and hike / run to see the views. We had a great time running, taking pictures, and sliding along ice on our way to the lake! If you are planning to visit Golden Ears, I would recommend going during the warmer months to avoid having to walk the extra 14km round trip to your car. There are lots of options for hiking, backpacking, overnight camping, or day tripping at Golden Ears, so I highly recommend checking it out!

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Stand Up Paddle

Fitness

Chillin

Photography

Mountain Biking

Running

Kayaking

Yoga

Swimming

Snowshoeing

Hiking

Bathrooms

Beach

Dog Friendly

Easy Parking

Family Friendly

Forest

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Lake

Picnic Area

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Waterfall

Wildlife

Swimming Hole

ADA Accessible

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