Mystery Lake Trail
Short out-and-back hike to a mountain lake in British Columbia.
- 0.9 mi
- round trip
- 771 ft
- climb
- Out and back
- route
- Moderate
- difficulty
Mystery Lake Trail is a scenic out-and-back hike in British Columbia that leads to an alpine lake nestled in the backcountry. This short but rewarding trail offers hikers an accessible way to experience mountain lake scenery with moderate elevation gain. The route traverses through forested terrain before opening to views of the lake basin.
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Conditions and forecast
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