Chain Lakes, situated along the Owl Creek Forest Service Road in British Columbia, serves as a key access point and trailhead for several backcountry routes in the region. The trailhead sits at approximately 1,224 metres elevation, reached by traveling 9.

3 km up Owl FSR from its junction off Old Portage Road near Mount Currie. The FSR is steep and recommended for four-wheel-drive vehicles only; active logging means watching for trucks on the road. From this access point, trails lead to Fowl Lake (a 10.

22 km return trip with 349 m of elevation gain) and connect to longer multi-day traverses toward Tenquille Lake. The Chain Lakes themselves offer a natural rest stop, with signage pointing to a picnic area at the first lake.

The trailhead also provides the starting point for the Owl to Tenquille traverse, making it a popular launching spot for both day hikers and backpackers exploring this corner of the Coast Mountains.