Pink Lake is nestled deep in the Gatineau Hills, a particularly lovely lake, and a rarity. One of the shuttle stops is at the lookout, which is a two level overlook of the lake, with the hiking trail close by.
Interpretive plaques look at the nature and history of the lake. Named for a homesteading family of the 19th century, the lake has several qualities that mark it as unusual.
It has been noted to have waters that turn green in late August and into the fall. This is caused by algae. It also contains a species of fish that is a holdover of the saltwater Champlain Sea- the three spined spickleback, which has adapted to become a freshwater fish in this lake.
And it is a meromictic lake. This is a rare thing in lakes, but is defined as a lake where layers do not mix. This results in the deeper parts of the lake being low in oxygen.
It is a fragile lake, where erosion is an issue, and the hiking trail around it has been modified to minimize erosion.
Even glimpses of it from the lookout are tantalizing.
Beautiful colours of Autumn 🍂
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DeleteIt looks beautiful.
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DeleteBeautiful views and peeks at the lake. Take care, enjoy your day and have a wonderful week.
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DeleteGreen Lake in Green Lakes State Park, just east of downtown Syracuse in Onondaga County, New York is a meromictic. I never knew about meromictic lake until recently.
ReplyDeleteThere's one near where I grew up called Crawford Lake.
DeleteThose colours are really beautiful.
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DeleteNature at it's best.
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DeleteLovely glimpses of the lake.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, William.
ReplyDeleteLovely autumn photos and glimpse of the lake too ~
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Interesting about the algae, we have one type here that turns the water pink.
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