| Echo
Lake Trail: Here is a wilderness trail that is
not as well known or as well used as others. Because it is not
as well traveled as others it is not as well maintained. The trail
is well marked but the path is overgrown and is best identified
by the colored markers posted on the trees. Following the tree
markers is your best bet to Echo Lake.
The Echo Lake Trailhead is located on an old logging
road south of Fort St. James, British Columbia, Canada. The trail
is the only public access route to the lake as the road to the
lake is posted as a private road leading to a Bible Camp. The
trailhead is located a short distance along the gravel road and
is easily identified by the large billboard sign.
The hiking route starts by crossing a an old clear
cut into a forest of second growth trees. Enter in to the trees
and continue following the tree markers, high stepping dead fall
trees and exposed roots, until you reach the shores of Echo Lake.
The 1 - 1.5 KM easy grade trail is mostly level
and should take no longer than a few hours to enjoy. The trail
is short enough to portage a canoe and do some fishing. But keep
in mind the trail is covered with many trees and zig zags through
a forest. A canoe at times might not be such a good idea. A belly
boat would work far better for fishing.
When visiting Echo Lake make sure to set aside
some extra time so you can continue to explore further down the
gravel road to another lake named Fish Lake.
Although the gravel road is rough at times, the trip is well worth
it as the road leads to the shores of the lake and one recreation
camping site, fire pit and boat launch.
Contact information for
the local Fort St. James, BC accommodations, tours, guides,
golf courses and attractions, realtors, etc. are posted
under the links listed to your right. =) |
How to get to
Echo Lake Trail: Travel south of Fort St. James
on Hwy 27 for 20 - 30 minutes. Watch for Fish Lake FSR on your
left hand side of the highway. The gravel road is not well marked
as the signage is back from the road hidden in the trees. If you
have pass Bearcub and Jack Pine Abbey FSRs than you have gone
too far. Take a left onto the Fish Lake FSR and follow the road
for a short distance to the trailhead signs.
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