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Lake Trail is a year-round, easy grade trail system
located at the base of Boer Mountain north of the the community
of Burns Lake, BC, Canada. The trail system is a well maintained
network of hard-packed earth and boardwalk trails crossing over
foot bridges connecting Kager, Long and Slug Lakes together.
The 8 kilometre loop hiking trail starts from the
parking lot at Kager Lake. From the parking lot the walking path
loops around Kager Lake in both directions connecting to the loop
hiking trail circling around Long Lake. Most of the hike is trekking
through sub alpine forest mainly consisting of second growth pine
and spruce trees.
On the south side of Kager and Long Lake there
are a few off-shoot trails branching out to various viewpoints.
The viewing platforms provide excellent views of the surrounding
forests and lakes. Time your visit with the migration season of
birds and the viewing platforms become a window for birdwatchers.
Kager and Long Lake Loop Trails connect to another
3 kilometres of trails leading to another lake named Slug Lake
located southeast of Kager Lake. The trail system, in and around,
Slug Lake is also designated for use by ATV and off roading enthusiasts
in the summer and snowmobiles in the winter. This area is the
only designated trail area for motorized vehicles in the Kager
Lake system.
The Kager Lake Trail is a very popular local recreation
destination for many outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy hiking, horseback
riding and mountain biking. Prior to the lake is a mountain
biking park with even more trails, ramps, jumps and mud.
The trail is located in prime wilderness country
so be mindful and respectful of the forest environment around
you. It is always good to make some noise to let the wildlife
know you are in the area because you are sharing the forest with
bears, moose, deer and birds.
The large gravel parking lot at the trailhead to
Kager Lake is also the location of some camp sites. The walk in
campground has a few campsites hidden in the trees with picnic
tables and fire pits. At the far end of the parking lot is where
they hide the outhouses. And at the entrance of the parking lot
is a small roof top boat launch for canoes.
Contact information for
the local Burns Lake, BC accommodations, tours, guides,
golf courses and attractions, realtors, etc. are posted
under the links listed to your right. =) |
How to get to
Kager Lake: The Kager Lake Trail system can be
accessed by two trailheads. To access the main trailhead near
Kager Lake travel Hwy 16 into the Village of Burns Lake and then
turn up 5th or 8th Avenue to the end. Look for Gowan Road and
turn. Continue down the road until you turn left onto Boer Mountain
Road.From there drive pass the mountain bike park, to the large
gravel parking lot of Kager Lake,
The other trailhead entering the Kager Lake trail system starts
from the Long Lake end. Travel 6 kilometres east of the Village
of Burns Lake on Highway 16. Turn left onto Tintagel Road and
stay right passing a gravel pit. Just after the pit is a sharp
turn. The trailhead is on the left side of turn. Best to park
in gravel pit area and walk to trailhead.
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Kager
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