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Southfork Lakes trail

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Southfork Lakes trail

Moderate

5.0

(2)

17

hikers

Southfork Lakes trail

04:01

10.9km

650m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: July 25, 2026

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Castle Provincial Park

Castle Wildland Provincial Park

Waypoints

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Start point

1

4.58 km

Barnaby Lake

Highlight • Lake

You'll encounter beautiful blue-green Barnaby Lake soon after emerging from treeline. You used to have to ford the Castle River early in the hike to reach this lake, but nowadays there is a bridge.

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2

5.24 km

Lower Southfork Lake

Highlight • Lake

This is the first of the two Southfork Lakes. They're popular for a long day hike or a mellow overnight stay, or as a stop along the way to Southfork …

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3

5.37 km

Upper Southfork Lake

Highlight • Lake

Only a thin buttress of lake separates Lower and Upper Southfork lakes, but you'll have to hike around the lower lake to reach this upper one. A footpath makes it …

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B

10.9 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.83 km

1.20 km

833 m

Surfaces

10.9 km

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Highest point (2,020 m)

Lowest point (1,400 m)

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