Stake Lake Trails

Stake Lake Trails

Location

On the Lac le Jeune Road

Road Access

Lac Le Jeune Road – south for 25 km

Trailhead

the main trailheads start at the Stake Lake parking lot.

Parking

Lots of parking at Stake Lake

Meet-up Spot

Aberdeen Mall

Optimal Group Size

These are double track trails with signs/maps at every junction.   Any manageable sized group is possible

Season

4 seasons (snowshoe trails in winter)

Seasonal Notes

Avoid late winter/early spring – ice, mud, and puddles

Best hiking is May through November.

No hiking once the cross country season starts (they track set the trails)

Length

2 km – 50km and everything in between; just pick a loop.

Difficulty

Most trails are moderate.   The outside loop is more difficult.   Most of Bushwhacker is more difficult.

Climb

Most trails are moderate.   Bushwhacker has some elevation gain.

Duration

Anywhere from 1 hour to 4 hours.

Fitness Requirements

The shorter routes are suitable for all hikers.   The longer routes are more demanding.   Bushwhacker has some rougher terrain.

Dogs

A good area for dogs.

Trail Info

  • Print a map to carry with you.
  • All junctions are signed and many have maps posted.
  • The trails can be quite muddy in spring.

General Notes

Mosquito season is June and at least half of July.

A fee is charged to snowshoe the trails in winter.

References/Resources