| Silverthorne
Lake: A
great lake destination in the region - a lake that is remote,
yet close so many can enjoy. The lake is a beautiful year-round
destination acting as the centre of attention in the Houston
Community Forest located west of Houston, British Columbia,
Canada.
Silverthorne Lake provides
allot of recreational opportunities in every season. During the
warm months the region is a popular getaway for individuals who
enjoy a day of mountain biking, hiking, canoeing and fishing.
When the snow falls and temperatures drop below zero the trails
are covered in the white stuff attracting the xc skiers and snowshoers
to the region.
At the main entrance to the lake there are some
picnic sites, a boat launch and a picnic shelter. The picnic tables
spread out following the shoreline - some in private treed sites
while others in grassy outcroppings.
Many picnic tables have fire pits and wood was
plentiful onsite (on our visit anyway). In the bush are some outhouses
for any emergencies. In the corner of the entrance area is a large
log picnic shelter fully equipped with a wood stove. A handy item
in all seasons for heat and food.
The area around Silverthorne Lake is filled with
over 45 kms (28 mi) of challenging and beginner trails for mountain
bikers and hikers in the summer and xc skiers in the winter. The
trail system is part of the Morice Mountain Nordic Ski Club. An
association, operating from Houston, that maintains the trails
in the winter and operate a staging area in the main parking lot
and the warming huts and shelters.
Contact information for
the local Houston, BC accommodations, tours, guides, golf
courses, attractions, eco activities, artists, transportation
companies, realtors, etc. are posted under the links listed
to your right. =) |
How
to get to Silverthorne
Lake:
Travel 3 km west of the community of Houston, BC on Highway 16.
Take a left onto Buck Flats Road and continuing driving for another
7 km. Keep an eye out on your right for a few buildings and the
Morice Mountain Nordic Ski Club. Turn right into the ski club
and continue down the gravel road for a few kilometres to Silverthorne
Lake.
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