Summer & trails · Island Lake
Iconic Photo Spots
Twenty marked viewpoints across the lake, forest, and alpine.
Iconic Photo Spots
Twenty numbered photo spots mark lake, forest, and alpine viewpoints. Look for the white signs along the trail network.
#1 – The Boat Launch
The most photographed place at Island Lake. #islandlakelodge1
#2 – I Dew Point
The lakeside wedding ceremony site. #islandlakelodge2
#3 – The Lake Bench
A bench on the Lake Trail overlooking the island and lodge. #islandlakelodge3
#4 – Moose Grass Lookout
The grassy bank on the west side of the lake is a perfect moose viewing area and offers another view of the lake and Lizard Range. #islandlakelodge4
#5 – Fir Trail / Cedar and Fir Grove
The Fir trail is an easy extension to the Lake trail and has some magnificent groves of old growth forest including giant Douglas Fir and Cedar trees. This spot also has an interpretive sign describing the Old Growth Forest. #islandlakelodge5
#6 – Old Growth Trail
Giant cedars along the Old Growth Trail. #islandlakelodge6
#7 – Spineback Bench Bonsai Tree
The top of the Spineback trail offers a spectacular view, including the famous “Scot Schmidt” Bonsai tree. #islandlakelodge7
#8 – Spineback Upper Bench
The upper Spineback bench is located amongst alpine wildflowers of all colours. #islandlakelodge8
#9 – Mt. Baldy Summit
The top of Mt Baldy offers a 360 degree view of the valley, Lizard Range and Mt Fernie. #islandlakelodge9
#10 – Tamarack Viewpoint
The Tamarack Viewpoint gives hikers a unique panoramic view of the lodge, lake and Lizard Range. #islandlakelodge10
#11 – Lazy Lizard Lookout
The popular Lazy Lizard bike trail includes machine built berms, bridges and Old Growth forest. The photo spot offers a view of the 3 Bears and Lizard Range. #islandlakelodge11
#12 – Big White Summit
This mountain top is the highest accessible peak in the area and offers a stunning panoramic view of the Rocky Mountains #islandlakelodge12
#13 – Goldilocks – Upper Nonstop Pass
An alpine viewpoint at Upper Nonstop Pass. #islandlakelodge13
#14 – Tamarack Trail – Bubbling Brook
This iconic spot may be the most romantic. Located near the start of the Tamarack and Lazy Lizard trails, this spot has a quaint bench in a groove of old growth cedar trees beside a bubbling brook. #islandlakelodge14
#15 – Tamarack Trail Ridge Top
Located at the top of the Tamarack Trail and on the Mt. Fernie Ridge, this spot has dramatic views up and down the Cedar Valley and towards Windy Pass. This trail also makes up part of the famous Heiko’s Trail. At the end of July, you will find the ridge top and approach filled with a variety of wildflowers. #islandlakelodge15
#16 – Mt. Baldy Loop Creek Crossing
Located on the lower part of the Mt. Baldy Loop, this spot has a creek crossing and at the right time of year, the banks are covered in wildflowers. Photo spot number #16 is well worth the effort and offers a unique photo opportunity. #islandlakelodge16
#17 – Rail Trail
The Rail Trail is a historic part of the Cedar Valley and used to be a narrow gauge railway. On one of the stretches of trail, there is a long straight-away with trees on either side making for interesting photos. #islandlakelodge17
#18 – Big White Trail – Tua Rock
Located on trail up to Big White, this photo spot is located under Tua Rock, a big outcrop feature in the alpine. #islandlakelodge18
#19 – Goldilocks
Located on Goldilocks trail, this dramatic photo spot is on the East side of Baby Bear peak as you start the decent into the valley below. #islandlakelodge19
#20 – Tamarack Lodge Patio
This is one of the most photographed spots on the property. The Tamarack patio is an extension of our dining room and features spectacular views of the Lizard Range. #islandlakelodge20
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