WELLS GRAY TRAIL UPDATES AND CAMPING OPPORTUNITIES
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C Parks offers five fully serviced, reservable, vehicle accessible campgrounds in and around Wells Gray. The first is located at North Thompson River Provincial Park; it is a popular campground to stay if you want to be close to the amenities that Clearwater has to offer. If you prefer to be in the heart of the park, there are four campgrounds in Wells Gray Provincial Park: Pyramid (68 sites), 45 km from the Wells Gray Information Center; Falls Creek (41 sites) and Clearwater Lake (39 sites), 67.9 km from the Info Center; and Mahood Lake (39 sites). Wells Gray has something to offer for every outdoor interest: lush alpine meadows, excellent birding and wildlife viewing opportunities; hiking for every ability, ranging from a few minutes on a level trail to many days with a map and compass; boating, canoeing and kayaking. Guiding businesses offer horseback riding, canoeing, river-rafting, fishing and hiking; and the history enthusiast can learn about the early
homesteaders, trappers, and prospectors. Wells Gray Corridor Area (includes Pyramid and Clearwater Lake/Falls Creek campgrounds): Vehicle-accessible campgrounds, short hiking trails and spectacular views along the main road from the park entrance to Clearwater Lake. For your convenience, during the summer season this area of the park has a concession managed by the Park Facility Operator. Trophy Mountain: Approximately 6900 hectares contains over 45 sub-alpine lakes and tarns and offers opportunities for hiking, back-country overnight and day trips. Backcountry Areas: Information on some of the longer hiking trails, offering visitors the opportunity to camp in user-maintained wilderness settings. Clearwater River: An area of limited access along the Clearwater River offering hiking, fishing, wilderness camping and spectacular scenery. Contact Information: Shuswap Adams Parks Ltd. parkinquiries@telus.net
Simpcw - McBride to Barriere Mountain Bike Recreation & Tourism Initiative The Simpcw First Nation has partnered with the Western Canada Mountain Bike Tourism Association and undertaken the development of Mountain Bike Recreation & Tourism Development throughout the Simpcw territories. Outcomes of the program have included the development of more than 15km of high quality trails; the employment of Simpcw members as trail builders and maintenance workers; more than $250,000 in
grants & funding to support trails Community members on the land and reconnecting to nature; healthier community members; partnership with Recreation Sites & Trails to provide funding for maintenance; 15 women in Simpcw using trails to train for running races; holding community races and events in Chu Chua; Indigenous youth from other Nations visit Simpcw & learn about trails, riding and connecting with and protecting the land.
BUILDING CONNECTIONS AND A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
For more info or inquiries, please contact: Tom Eustache, Maintenance Manager | 250.672.9995 ext 222 | Tom.Eustache@simpcw.com www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks
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