western uplands

📍 Start: West Gate Access
📍 Finish: Maggie Lake
📏 Distance: ~11.5 km
⏳ Time: ~4 hours

Morning

9:00 am – Arrive at Western Uplands Trailhead (West Gate Access Point) and register vehicles and personnel.

10:00 am – Begin hike. The trail features rolling hills, rocky terrain, and dense forest, offering gradual elevation gains.

Take a scenic rest stop at Maple Leaf Lake before continuing toward Maggie Lake.

Afternoon

2:00 pm – Arrive at Maggie Lake and enjoy lunch.

3:00 pm – Set up camp and enjoy the clear waters for a swim.

4:00 pm – Learn-to-Camp training provided by SHE Ventures.

Evening

5:30 pm – Cook dinner while watching the sunset over Maggie Lake.

8:00 pm – Relax by the fire (if permitted) and play games.

Overnight: Maggie Lake campsite

📍 Start: Maggie Lake
📍 Finish: Pincher Lake
📏 Distance: ~15.5 km
⏳ Time: 5-6 hours

Morning

7:00 am – Wake up early for sunrise views over Maggie Lake.

8:00 am – Breakfast and pack up camp.

9:30 am – Depart for Pincher Lake, following forested paths and rocky ridges.

Afternoon

1:00 pm – Stop and enjoy lunch at Clara Lake.

4:00 pm – Arrive at Pincher Lake and set up camp.

5:00 pm – Rest, go for a swim, or explore the lake.

Evening

6:00 pm – Dinner and socializing.

8:00 pm – Fire (if permitted) and games.

Overnight: Pincher Lake campsite

📍 Start: Pincher Lake
📍 Finish: Susan Lake
📏 Distance: ~12.5 km
⏳ Time: 4-5 hours

Morning

7:00 am – Early start for breakfast and packing up camp.

9:00 am – Depart for Susan Lake, weaving through hilly terrain and dense forest.

12:00 pm – Enjoy lunch on the trail.

The route passes West Otterpaw Lake, small creeks, and marshy lowlands.

Afternoon

3:00 pm – Arrive at Susan Lake, a secluded backcountry spot with only one active campsite. Set up camp.

4:00 pm – Enjoy a private swim in the lake, relax, or take in the tranquil surroundings.

Evening

5:30 pm – Cook dinner and watch thesunset.

7:00 pm – Fire (if permitted) and games.

9:00 pm – Final night in the backcountry, ask SHE Ventures any outstanding questions!

📍 Start: Susan Lake
📍 Finish: West Gate Access
📏 Distance: ~16 km
⏳ Time: 5-6 hours

Morning

7:00 am – Wake up early and enjoy your final morning on the lake.

8:00 am – Breakfast and pack up camp.

10:00 am – Begin the final hike back to the West Gate.

The route follows rolling terrain and marshland, making for the longest day aside from Day 2.

Afternoon

1:00 pm – Lunch break at Lake Ramona, a great spot for a rest stop.

5:00 pm – Arrive back at West Gate Access.

Optional: Join your sole sisters in celebrating a well-earned meal in town before heading home.