Penner Lake

This short hike starts on Round Lake Trail which weaves around various alpine lakes. Round Lake Trail extends east from Feeley Lake to the Grouse Ridge Trail, passing Island, Long, Round, and Milk Lakes along the way. There are several excellent campsites near Island Lake, a picturesque lake surrounded by rock knolls and scattered patches of timber. Several rocky islands give the name to this, the largest of the lakes in the group. Summer visitors often swim to these islands to enjoy the sun and the scenery. Then make your way along the shores of Island Lake and various unnamed lakes/ponds. After heading uphill for a bit, you'll head left on Crooked Lakes Trail to arrive at Penner Lake. The trail is maintained from Island Lake to Penner Lake, of the most scenic of the Grouse Lakes, with good fishing and a number of good campsites.There is a wide variety of alternate trails in the area to take to either extend or shorten this hike as desired. Additionally, there are also lots of good areas for backcountry camping.