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LAVINA FIRE LOOKOUT

Historic Fire lookout over-looking Duncan Lake, approximately 2244 meters (7280′) in elevation. The present tower was built in 1974. Great ATV trail up to the lookout from Glacier Creek FSR. Nice views of Kootenay Lake, Duncan Lake and surrounding glaciers. Looking to the Northeast is Emperor Peak with an elevation of 3127m (10259′).

Drive: At the flashing red light in Kaslo turn left onto A Ave. Towards the top of the hill turn right on North Marine Drive (Hwy. 31) toward Meadow Creek
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28 km. Village of Lardeau.
34.5 km. Turn right on Argenta Road toward Argenta and Johnson’s Landing. Cross the Lardeau River and proceed for approx. 1 km on a dirt road.
35.5kms. At the three-way junction turn left onto the Duncan Lake FSR.
Proceed approximately 7 km. and watch for the Lavina Forest Service Road marker on your right. Turn right onto Lavina FSR and follow until you reach a large parking area with a kiosk.
Unload your ATV here and follow the road to Fire Lookout at the top. This road is very steep in areas with lots of switchbacks. Elevation is 7280 feet or 2240 meters. GPS at the parking lot is N 50.279807 / W 116.915245.

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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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