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Lake Hiking Trail is full
day or a multi day wilderness hike exploring forests, lakes, creeks
and meadows in the backcountry wilderness regions near the community
of Vanderhoof, British Columbia, Canada. The year-round 12 Km
trail provides overnight accommodations via a forestry cabin near
Home Lake which caters to adventurers in every season.
The main portion of the Home Lake Hiking Trail
starts from Kluskus FSR (Forest Service Road) and leads to three
main lakes and a modest wilderness cabin. The entire long-haul
Home Lake Trail starts from the gravel FSR and connects to the
Kenney Dam FSR located northeast of the Greer Creek Recreational
Campsite.
The first section leading to Home Lake - the main
lake - is approximately 4 Km long one way. The hike follows along
a mix-match trail system crossing over tumbling creeks with some
sections of the trail overgrown with grass while other sections
follow an earthy single track pine-needle cushioned route. This
portion of the trail is mostly easy grade hiking and should take
no longer than 2 hours to complete one way.
2 Kms after Home Lake there is a wilderness cabin
and picnic area. The wilderness accommodation operates on a first
come first serve basis and used year round. The short distance
from the lake to the cabin should take no longer than hour to
hike.
For the long haul hikers the trail continues to
a third lake which is named Paddle Lake. From the Home Lake trailhead
to Paddle Lake should not be attempted in one day. This route
is a multi day adventure. There is no cabin at this lake but there
is some wilderness camping.
Some backpackers decide to complete the whole multi
day route ending at the Kenney Dam FSR. The entire route explores
many more rivers and lakes like Crystal Lake. There is no cabins
located after Home Lake. All backpackers should be prepared for
wilderness camping conditions.
The trail is located in the deep backcountry region
of Northern BC. And like most of the backcountry territory in
this region there is plenty of wildlife to be seen. Some of the
more popular sightings include Moose, Black Bears, Wolves and
deer. The Home Lake trailhead is on the same gravel road as the
short and scenic Greer Creek Falls Hiking
Trail. This is a pleasant trip to a waterfall and picnic site.
During the summer the trail is used by hikers,
horseback riders and by people who enjoy some time outdoors fishing.
After the snow falls in the winter the trail is a popular destination
for xc skiers and snowmobilers.
Contact information for
the local Vanderhoof, BC accommodations, tours, guides,
golf courses and attractions, realtors, etc. are posted
under the links listed to your right. =) |
How to get to
the Home Lake Hiking Trail: From Hwy 16 in the
centre of Vanderhoof, BC, Canada turn onto the Kenney Dam Road
and begin traveling west. The paved road will past Sai'kuz
First Nation Village and follow the shores of Nulki Lake eventually
turning into a gravel road. At the main intersection of the Kenney
Dam, Kluskus and the Telegraph Forest Service Roads (FSR) turn
onto Kluskus and continue to follow the signs. At about the 44
km point (27 mi.) a small gravel parking lot on the right will
appear. There is a large Trail Marker sign hidden in the trees.
Please isgn the register at the trailhead. Park, sign in and hike.
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