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Memaloose Trail

A recently upgraded trail leading up to Poland Lake from Highway #3.

Statistics

Total Distance: 18.0 km (return)
Estimated Time: 6 hours
Average Grade: 4.6%
Structure: Linear - Return
Elevation Gain: 410 m
Start Elevation: 1344 m
Max Elevation: 1754 m

Details

* Goes to Poland Lake from the Allison Pass Highways Shed along Memaloose Ck.

This trail can be done as an in and out route, or as a crossover from Strawberry Flats by leaving one vehicle at the highway shed area (outside of the gate) and the other at Strawberry Flats.

The walk is very easy and there are a lot of wild flowers and mushrooms along the trail. It has recently been cleared of all blowdowns and is in good shape. There are a few boggy sections.

The trail itself is not scenic, but gives an alternate route to Poland Lake for those not wanting to start at Strawberry Flats.

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GPS Waypoints

Poland Lake Trail Junction N49.09076 W120.95507 10U 649295 5439559
Poland Lake Camp N49.09000 W120.95706 10U 649152 5439471