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3,117 ft
Distance
324 ft
Climb
-23 ft
Descent
00:15:25
Avg time
302 ft
Altitude change
668 ft
Altitude min
990 ft
Altitude max
668 ft
Altitude start
971 ft
Altitude end
9.7%
Grade
-11.9%
Grade max
31.9%
Grade min
2,664 ft
Distance climb
387 ft
Distance down
66 ft
Distance flat
00:15:25
Avg time

Four Lakes Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • E-Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Alice Lake & Highlands
    Squamish, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Hiking [+]
    • 40 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #1656 in Hiking [+]
    • #98866 in E-Biking
    • #356 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Other
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Season
    Oct-Apr
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Closed to bikers, use 50 Shades of Green to climb from Alice Lake

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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May 9, 2026 @ 7:59am (America/Vancouver)
May 9, 2026
May 6, 2026 @ 7:44am (America/Vancouver)
May 6, 2026
Dry with minor wetness in a couple of spots. A tree down across a portion of the trail. Can still get by
Feb 19, 2026 @ 10:34am (America/Vancouver)
Feb 19, 2026
Feb 18, 2026 @ 4:06pm (America/Vancouver)
Feb 18, 2026
Jul 8, 2025 @ 10:15am
Jul 8, 2025
No mud or dust. Perfect. Bugs not bad either.
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on May 9, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.5 (12 votes)
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        Directions to four-lakes trailhead (49.776580, -123.119790)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Four Lakes

        Where is Four Lakes located?
        Four Lakes is located in Alice Lake & Highlands, Squamish, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Alice Lake & Highlands trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.77658, -123.11979.
        How hard is Four Lakes?
        Four Lakes is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 9.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        What is the elevation gain for Four Lakes?
        Four Lakes has 324 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 23 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 668 ft to 990 ft.
        Is Four Lakes a point to point trail?
        Four Lakes is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is other.

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