HAIRTRIGGER LAKE

Sandy Stewart

HAIRTRIGGER LAKE

Hairtrigger Lake can be reached by a hiking trail via Paradise Meadows, (located mid eastern, Courtenay area, Vancouver Island, B.C.). The hike is a 13.2 km round trip hike. The first half is pretty easy going, but once you leave Helen Mackenzie Lake to travel on upward to an elevation of 1200m, the trail gets somewhat rougher and traveling slower. Many entwining tree roots along the way, have one watching their footing, as does swampy areas and steeper inclines. It was a pretty warm mid August afternoon when my friend and I made our way up the trail. Due to the heat and sweating our way up, my friend decided the trail should be named “Sweat in the eye” trail. We enjoyed a few good laughs as we made our way up. Finally after 3 hrs and 20min of hiking, we made it to our destination! Like I had read on the internet, the views most certainly rewarded the hikers who made it up to Hairtrigger Lake!

Hairtrigger Lake was named by Clinton Wood to commemorate the time, in the 1930’s, when his party was out of food &, not wanting to return home, they went hunting for a deer in this area. He saw one but, in his excitement, pulled the trigger too soon, & missed the deer, which bounded away. So the party had to go back out empty handed, which was quite a journey in those days.

In the background one can see the peak of Mt Albert Edward ( just right of the center). Mt Albert Edward was named for Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, Later Kin Edward VII.

The surrounding alpine area is stunning and one couldn’t help but notice the sweet subtle scent of flowering Heather, as it drifted in the warm summer air!

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HAIRTRIGGER LAKE by Sandy Stewart
HAIRTRIGGER LAKE by Sandy Stewart
  • Marvin Collins

    Marvin Collins

    Beautiful shot Sandy, love the colors and that lake has to be pristine. Did you go for a swim?, after a hike like that I would dive in.

  • Sandy Stewart replied

    Thank you very much Marvin! No, I didn’t dive in, but I was certainly tempted! There was a lady that had been camping in the area who enjoyed a nice cool swim! She had mentioned to us, that “up here there are no clothes needed”! We were too busy getting in some pics, before we had to make our way back down the mountain. We only spent 40min taking pics, taking a quick break, snack and re-hydrating before making our decent back down the mountain. We left the truck at 9:30am and got back to the truck at 4:30pm. We spent about 1 hr 20 min in all taking pics and the rest was all hiking! lol

  • Yool

    Yool

    OMG…....this is so very beautyful !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Sandy Stewart replied

    Thank you very much Yool! That is exactly what I thought when I approached the lake! lol

  • Sensiworld

    Sensiworld

    Beautiful shot, great scenery !

  • Sandy Stewart replied

    Thank you so much Sylvia!

  • dancinfreakshow

    dancinfreakshow

    Another fantastic capture!!!! Beautiful:)

  • Sandy Stewart replied

    Thank you very much dancinfreakshow!

  • Steve plowman

    Steve plowman

    What stunning scenery and a stunning photograph.

  • Sandy Stewart replied

    Thank you very much Steve!

  • mompaq

    mompaq

    Wonderful image!

  • Sandy Stewart replied

    Thank you very much mompaq!

  • davidmilne

    davidmilne

    Stunning scenery and reflections Sandy,gorgeous photo!!

  • Sandy Stewart replied

    Thank you very much David!

  • Barry Norton

    Barry Norton

    Abssolutely beautiful

  • Sandy Stewart replied

    Thank you much Barry!

  • David Friederich

    David Friederich

    This is a magnificent landscape photograph, Sandy. At first, I thought it was another pic from you Rockies trip. I think I forgot how scenic it is right here on Vancouver Island.

  • Sandy Stewart replied

    Thank you very much David! The whole time I was there, I kept thinking about how much it reminded me of the Jasper/Banff area. I felt as if I was in the Jasper/Banff area! lol Yes, we certainly do have some beautiful places here on the island too! It’s just a matter of figuring out where they are and how to get to them. lol This one took a good many hours of hiking!

  • dinghysailor1

    dinghysailor1

    wonderfully scenic capture!! so well done!

  • Sandy Stewart replied

    Thank you very much dinghysailor1!

  • Glenna Walker

    Glenna Walker

    OMG, this is so gorgeous, awesome shot Sandy :D

  • Sandy Stewart replied

    Thank you so much Glenna!

  • naturelover

    naturelover

    Wow! this is just breathtaking scenery -an instant fav!!

  • Sandy Stewart replied

    Thank you so much naturelover!

  • Curtiss Simpson

    Curtiss Simpson

    Beautiful Sandy such a lovely image of a pristine area, makes wish I was there !

  • Sandy Stewart replied

    Thank you very much Curitis! Despite a few blisters and sore muscles later, I am very happy I made the trip to see this lovely area in real life!

  • BigD

    BigD

    It looks so…..quiet, Sandy.

  • Sandy Stewart replied

    It’s funny you mention that, because I said to my friend that it was so quiet that one could hear a pin drop. It was not only a beautiful place, but peacefully quiet too!

  • Claire Farley

    Claire Farley

    Breathtaking view. Beautifully captured!

  • Sandy Stewart replied

    Thank you very much Clair Farely!

  • JerryI

    JerryI

    Every body needs one of these in their portfolio. Yours is very nice.

  • Sandy Stewart replied

    Thank you very much Jerry!

  • Blair Wainman

    Blair Wainman

    Wow! What breathtaking scenery and so well captured! Great work, Sandy!

  • Sandy Stewart replied

    Thank you so very much once again Blair!

  • J. D. Adsit

    J. D. Adsit

    You have a wonderful set of landscapes as well. Gorgeous scenes abound, now I just wish I could bring my camera up that way ;)

  • Sandy Stewart replied

    Thank you very much J.D.adsit!

  • Nikki Collier

    Nikki Collier

    So Beautiful!!

  • Sandy Stewart replied

    Thank you so much Nikki!

  • Jason Connolly

    Jason Connolly

    Breathtaking scenery…

  • Sandy Stewart replied

    Thank you so kindly Jason!

  • richiedean

    richiedean

    This is an absolutely stunning area Sandy and a superb shot. Instantly appealling to me, being an outdoor person …........ :))

  • Sandy Stewart replied

    Thank you very much richie! It feels so good to be able to view these beautiful areas in real life. It is like a breath of fresh air!

  • Nathan Walraven

    Nathan Walraven

    Breath taking picture!

  • Sandy Stewart replied

    Thank you so very much natew79!

  • Scott Denny

    Scott Denny

    Beautiful scene. Nicely framed. Another great photo.

  • Sandy Stewart replied

    Thank you muchly Scott! :)

  • Angie McKenzie

    Angie McKenzie

    beautiful!!

  • Sandy Stewart replied

    Thank you so much Angie! :)

  • Hawker

    Hawker

    Superb photography, love the depth in your pictures

  • Sandy Stewart

    Sandy Stewart

    Thank you so much Hawker! :)

  • Rany Lutz

    Rany Lutz

    Wow! Perfect shot.

  • Sandy Stewart replied

    Awe,......thank you Rany! It is actually much more perfect in real life! :)

  • Jordan Busson

    Jordan Busson

    Amazing photograph. The place looks beautiful. As for the photo, I love the colour contrast and the clarity. Great detail. The composition is great, and I enjoy the fact that the clouds add depth to the scene. Well done. (I wish I could have been there, that lake looks truly beautiful!)

  • Sandy Stewart replied

    Thank you so very much,.....yes it is a stunning place to behold in real life! It was a long and strenuous hike up, but so well worth it all!
    Many thanks again! :)

  • Gyuri Nagy

    Gyuri Nagy

    Stunning image!

  • Sandy Stewart replied

    Thank you so kindly Gyuri! :)

  • Béla Török

    Béla Török

    Fabulous image, dear Sandy!

  • Sandy Stewart replied

    Thank you so very much dear Bela! :)

  • Barbara Applegate

    Barbara Applegate

    Congratulations

  • Barb White

    Barb White

    BEAUTIFUL shot – congrats on your feature!

  • Rick & Deb Larson

    Rick & Deb Larson

    GORGEOUS!! ..... A truly STUNNING scenic capture!! .... HUGE CONGRATS on your WELL DESERVED feature!! Take Care ~ Rick & Deb ~ :)

  • Debbie Roelle

    Debbie Roelle

    Beautiful view, amazing image!!

  • Sandy Stewart replied

    Thank you so kindly Debbie! : )

  • CarrieAnn

    CarrieAnn

    Majestic Capture ~ What a beautiful place, excellent composition, reflections and colors, well worth the hike !

  • Sandy Stewart replied

    Thank you so much CarrieAnn! : )

  • Appel

    Appel

    Stunning shot!!! Thank-you for sharing the rewards of your labors! :-)

  • Sandy Stewart replied 7 days ago

    Thank you so much Appel! : )

  • IPFOTO

    IPFOTO 8 days ago

    Wow. amazing scenery. Wish I could go fly-fishing there.
    And thanks for your comment on my birds :-)

  • Sandy Stewart replied 7 days ago

    Thank you! Yes, it is a beautiful area and lake and to fish you would have to hike up the mountain 13.2 kms! lol : )

  • IPFOTO

    IPFOTO 7 days ago

    No problem :))
    Only if I catch a fish i Want to take home :    (

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