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SIX MILE LAKES

SIX MILES LAKES TRAIL
This easy trail is near Nelson but far enough into the mountains to experience wildlife, wildfowl and picturesque lakes. Spring and fall are probably the best times.

Rating: ♦♦♦◊◊
Difficulty:
A1 easy

Elevation gain: minimal
Distance: 2.5km
Time: 1.75 hours one-way
Season: mid-June to mid-October
Access: Easy
Map: 82F/14 Kokanee Peak

Drive: From Nelson, take Hwy 3A east for 9kms and turn left on Six Mile Lakes Road (Duhamel Ck FSR).
0.0 Start on Six Mile Lakes Rd. Drive 9kms
9.0km Bear right
12.4km Park on the left.

Trail:
Cross Duhamel Creek and go through the large cedar, hemlock and balsam forest. The trail parallels the road on the other side of the lakes. Watch for stinging nettle and devils club in the slide paths. Watch for wildfowl and perhaps a moose. Spring wildflowers are a delight. The west end of the trail ends on the road. You might want to follow the road back to your vehicle but a return on the trail would be more pleasant.

 

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I would like to think of myself as a full time traveler. I have been retired since 2006 and in that time have traveled every winter for four to seven months. The months that I am "home", are often also spent on the road, hiking or kayaking. I hope to present a website that describes my travel along with my hiking and sea kayaking experiences.

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