Wapiti Lake Provincial Park Located in the Cariboo, Central & Northeast

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Wapiti Lake Provincial Park

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Nestled in the Rocky Mountains, Wapiti Lake Provincial Park with its fast flowing rivers, crystal clear lakes and surrounding mountains provide outstanding scenic viewing, fishing and wilderness camping opportunities. Horseback riding is allowed in Wapiti Lake Provincial Park. Horses are permitted on the Wapiti Onion Trail. At km 19.2 an area in which horses can be tied has been established.
Tumbler Ridge, Chetwynd
30 km
1000 m
54.509427
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Wapiti Lake Onion Trail: The Wapiti Onion Trail is a 30 km (18 mi) trek from the trailhead at the recreation site to Onion Lake, which is located just north of Wapiti Lake Provincial Park. The trail includes many creek crossings and 1,000 m (3,280 ft) of elevation gain over a very short distance. Some of the attractions that are found along the trail include Wapiti Falls, the Catholic grotto and shrine, the cabin along the shores of Wapiti Lake, and the nodding onion that can be found along the shores of Onion Lake. The trek to and from Onion Lake is usually accomplished over several days and is only recommended for experienced hikers.
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Wapiti Lake Provincial Park is located about 60 km south of Tumbler Ridge in the upper portions of the Wapiti River drainage. It is accessed via the Ojay Main Road. Follow this road to kilometre 29 and turn right onto the 2500 road (at approx 25 km) a road that leads to an old well site. The trail starts at the southwest corner of this site. The trail is approximately 19 km and follows the north side of the Wapiti River and the shores of a few smaller lakes. A view of Wapiti Falls can be achieved by following a short 200 metre trail off the main trail at kilometre 7.

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