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.

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.

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.

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Yellowknife is 48 km to the west from Cameron Falls Trail and 45 km to the west from Powder Point.

Each season at Hidden Lake Territorial Park offers different opportunities for outdoor recreation.

Parks & Tourism
PO Box 2668
Yellowknife, NT X1A 2P9
Canada
Phone: (867) 873 7317
Fax : (867) 873 6230
E-mail: North Slave Parks

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