Joffre Lakes Adventure | A Glacier-Blue Fairytale
"Where every step rewards you with water so blue, it looks photoshopped." 💙 🗓️ The Great Permit Battle Thursday 7AM sharp: Snagged a day pass for July 6 (surprisingly easy!). Pro tip: Set an alarm – passes sell out in minutes on weekends! 🥾 Hike Breakdown Distance: 8.6km round trip Elevation gain: 506m (aka "butt-burning switchbacks") Total time: 4h24min (2h58min moving) 🌊 Three Lakes, Three Personalities 1️⃣ Lower Lake 5-min walk from parking lot Current vibe: Mosquito party 🦟 (April’s icy version was prettier) 2️⃣ Middle Lake 1-1.5hr climb: Brutally sunny ☀️ – pack electrolytes! Instagram central: 🌲 Everyone posing on the "floating log" 💦 Daredevils jumping into freezing water (see pics 5-8) 3️⃣ Upper Lake (The Showstopper) 30-min final push past a misty waterfall Magical moments: 💍 Surprise proposal on the lake’s boulder (even the glaciers cheered!) 🐭 Elusive pikas chirping in the rocks Glacier view detour: Spotted two tiny specks trekking the treacherous ridge (respect!) ⚠️ Survival Guide Footwear: Hiking boots mandatory – the trail is 50% rocks, 50% roots. Hydration: 1.5L water minimum (no refill spots). Timing: Arrive before 8AM to avoid crowds + midday heat. 📸 Photo Ops You Can’t Miss Middle Lake’s log (classic) Upper Lake boulders with glacier backdrop Waterfall selfies on the ascent #JoffreLakesMagic #HikeBC #GlacierLakeDreams
