McConnell Lake
Hike Summary:
- Elevation – 4200 ft.
- Distance – 3 km
- Time – about 1 hour
- Type – a gentle circuit around the lake
- Season – 3 seasons
Highlights
- a shaded route around the lake in the hot sun and a place to swim afterward
- eagles, ospreys, loons, and ducks frequent the lake
- The lake is popular with canoeists and kayakers.
To Get There:
From the Trans Canada Highway, take Exit and then turn onto the Lac le Jeune Road. Turn off at the McConnell Lake Provincial Park sign.
The Trail:
- the trail is a loop and can be hiked in either direction.
Notes:
• The lake is adjacent to 45 km of trails in the Stake Lake system. There is an unmarked junction on the south side that climbs up to the Sidewinder trail.