Tourism & Parks
Hidden Lake Territorial Park
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Hidden Lake Territorial Park is one of the many parks strung like beads along the Ingraham Trail. The closest access point from Yellowknife is at Powder Point, some 45 km along Ingraham Trail. It can also be accessed on foot from the Cameron Falls Trail, 48 km from Yellowknife. Hidden Lake is one of the most beautiful lakes in the area to the east of Yellowknife. On a sunny day, this lake appears aquamarine in colour, and you can spot the fish swimming in its crystal clear water. |
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Cameron River and Prelude Lake lie between the Ingraham Trail and Hidden Lake, and must be crossed to access the Lake. Powder Point Day Use Area offers access by canoe to the east arm of Prelude Lake and thence to Hidden Lake; the Cameron Falls Trail is a pleasant short hike through the forest to Cameron Falls. Above the falls, a bridge provides access by foot into Hidden Lake Park. There are two abandoned gold mines within hiking distance of Hidden Lake. The first is on the southeast side of the lake, a quick walk in from the shoreline. The second is on Thompson Lake, a difficult two hour hike in from the most northerly bay of Hidden Lake. Neither of the mines has been in operation since the 1940's. |
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Hidden Lake Territorial Park intentionally remains a 3000 hectare wilderness park, with no developed facilities. Firewood is not provided, and cutting of trees is not permitted, so please bring your own fuel and equipment for cooking, and pack out all garbage. Hidden Lake Park offers access to several of the Ingraham Trail canoe routes that traverse the surrounding terrain, including - The Lower Cameron River Route Place the cursor over each of the icons below, to see details of services available. View the Icon Legend. |
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Yellowknife is 48 km to the west from Cameron Falls Trail and 45 km to the west from Powder Point. |
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The parking lots and trails at Cameron Falls and Powder Point are open from May 15th to September 15th. Trails within the park may be accessible on foot outside of those dates, but they will not be maintained clear of snow, and you enter at your own risk. Services such as toilets and garbage removal are not provided outside the open season. The remainder of the park has no formal operating season. Each season at Hidden Lake Territorial Park offers different opportunities for outdoor recreation. |
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