Pink Lake colors

I took off right after work to sample the fall colors in Gatineau park. I think I may have missed them at their prime but they were still pretty great. There weren't that many cars on the various parkways but the lot at Pink Lake was so full that people were parked on the side of the approach road.

Pink Lake has a trail about 2k long that loops around it. The shores around the lake are quite steep and so they have a big problem with erosion. As such a lot of the trail is boardwalks and staircases with small lookouts with views of and across the lake. This is a nice scenic hike that has some nice views that look right out of a Group of Seven art gallery. Also at various spots there are plaques describing the interesting geological signifigance of the lake.

It was quite cold although a nice sunny afternoon. Let's hope that it snows soon and I can visit the lake again,....on skis!