Shannon Lake Group Hike Sunday July 13

Come join us for a group hike to beautiful Shannon Lake, located in a mountainous amphitheatre SW of Hills with access off Bonanza Road and the Shannon Creek FSR. This is a moderately difficult, relatively short hike with some steeper sections with unstable footing. The hike alongside Shannon Creek and the lake itself are worth the time and effort!

Date – Sunday July 13

Time – 08:00 am to 2:00 pm

Meeting Location – Mountain Top Coffee on Broadway, Nakusp

Kit – normal hiking gear and clothing including boots with ankle support, hiking poles and bear spray recommended.

Supplies – lunch and water for the day. Creek and lake water are available for filtering

Vehicle – 2 wheel drive with normal ground clearance acceptable for the FSR. Last 900 m is overgrown with light brush.

Driving Distance – H6 to Bonanza Creek Rd 31 km – Bonanza Creek Road to Shannon Creek FSR 1 km – Shannon Creek FSR to Shannon Lake Trail Turnoff 12.5 km – to Shannon Lake Trailhead 900 m

Hiking Distance – 2 km

Hiking Elevation Gain – 330 m

Trailhead Location – N50.0803190 W117.5885590