Central Mountain Trail (Murtle Lake)
To get to Murtle Lake, we have to drive to Blue River, then drive up into the mountains for 23 km. At the trailhead we have to load the kayaks onto carts and portage for 2.5 km. At the boat … Continue reading →
Tag Archives: Murtle Lake
Murtle’s Rivers
Murtle Lake sits in a basin deep within Wells Gray Park. It is North American’s largest non-motorized lake and a destination for many paddlers. We launch out of the lagoon and spend a few days of paddling, camping, and enjoying … Continue reading →
Wavy Crest Trail
One of the premier hikes in our province is the hike from Murtle Lake to the top of Wavy Crest Ridge. It is a very remote spot that takes some planning and time, but the trail is good and is … Continue reading →
Central Mountain
The two arms of Murtle Lake wind around Central Mountain (see the map in the previous post). From a number of viewpoints, hikers can look down the west arm or the north arm of the lake. To the east is … Continue reading →