HIKING: A SCENIC TRAIL AWAITS YOU...
BEAR DENS TRAIL is a 2.4 km trail that is accessed through the Omineca Ski Club. It offers interesting rock formations and a breathtaking view of Burns Lake. Steep slopes make it moderately difficult. Drive south on Hwy 35 and follow the signs to the Omineca Ski Club. BURNS LAKE SOUTH TRAIL is a new low-impact, non-motorized, naturally respectful trail system on the south side of Burns Lake that consists of 8 km of easy walking trails around a small lake and marshy area. There are several hikein campsites along the way with tent pads, picnic tables and fire rings, as well as some covered shelters. To get there from Burns Lake, drive south on Hwy 35 and just before the Omineca Ski Club, you’ll see the turn off for the trail. (Sections of the trail are still in progress.)
To take in the striking scenery of the Lakes District, put on a pair of comfortable hiking boots and head out on one of more than two dozen trails maintained by Recreation Sites and Trails BC.
EVENESHEN NATURE TRAIL is an easily accessible trail in Burns Lake. This one km trail winds along a creek through the heart of Burns Lake. Hikers needing more of a challenge can connect with the Rod Reid Nature Trail at the end of the Eveneshen Nature Trail. This trail can be easily accessed from the Burns Lake Visitor Centre on Highway 16.
NOURSE CREEK TRAIL is one of the most spectacular trails in the area. This 6.5 km trail treats hikers to the impressive Nourse Creek Falls. The first falls are 1.5 km from the start of the hike and the second falls can be found 3.4 km along the hike. From the parking lot, the trail winds upstream along the banks above Nourse/ Allin Creek. As the trail climbs into the hills, there are great views southward over Francois Lake. Along the creek there are scenic hoodoos, waterfalls to admire and, if the weather’s right, some good swimming holes. The trail grade is fairly gentle with just a few short steep sections. To get there from Burns Lake, drive south on Hwy 35. Pass the Francois Lake Ferry terminal and continue along the north shore of Francois Lake for about 15km to the Henkel Forest Service Road. Turn right and drive about 1.5 km to the trail parking lot.
ROD REID NATURE TRAIL, is suitable for the whole family, the 2.1 km trail with its easy, wide, level-ground path is ideal for children and seniors. The trail circles around the astonishing Loch Lomond wetlands and offers hikers a chance to examine wetland plants and observe the area’s extraordinary birds from one of several viewing platforms. Loch Lomond is also known as Beaver Pond since it was created by a beaver dam, which is still visible at the mouth of the pond. It can be easily reached by driving up 8th Ave. then connecting to 9th Ave. until you reach the parking lot or by following the Eveneshen Trail from the Burns Lake Visitors Information Centre on Highway 16. KAGER LAKE TRAIL is a 2.8 km easy and flat hiking trail around Kager Lake suitable for all ages. Hikers can observe some of the area’s native plant species in this secondary pine and spruce forested area. There are also picnic tables and fire pits along the trail for visitors to enjoy. The trail system begins at Kager Lake and proceeds along the lake in both directions, with an option of continuing around Long Lake (6.4km). Secondary trails at the south end of Kager Lake provide viewpoints of the surrounding area. Free camping!! There is a car-camping site, with a large parking area for large RVs and trailers (6 sites, including tables, fire rings and three outhouses) located adjacent to the parking lot. Twelve tent sites (tables, fire rings) are located around
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(UNCHA MOUNTAIN) RED HILLS PROVINCIAL PARK - There is a hiking trail that runs for approximately 3km parallel to the north side of Francois Lake in the Red Hills. The park is reached by road from Burns Lake via Highway 35 to the community of Francois Lake, then along Francois Lake East Road.
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STAR LAKE TRAIL is located further up Boer Mountain Road, near the top lookout. It’s 1 km down to the lake and a 4.5 km loop around the lake. Easy to moderate trail with some steep sections on descent to Star Lake. There are unmanaged tenting areas on both the north and south ends of Star Lake. To get there follow the above directions for Kager Lake but keep going past Kager Lake, almost to the top of Boer Mountain.
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the Kager Lake Loop, including one located on a small island. There is also one tent site on Long Lake accessible by trail or water. To get there from Burns Lake take 5th Ave. from Hwy 16 to meet up with Gowan Road. Once on Gowan Road, continue until you reach Boer Mountain Lookout Road. Turn left. Follow the road to the trailhead, located on the right (Kager Lake is visible from the road). You will pass the Burns Lake Mountain Bike Park on the way to Kager Lake.
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