NTS Map:92F11. This hike starts out as an easy hike on boardwalk, and then becomes a bit rougher. The trail length is about 14 Kms, taking about 5 hours, with an elevation gain of about 185 meters. At every junction there is a direction map and - a you are here - arrow on it. However, the points between junctions have no indication to help you along, so make sure you stick to the path at all times and when in doubt retrace your steps. One wrong turn and you could be lost for a while. You'll be treated to beautiful alpine lakes with some nice views of the distant peaks.
Directions:
Forbidden Plateau: The main access route to Forbidden Plateau from Courtenay and Campbell River is via the Paradise Meadows Trailhead at Mount Washington. From Highway 19 follow signs to Mount Washington Ski Resort via exit #130 (the Strathcona Parkway) for 20 km. Turn left onto the Nordic Lodge road for 1.5 km to the Paradise Meadows parking lot.
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ByPosted By: Absolum
- Mon Jun 13 15:16:09 EDT 2011
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QuestionSnow ?!?Someone know if its still snow up there in mid june ? Or with normal summer gear im gonna be alright ?
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ByPosted By: dmarr
- Thu Jan 08 11:37:19 EST 2004
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UpsideEasy access to subalpine and alpine.
DownsideBusy. Can be buggy.
CommentIf you want to camp in this area, rather than just dayhike it, there are a few options. The two designated camping sites are Circlet Lake (good site for those who want to hike up Mt. Albert Edward)and Kwai Lake (good central spot for a variety of dayhikes). Both of these spots can be busy, see considerable dayhikers(especially Kwai)and while in appealing spots do show a bit of wear. A third optiuon is to backback souheast on a much less-used trail from the Murray Meadows area, past Panther and Johnson Lakes towards Douglas and McKenzie Lakes. The latter are at a lower elevation than the core area and are forested, with few views. The area can be bug-infested. It is more enjoyable to random camp in any of a number of spots along the trail between these two areas. This trail runs along a subalpine plateau from just past Johnston Lake to the drop towards McKenzie/Douglas Lakes. There are small ponds and streams, level sites and even some views, with far fewer people than the core area sees.
ByPosted By: trailpeak
- Tue Nov 11 20:31:49 EST 2003
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CommentTo the trail contributor, if you have pictures you can also e-mail them to info@trailpeak.com. Thanks.
Posted By: Absolum
Posted By: dmarr
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