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Pink Lake – Pink Lake Lookout loop from Heritage College

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Pink Lake – Pink Lake Lookout loop from Heritage College

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Pink Lake – Pink Lake Lookout loop from Heritage College

01:59

31.4km

410m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 8.09 km for 73 m

After 29.1 km for 96 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.85 km

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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8.12 km

Pink Lake Lookout

Highlight • Viewpoint

A scenic lookout over Pink Lake, which is a meromictic lake. The surface of the waters are a deep green during the month of August and September due to the abundance of algae in the water.

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14.7 km

Gatineau Park Promenade

Highlight • Trail

27.8 km

Do Not Follow Komoot – Green Lines Indicate Marshes or Rocks

Highlight • Natural

avoid trying to take a detour to get off a road with too many cars. it doesn't work well.

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27.9 km

Gatineau Park P3 Parking Lot

Highlight • Parking

Parking lot P3 offers parking for several hiking trails, such as the Gatineau Park Trail and the Pioneers Trail. It also features restrooms, a water fountain, and picnic tables.

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29.1 km

Lac-des-Fées Trail

Highlight • Trail

From the parking lot, to reach the Fairy Lake you have to cross a small bridge that leads to a pretty meadow and a wood. And of course, there's the lake itself! It's a beautiful place to recharge.

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31.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.5 km

7.67 km

1.91 km

940 m

322 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.3 km

1.59 km

640 m

342 m

320 m

135 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Saturday 15 August

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