Do you want to experience one of the last unlogged forests of the Southern Columbia Mountains? This may be your opportunity.
Difficulty: moderate to difficult E2
Elevation gain: 1122m (3680′)
Key elevations:
Distance: 13km one-way
Time: 2 days return
Season: late June to early October
Access: easy
Map: 82F/11 Kokanee Peak
Drive: Take the Harrop ferry from Highway 3A across the west Arm to Harrop. Zero odometer. 0.0
.2km Turn right onto McConnell Road
.6km Turn onto the Lasca Creek Road.
8.4km Park.
Trail: The trail ascends through forests of lodgepole pine, hemlock, balsam, and cedar, crossing a number of small creeks and clearings. Several old cabins are passed, as are other historic points of interest along the trail’s length.
A loop could easily be done by hiking down the Mill Lake Trail.
What to do?
1. Climb Mt Lasca
2. Return via Mill Lake to see different terrain.
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