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Richmond, BC
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Posted - 12/27/2010 : 02:11 AM
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I have never been to the UBC Research Forest before and after looking at some past CT trip reports it looks like a nice winter walking area. I was wondering if anyone has been there recently and if so is there any snow on the ground? Is there an approx. elevation, or distance from the trailhead, where the snow starts in an average winter?
The website does not have any information on the recreational use of the area but I imagine you have to park at a gate and go on foot from there? Do they have road/trail maps available?
And on a side note is Loon Lake accessible for public canoeing in the summer? |
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coquitlam, bc
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Posted - 12/27/2010 : 09:34 AM
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Loon Lake accessible for public canoeing in the summer
- Not for the public, this is a private camp, Unless you could arrange keys and access to the private camp. |
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West Coast, B.C.
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Posted - 12/29/2010 : 09:39 AM
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They have new signage/map at the parking lot, and maps are available at the office. The main road system is a 23 km walk/loop and there are several trails that make good easy loops. There are also several side roads from previous logging that take you to good view points. Last week the snow level started within an hour walk from the gate around Placid Lake. If you know the route, you can also access Mike Lake and Alouette Mountain in Golden Ears via the research roads. This makes a good SS when the GE gates are closed due to heavy snow (they do not plow in winter).
No activity other than hiking/walking is permitted by the general public. Loon Lake is a private facility that hosts weddings, conventions, retreats etc. In the summer the camp is rented by the Cancer Society for a kids summer camp.
You cannot take your vehicle in unless you are booked into the camp (access code required), and no bikes allowed. Hope this helps. |
Edited by - DW2 on 12/29/2010 09:41 AM |
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| DW2
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West Coast, B.C.
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Posted - 12/29/2010 : 10:20 AM
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| Also no dogs allowed. |
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Malcolm Knapp Research Forest
