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Pink Lake

Name: Pink Lake
Rating: 2

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Location: Gatineau, Québec, Canada

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1. Pink Lake – Pink Lake loop from Wrightville

2.30km

00:37

30m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Pink Lake – Pink Lake loop from Wrightville

10.6km

02:56

190m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Pink Lake – Pink Lake loop from Wrightville

4.58km

01:16

80m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Nicole Woods

February 2, 2025

The lake isn't actually pink; it's named after the Pink family who settled the land in 1826. In truth, the lake is often green with algae, because the caldera-like basin protects the lake from winds. Thus the upper and lower waters never mix, meaning the bottom of the lake has no oxygen and anything down there never decays. Interpretive plaques along the trail explain the lake's unique geography, history, and flora and fauna.

Picnic tables and outhouses are near the parking lot, which are always open but you can only access by car on Wednesdays. There are shuttle busses on other days, check the Gatineau Parc website for the schedule.

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Elevation 120 m

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Location: Gatineau, Québec, Canada

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1. Pink Lake – Pink Lake loop from Wrightville

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