Chilliwack, BC
Canada
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Posted - 07/10/2012 : 9:53 PM
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Sometimes it's better not knowing what you're getting yourself into until it's too late to turn around. On google earth the lake below McGuire looks so close with decent access I figured it would be no trouble getting there.
I parked at the last branch road before the TH for McGuire and walked a short distance on the FSR until it ended.
 
Then I cut across a clearcut until I reached forest. All I needed to do was head south-west, hugging the hillside and avoiding what I took to be cliffs. There was very little elevation to gain (in theory) but I kept finding easy routes that lead higher only to have to go below obstructions and then regain some height. The little map on my GPS let me know where I was in relation to the lake but misled me as to the terrain. I found myself bashing through some prickles which only put up a bit of a fight. In the final push before the lake I found an old trail and followed it up.
It was pretty cool having this little lake all to myself. I took some pics and wandered around to the far side before making my way back.
   
On the return trip I was able to follow the trail further but lost it crossing snow fields and bashing through more prickly plants.
Does anyone know where the start of this trail is? I wouldn't mind flagging this trail if I knew where to begin. |
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 Happy go lucky, plaid wearin, postholin, safeway gaitor sportin, old-school film shootin, giver of many regards
Abbotsford, B.C.
Canada
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Posted - 07/10/2012 : 10:25 PM
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Dean
That is a sweet payoff for your efforts. Pretty little jewel of a lake, and great shots of it and McGuire's west face.
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Satirical photoshop junkie who frolics in the mountains of the Chilliwack River Valley
Chilliwack, BC
Canada
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Posted - 07/11/2012 : 03:00 AM
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| I've been to this lake twice before and seem to recall picking up that trail fairly soon after the clearcut. Yes it is a nice little lake despite it's first nations history. |
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Monday Morning Bushwack July 9
