Trip 119 - September 8, 2016 (Thursday)Watson Lake Trail HikeSeven Sisters Provincial Park
Near Terrace BC |
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Liked: Mountain viewpoint, moss-covered forest floor. Of note: Some moderately steep (though short) stretches. Hiking poles and boots are recommended. Northern BC Backroad Mapbook (3rd edition) Trailhead Coordinates: Page 34 (Kitwanga) D4. Related Website: Seven Sisters Provincial Park - BC Parks. Another Hike in Seven Sisters Provincial Park: Whiskey Creek Trail Hike. Watson Lake Trail is located in Seven Sisters Provincial Park near Terrace BC, fairly close to the Western end of BC Highway16. It's a short and pleasant trail, leading past two small lakes to Watson Lake, which is annually stocked. Watson Lake near Terrace should not be confused with the town of Watson Lake located in Yukon. 1. We are Eastbound on BC Highway 16, approximately 55 km East of the town of Terrace, with Watson Lake trailhead access road turnoff seen ahead. Turnoff coordinates: N 54⁰52.446' W 128⁰22.545'. Elevation: 183 meters.
2. The road after the turn. Nice and smooth.
3. Seven hundred meters later, we are at the trailhead. Coordinates: N 54⁰52.113' W 128⁰22.226'. Elevation: 213 meters.
4. There is a map of the trail by the trailhead.
5. Here it is.
6. The trail begins.
7. One of the few moderately steep but short stretches on Watson Lake Trail.
8. The most impressive view arrives within 15 minutes from the start of the trail.
9. Several minutes later, the trail splits, with a short trail on the right leading to the first small lake and a camping spot.
10. A view of the first lake.
11. We are now continuing towards Watson Lake. The second lake appeared briefly on the right side, but we kept going. This forest floor features a neat moss cover in many places.
12. It took less than an hour of hiking to get to Watson Lake.
13. It's hardly spectacular, but has lots of space for many fishermen.
14. We then kept going around the lake.
15. Passing by some debris.
16. And here is a good camping spot, where we ended our hike. Coordinates: N 54⁰52.859' W 128⁰21.652'. Elevation: 375 meters (162 meters elevation gain from the start of the trail).
17. A view of Watson Lake from the camping spot.
Watson Lake Trail does not offer much past the mountain viewpoint, unless you plan on fishing and/or camping, or just want a relaxing hike.
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