Parks - trails of Kamloops, British Columbia
Stake
Lake is a wilderness recreation
destination located southwest of Kamloops , British Columbia,
Canada. It is a popular spot for hiking, mountain biking, fishing
and nordic skiing. Although, it is important to note that the
Stake Lake region is designed to cater to the nordic skiing crowds
during the winter months.
The area around Stake Lake
enjoys 45 km (28 mi) of very well signed and very well-groomed
classic and skating tracks for xc skiers. Cross country ski trails
range from novice to advanced. Some of the novice trails include
the Cartwheel, Cowpoke and Drifter while the Bushwacker and the
Rattler would be for the more advanced xc skier.
Throughout this Kamloops trail network
is a series of shelters and outhouses. Some with barrels for fires
to warm up. All trails start from the main parking lot. In the
parking lot on Stake Lake is a heated nordic lodge, pit toilets,
large trail map and picnic tables during the winter months. The
Stake Lake trails hook into the Gus Johnson Trail which leads
to Lac le Jeune Provincial Park.
In the summer months the boat launch and hiking
trails remain busy. Fishing, canoeing and kayaking is popular
on Stake Lake. Most arrive in hopes of catching some trout while
fishing. Others arrive to paddle the shores of the lake sightseeing
and hoping to spot some wildlife.
Hiking and mountain biking is enjoyed around the
lake exploring the many trails leading through the trees and up
to viewpoints. The trail system is by no means extreme except
for a few areas. High point along the trail network is near the
Bushwacker Trail at 1410 metres. The easy to medium grade trail
network is well signed and double wide which is ideal for good
hiking.
How to
Get to Stake Lake : Kamloops, BC, Canada
Follow the Coquihalla (Hwy
5) south and take the Lac Le Jeune Road turn off. Continue driving
for half an hour to the lake. Stake Lake entrance is on your left
and is located on Lac Le Jeune Road.
Contact information for
the local Kamloops, BC accommodations, tours, guides, golf
courses, ski hills and attractions, realtors, etc. are posted
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