Accessible Trails Report - crd

File: 260-32
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
TO:
Chair and Directors, Cariboo Regional District Board
AND TO:
Janis Bell, Chief Administrative Officer
FROM:
Darron Campbell, Manager of Community Services DATE:
DATE OF MEETING:
November 14, 2008
SHORT SUMMARY:
UBCM Community Tourism project report – Wheelchair Accessible Trails Inventory
and Assessment.
VOTING:
Corporate Vote – Unweighted
MEMORANDUM:
In April 2008, the Board approved UBCM Community Tourism funding to complete a
Wheelchair Accessible Trails Inventory and Assessment.
November 5, 2008
The resulting final report, produced by Kary Fell and CARE Consulting is attached for
Board receipt and consideration.
Moving forward with accessible tourism opportunities, the report will be a valuable
resource in adapting priority trails in the Cariboo Chilcotin to be wheelchair
accessible. There are many elements of the study that will make it useful in this
endeavour.
The report reviews 46 trail sites and has identified seven trails that hold the most
promise for being developed into wheelchair accessible trails. There are also
straightforward recommendations for how each of the seven trails could be
appropriately improved. There is information on legal issues involving trail adaptation
and construction, such as trail permitting and policies, and liability issues, and a list of
potential contacts for promoting and advertising the Cariboo Regional District as an
accessible tourism destination.
The report also attempts to address trail improvement cost estimates. There is a table
provided that lists broad costs for different activities and structures. Construction for
new trails is listed as $10,000-$15,000 for every 1 km. Prices for accessible
outhouses, picnic tables and hourly labour wage for maintenance are also provided.
Costs for adapting existing trails is not provided, though an estimated hourly labour
wage for maintenance is comparable.
If the seven priority trails in the report were adapted into wheelchair accessible trails,
it amounts to about 20 km of trails (this excludes the trail network at Kersley because
it is described as having endless trail network potential). In order to reach a higherlevel goal 210 km of accessible trails by 2010, the other trails listed in Appendix A
and the challenge trails would need to be developed.
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Follow through on the report is already in progress, with accessible trail improvement
projects planned or in progress for Tatlayoko Lake, Kersley, Horsefly and
Cottonwood House historic site.
The most difficult long term issues with implementing the recommendations of the
report will be locating capital funding for improvements and establishing partnerships
with community groups and/or the province to manage and maintain trails where
improvements have been made.
With continued Board support, appropriate funding sources will be sought on an
ongoing basis to implement the recommendations of the report.
ATTACHMENT:
Wheelchair Accessible Trails Inventory and Assessment
POLICY
IMPLICATIONS:
None.
FINANCIAL
IMPLICATIONS:
None. The report was funded through the UBCM Community
Tourism program with contributions from, all Electoral Areas.
At this time, all trail improvements have been funded through
external sources, such as 2010 Legacies Now Measuring Up,
and the UBCM tourism program.
OPTIONS:
Reviewed by the Treasurer:
1) Receipt;
2) Other action.
RECOMMENDATION: That the agenda item summary from Darron Campbell, Manager of Community
Services, dated November 5, 2008, regarding the UBCM Community Tourism project
report – Wheelchair Accessible Trails Inventory and Assessment, be received.
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Wheelchair Accessible Trails
Inventory and Assessment
Study
CARE Consulting
Creating Accessible Recreation Environments
October 21, 2008
REPORT PREPARED BY:
CARE Consulting
Creating Accessible Recreation Environments
Kary Fell
1544 Eagleview Road
Williams Lake, BC
250-398-6425
[email protected]
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PREFACE
CARE Consulting has intimate knowledge of the Cariboo Chilcotin District and is
on a quest to make the area an accessible destination for all travellers, including
those with disabilities. It started as a love for recreation, involvement with a local
advocate's initiative and the realization that we, as a family with aging parents,
stumbling toddlers and a sister confined to a wheelchair, were limited by the
current accessibility of the trails in the Cariboo Chilcotin District.
CARE Consulting will always work to improve accessibility and create equal
access for all.
CARE Consulting was awarded a contract, Wheelchair Accessible Trails
Inventory and Assessment Study, through the Cariboo Regional District.
Funding was acquired through grant money from the UBCM Community Tourism
Project. The vision of the CRD and the board members is to create a niche
tourism market by establishing 210 kilometres of wheelchair accessible trails by
2010 within the Cariboo Regional District.
During July 2008, CARE Consulting, began assessing the accessibility of
specifically selected recreation trails in the Cariboo Regional District. We
performed an assessment of the District’s potential to be a wheelchair and lowmobility tourism destination. An inventory was completed on existing accessible
trails and we evaluated possibilities for establishing additional wheelchair
accessible trails.
This report is an overview of recreation trails that currently exist in the Cariboo
Regional District. The trails that we assessed were graded and
recommendations have been made for existing trails and the establishment of
new accessible trails.
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CONTENTS
Introduction ................................................................................................ 5
Trail Analysis
108 Mile Ranch .......................................................................................... 8
Farwell Canyon ........................................................................................ 12
Tatlayoko Lake Proposed Trail ................................................................ 14
Horsefly Salmon Habitat Trail .................................................................. 16
Quesnel Forks Campground Proposed Trail............................................ 18
Kersley Proposed Trails........................................................................... 20
Cottonwood Historic Site.......................................................................... 22
Challenge Trails
Begbie Summit Lookout........................................................................... 24
Deception Falls Trail ................................................................................ 26
Hendrix Creek Waterfalls Trail ................................................................. 28
Waterlily Trail ........................................................................................... 30
Trail Construction Permitting and Policies ............................................... 32
Trail Liability ............................................................................................. 33
Trail Construction Costs........................................................................... 33
Winter Accessible Recreation .................................................................. 35
Tourism Market and Visitor Projection ..................................................... 36
Marketing Strategies ................................................................................ 37
Appendix A – Trail Assessments ............................................................. 38
Appendix B – City Trail Maps................................................................... 74
Appendix C – How to Guide Accessible Trails ......................................... 83
Appendix D – Proposal Form for Trails .................................................... 86
References .............................................................................................. 89
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WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE TRAILS INVENTORY AND
ASSESSMENT STUDY
Introduction
Methodology: How we chose trails
We divided the Cariboo Regional District down into five general areas:
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Williams Lake
West of Williams Lake
East of Williams Lake
Quesnel and Area
100 Mile House and Area
We consulted with:
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Ministry of Tourism, Sport and the Arts: 100 Mile / Chilcotin District
Ministry of Tourism, Sport and the Arts: Central Cariboo District
Cariboo Regional District: Community Services
We acquired information from:
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Tourist Info Centres
Supernatural British Columbia website: Cariboo Chilcotin Coast Tourism
Backroad Map Book: Cariboo Chilcotin Coast BC
Ministry of Forests Recreation Maps
o Cariboo Forest Region West
o Cariboo Forest Region East
We chose a selection of trails from each of the five areas to view, with priority
given to looking trails and potential trails within a reasonable distance from a
center, highway or other attraction. Trails that are presently designated as easy
hiking trails were our top priority to assess as they were most likely to be
accessible in their current state. Characteristically, these are trails that are
relatively flat with a compact surface and an adequate width. We also focused on
trails that were shorter than three kilometres as they are more attainable for
every person.
Assessment Standard
This is the information that was referenced in our assessment process for each
of the trail selected:
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Parks Canada: Design Guidelines for Accessible Outdoor Recreation
Facilities
Trail Standards and Classification Chart – we created this chart based on
Parks Canada’s Guidelines combined with personal experience.
Trail Standards and Classification Chart
CLASS
ACCESSIBLE
USEABLE
DIFFICULT
LENGTH OF
TRAIL
WIDTH
SURFACE
0 – 3 KM
1 – 5 KM
3 + KM
1.20 – 1.50 m
Paved, packed
crushed gravel
clay mix,
boardwalk
1:16 (6%)
No drops
1.00 – 1.20 m
Crushed gravel,
shale, packed dirt
Under 1.00 m
Loose dirt, rough
surfaces, compact
wood chips
1:10 (10%)
0.30 – 0.60 m
buffer
Gravel, compact
dirt parking
1:8 (12%)
Variable
1 per 400 m
optional
MAX GRADE
SHOULDER
TRAIL ACCESS
REST STOPS /
BENCHES
Paved parking,
compact gravel
parking
1 per 200 m
From roadway,
rough parking
How we Determined Potential
Once the selected trails were assessed, the potential of each trail as accessible
was determined. Terrain is the main factor determining accessibility, as it needs
to be relatively flat. High potential trails are those that lead to a popular
destination or feature such as a waterfall, lake, marsh, grassland or viewpoint.
We selected trails that offer different settings and a variety of experiences to the
user including backcountry, wilderness and interpretive.
Trail Assessment
We assessed a combined total of 46 recreation trails and viewpoints in the
following areas:
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Williams Lake and area
100 Mile House and area
Quesnel and area
Wells and Barkerville
108 Mile Ranch
Horsefly
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7. Likely
8. Tatla Lake and area
9. Alexis Creek and area
10. Lac La Hache
11. Kleena Kleene
See Appendix A for detailed assessments in each of the above areas.
We assessed existing recreation trails as well as potential for development and
construction of new accessible trails. We have seven sites that we believe would
benefit from improvements or the construction of new accessible recreation trails.
Our top seven potential accessible recreation trail sites include:
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108 Lake and Sepa Lake Trails
Farwell Canyon – Proposed Trail
Tatlayoko Lake (Mill Site to Recreation Site) – Proposed Trail
Horsefly Salmon Habitat Trail
Quesnel Forks – Proposed Trail
Kersley Lease Land – Proposed Trail and Development
Cottonwood Historic Site Trail
Challenge trail recommendations include trails that are more adventurous. These
trails are rated difficult because of rough terrain, steep slopes and variable trail
widths. Our recommendation for challenge trails include:
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Begbie Summit Lookout
Deception Falls Trail
Hendrix Creek Waterfall Trail
Waterlily Trail
Also notable are these top BC Provincial Parks that we visited:
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Canim / Mahood Falls Trail
Barkerville: Cemetery Trail and Richfield Courthouse Trail
Bull Canyon: River Trail
Major municipalities, Williams Lake, 100 Mile House, Quesnel and Wells, were
asked to submit trail maps. These maps are included in Appendix B.
Accessible Trail Definition
Accessible recreation trails are useable by every person. These are regular
walking and hiking trails that have a minimum width, a maximum grade and a
compact surface. The process of creating an accessible trail is no more
complicated than building a non-accessible recreation trail.
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TOP SEVEN POTENTIAL ACCESSIBLE RECREATION TRAIL
SITES ANALYSIS
108 Mile Ranch
108 Mile Ranch is a small residential community situated in the heart of the
South Cariboo region of British Columbia, surrounded by rolling hills, ranches,
thousands of lakes and boundless recreational activities. There are great
recreational opportunities, including canoeing, swimming, hiking, and fishing on
108 Lake and Sepa Lake.
108 Mile features a Heritage Site with a collection of eleven historical buildings
on three hectares, including the old 1908 Clydesdale barn, one of the largest in
Canada, the 105 Mile roadhouse, the 108 Mile telegraph office, and the 1867
hotel and store. Your visit to the 108 Heritage site will take you back to the good
old days of the famous Mile Houses on the Cariboo Wagon Road.
TRAIL NAME: 108 Lake Trail
LOCATION: 108 Mile Ranch
PROPERTY OWNERSHIP: CRD Greenbelt
TRAIL LENGTH
7 KM RETURN
WIDTH
61 cm to 1.83 m
SURFACE
Compact clay / gravel, loose gravel, grass, a few large
rocks and rougher spots
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MAX GRADE
Max slope 11.5%, a long slope of 8%
SHOULDER
Grass and shrubs
CURRENT USE
Walking, mountain biking, x-country skiing, horseback
riding, snowmobiling
Parking lot at 108 Heritage Buildings off of Kitwanga Road
or at pubic beach and boat launch
8 benches
TRAIL ACCESS
REST AREAS /
BENCHES
BARRIERS
FEATURES
Some steep and rough sections
4 bridges, beaches
Public beach, 108 Mile Golf course, 108 Mile Heritage
COMMUNITY
Site, 108 Mile Stables
ATTRACTIONS
ACCOMODATIONS 108 Mile Hotel and numerous lodging at near 100 Mile
House
Several hills, but overall very nice trail. Would be great
COMMENTS
with assistance.
TRAIL RECOMMENDATIONS:
Decrease grade on bridge approaches and descents to a max of 6 %. Even out
rough spots along the trail and remove large rocks. Decrease grade on hills to
maximum of 8 %.
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TRAIL NAME: Sepa Lake Trail
LOCATION: 108 Mile Ranch
PROPERTY OWNERSHIP: CRD Greenbelt
TRAIL LENGTH
WIDTH
SURFACE
MAX GRADE
SHOULDER
CURRENT USE
TRAIL ACCESS
REST AREAS /
BENCHES
BARRIERS
45 MIN RELAXED WALK
2 KM
Max – 1.83 m
Min – 61 cm with short grass shoulders
Compact clay / gravel mix, some grass cover / old road
Bridge access: 8% at one end and 9.7% at the other end
with very short hills
Grass and weeds with some mowed
Walking, mountain biking, x-country skiing, horseback
riding
Two dirt parking lots off of Kallum Road
2 benches, 1 bridge, 2 parking lots
Steeper, rough access to trail from south parking lot
Sepa Lake, bird watching
A mostly flat trail
108 Mile Golf course, 108 Mile Heritage Site, 108 Mile
COMMUNITY
Stables
ATTRACTIONS
ACCOMODATIONS 108 Mile Hotel or 100 Mile House
FEATURES
COMMENTS
North parking lot has outhouse that is not accessible
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TRAIL RECOMMENDATIONS:
Recommend installation of an accessible outhouse at the North parking lot.
Create an accessible access point to trail at the North parking lot and add
signage that gives directions to the accessible parking lot. Decrease grade on
bridge approach and descent to a max of 6 %.
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Farwell Canyon
Cut from the Chilcotin River and carved by time, Farwell Canyon provides an
unforgettable experience. The canyon is surrounded by ancient, pillar-like
sandstone formations called hoodoos. Look for ancient pictographs. From the
road, see if you can spot part of one of the largest shifting sand dunes in
Canada.
Look carefully to see if you can see any California Big Horn Sheep that frequent
this area. Just south from here Junction Sheep Range Provincial Park protects
critical breeding, lambing, and winter range of the largest population of nonmigratory California bighorn sheep in the world, a threatened species.
Approximately 500 bighorn sheep live in the area, feeding on bunchgrass and
other low growing plants, and finding refuge from predators in the steep breaks at
the edges of grassland benches.
Farwell Canyon is located just off Highway 20 on Farwell Canyon Road, a onehour drive southwest from Williams Lake.
TRAIL NAME: Farwell Canyon Trail - Proposed
LOCATION: Farwell Canyon
PROPERTY OWNERSHIP: Crown Land (south side of bridge,
east side of Farwell Canyon Road)
WIDTH
1 KM MINIMUM AND 5 KM MAXIMUM OF ACCESSIBLE
TRAIL
1.22 m – 1.52 m
SURFACE
Compact crushed gravel and clay
TRAIL LENGTH
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MAX GRADE
8%
SHOULDER
Grass
CURRENT USE
Walking, viewpoint
TRAIL ACCESS
Gravel parking off of Farwell Canyon Road on West side
of Chilcotin River
REST AREAS /
BENCHES
Recommend having a picnic area at the parking lot and
benches along the trail at viewpoints
BARRIERS
Native fishing area
FEATURES
Chilcotin River, Hoodoos, California Big Horn Sheep, First
Nations dip netting
COMMUNITY
ATTRACTIONS
Fraser River
ACCOMODATIONS Williams Lake
COMMENTS
Using current parking make a trail around the parking lot,
cross Farwell Canyon Road continue trail.
TRAIL RECOMMENDATIONS:
Make a trail along the viewing area of the current parking lot and make a new
parking lot across Farwell Canyon Road with a trail that follows the old road
through grassland along canyon rim. Hiking trail signage should be placed on
main roads to direct visitors to trail heads. At the trail head there should be a
detailed trail map. There should also be an accessible outhouse and picnic area.
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Tatlayoko Lake
Tatlayoko Lake is located approximately 175 km west of Williams Lake and 30
km south of Tatla Lake on a well maintained gravel road.
Tatlayoko Lake is in the path of a route from the coast that many early surveyors
were sure would be the best way to ship beef and goods from both the eastern
and western part of the Chilcotin to city centers such as Vancouver rather than
go the long, arduous overland route.
The first attempt led by Alfred Waddington (for whom the highest mountain
entirely inside B.C.'s border is named), failed after cutting 30 miles of trail by way
of Bute Inlet and the Homathko.
Tatlayoko Lake is unusual in that it sits on a corridor that ranges from the wet
rainforest of the coast to the high dry interior forest of the Interior. As such, the
valley provides a critical inland route for coast species such as the Grizzly Bear
that migrate through the Coast Range, travelling between salmon runs on the
Homathko and Chilko Rivers.
The immense Homathko Ice Field lies south of Tatlayoko Lake. Ice caves can be
found in the area, and fossils in the Potato Range speak of the ancient sea that
covered the region. Windsurfing is very popular. The word "Tatlayoko" is in fact
derived from the native Tsilhqot'in language, and means "lake of the big winds".
TRAIL NAME: Tatlayoko Lake: Recreation Site to Mill Site
(Proposed)
LOCATION: Tatlayoko Lake
PROPERTY OWNERSHIP: Crown Land
TRAIL LENGTH
APPROX 1 KM ONE WAY
WIDTH
1.52 m
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SURFACE
Compact clay, crushed gravel
MAX GRADE
8%
SHOULDER
Grass, shrubs and trees
CURRENT USE
N/A
TRAIL ACCESS
Gravel parking at Mill Site and Compact Dirt at Tatlayoko
Lake Forest Recreation Site
REST AREAS /
BENCHES
Recommend benches along trail. There is a picnic area at
Mill Site and Recreation Site
BARRIERS
N/A
FEATURES
Tatlayoko Lake view and Mountain view
COMMUNITY
ATTRACTIONS
Tatlayoko Mill Site
ACCOMODATIONS Bracewells Wilderness Resort, Tatlayoko Lake Forest
Services Recreation Site
COMMENTS
Accessible Outhouse at Mill Site
TRAIL RECOMMENDATIONS:
Build a trail along the shoreline of Tatlayoko Lake. This would possibly entail
building trestles in some sections due to steep side hill, as well as excavating
banks to create adequate surface for trail base. Railings and barricade may be
necessary to create a safe trail. Hiking trail signage should be placed on main
roads to direct visitors to trail heads. At the trail head there should be a detailed
trail map.
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Horsefly Salmon Habitat Trail
April 1859 Mining Records show the Cariboo's first gold discovery ten miles
above the mouth of the Horsefly River, pre-dating the Barkerville gold rush. Many
miners flocked here, including the Chinese, and a small village rose rapidly to
meet their needs. Early buildings included motels, store, post office and several
cabins built on the present town site.
Present day Horsefly is a diversified community with forestry, tourism and
ranching as an economic base. The Department of Fisheries and Oceans
operates a spawning channel in the village area where sockeye salmon return
each August & September to reproduce. The Horsefly River watershed is a
highly rated fish habitat and is very well suited for canoes, kayaks, etc.
There are many recreational possibilities and accommodation available ranging
from modern rooms at resorts, B & B's or the motel, to full service camping, and
back country adventure tours.
The village is served well with general stores, service station with licensed
mechanic, hardware and antique stores, cafe and bakeries, churches, library,
museum, and a neighborhood pub.
TRAIL NAME: Horsefly Salmon Habitat Trail
LOCATION: Horsefly
PROPERTY OWNERSHIP: Department of Fisheries and Oceans
TRAIL LENGTH
APPROX 2 KM
WIDTH
30 cm – 1.5 m
SURFACE
Compact gravel, loose gravel and boardwalk
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MAX GRADE
10 %
SHOULDER
Long grass, shrubs, trees
CURRENT USE
Walking
TRAIL ACCESS
3 gravel parking areas just East of Horsefly on Black
Creek Road
REST AREAS /
BENCHES
Picnic area at eastern parking lot. Recommend benches
be installed along trail
BARRIERS
Narrow, loose rocks, rough – rocky, 2 short steep sections,
gravel bar part of trail for 8 meters, bears present during
salmon spawning season
FEATURES
Horsefly River salmon spawning channel
COMMUNITY
ATTRACTIONS
Quesnel Lake: 523 km of shoreline
Horsefly Lake
Horsefly River: fly fishing and boating opportunities
ACCOMODATIONS Horsefly Lake Provincial Park Campground with
accessible outhouse
COMMENTS
Interpretive Trail brochure available at Museum
TRAIL RECOMMENDATIONS:
This trail needs to be widened to an accessible standard, boardwalk needs to be
widened to a width of 1.2 m – 1.5 m and spaces between the boards must be no
more than 1.3 cm apart, transition from boardwalk to trail needs to be a hard
packed surface. Loose rocky sections need to filled to create a compact trail
surface. The gravel bar trail section could be rerouted beside the gravel bar or
compacted to improve accessibility. Steep grades need to be decreased. Trail
distance should be posted on trail head map and signage.
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Quesnel Forks Campground - Proposed Trail
Just over the hill from Likely is the gold mining ghost town of Quesnel Forks. It
was founded in 1859 and was at one time one of B.C.'s largest communities.
Today Quesnel Forks is a collection of historic buildings where the Cariboo and
Quesnel rivers meet. It is an award winning spot for camping, fishing and gold
panning.
Plan a visit to Likely in late August and watch thousands of salmon migrate up
the Quesnel River to their spawning grounds in the Horsefly and Mitchell Rivers.
At the end of a winding dirt and gravel road stands the site of the earliest mining
camp in the Cariboo. When gold fever struck in the early 1860s, Quesnel Forks thanks to its key location at the junction of the Quesnel and Cariboo Riversbecame a rowdy centre for the Cariboo Gold Rush. "The Forks" camp attracted
thousands until the completion of the Cariboo Wagon Road changed the route to
the goldfields. While many prospectors had left the area by 1875, a thriving
Chinese community of over 200 merchants and miners still inhabited the village.
However, most mines closed in the 1920s and by 1956 the town was abandoned.
Today, Quesnel Forks is a fascinating ghost town. Visit the area's restored
buildings or stroll through the hillside cemetery. Quesnel Forks was named one
of the "10 Best Picnic Areas In British Columbia" by Westworld Magazine in
2000.
TRAIL NAME: Quesnel Forks Campground Proposed Trail
LOCATION: Quesnel Forks
PROPERTY OWNERSHIP: Crown Land
TRAIL LENGTH
1 KM MINIMUM TO 5 KM MAXIMUM
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WIDTH
1.5 m
SURFACE
Gravel and clay
MAX GRADE
8%
SHOULDER
Grass
CURRENT USE
None
TRAIL ACCESS
Gravel day use parking in Quesnel Forks Campground
REST AREAS /
BENCHES
Yes
BARRIERS
None
FEATURES
Cariboo River and Quesnel River Junction
COMMUNITY
ATTRACTIONS
Quesnel Forks Historic Site
ACCOMODATIONS Quesnel Forks Campground with an accessible outhouse
COMMENTS
This is a beautiful area with very little elevation change
that would be an ideal location for an accessible trail with
views of the Cariboo and Quesnel Rivers.
TRAIL RECOMMENDATIONS:
Develop a trail network at Quesnel Forks campground. Developing this area
would include choosing a loop that incorporates the Quesnel and Cariboo rivers
along with the historic site, all the way through to construction and posting signs.
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Kersley
The community of Kersley is located just south of Quesnel on Highway 97. The
Kersley lease land is bordered by Sister’s Creek on one side and the Fraser
River on another. This community lease land is 425 acres of lush fir forest,
winding old roads and scenic trails.
TRAIL NAME: Kersley Proposed Trails
LOCATION: Kersley
PROPERTY OWNERSHIP: Crown Land
TRAIL LENGTH
ENDLESS POTENTIAL
WIDTH
Variable
SURFACE
Compact dirt and grass
MAX GRADE
8%
SHOULDER
Trees, shrubs, grass
CURRENT USE
Walking, x-country skiing, 4 wheeling, snowmobiling
TRAIL ACCESS
Recommend parking areas to access trail
REST AREAS /
BENCHES
Recommend picnic areas and benches along trail
BARRIERS
N/A
FEATURES
Old homestead, Kersley Creek, Fraser River
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COMMUNITY
ATTRACTIONS
City of Quesnel and outdoor recreation
ACCOMODATIONS Quesnel
COMMENTS
Lots of potential for this site, extensive accessible trail
network, picnic areas, lookouts for future development
TRAIL RECOMMENDATIONS:
Develop a trail network that highlights the diverse features and vegetation in this
area including the Fraser River and the Sisters Creek canyon.
Recommendations would include an accessible outhouse, picnic and rest areas,
and appropriate signage with directions, distances and maps.
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Cottonwood Historic Site
Cottonwood House was built in the 1860’s and offered accommodation, meals,
hardware, and provisions to the many who travelled the rough trails and for those
forced to brave the wilderness on their journey to Barkerville or Quesnel.
In 1963 the province of British Columbia purchased the property; the 26 acre site
became Cottonwood House Historic Site. It still stands today as a tourist
destination offering food and lodging, with heritage interpreters to re-tell the story
of the most famous of residents, the Boyd family.
Completed in 1865, Cottonwood House was once a haven where weary miners,
stagecoach drivers and travellers heading to Barkerville and the goldmines could
count on a hearty meal and a good night's rest. Visitors to the house today can
examine the Double Barn that once sheltered stagecoaches. The General Store
now houses an interpretive/information centre and restaurant.
You must not miss panning for gold in the Cottonwood River. A charming
riverside trail winds along its banks. The wonderfully preserved and restored
pioneer farm is another ideal stop on your Gold Rush Trail adventure.
Cottonwood House is situated between the Cottonwood River and Highway 26, a
20-minute drive east of Quesnel.
TRAIL NAME: Cottonwood Historic Site Trails
LOCATION: Cottonwood
PROPERTY OWNERSHIP: Provincial
TRAIL LENGTH
APPROX 1 KM
WIDTH
about 1.52 m
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SURFACE
compact dirt, gravel, grass
MAX GRADE
Flat trail
SHOULDER
Grass and shrubs
CURRENT USE
hiking and horses riders
TRAIL ACCESS
paved parking at each end of the historic site
REST AREAS /
BENCHES
Picnic tables at parking lots and recommend benches
along trail
BARRIERS
Some soft gravel and a few rough sections
FEATURES
Cottonwood River lookout
COMMUNITY
ATTRACTIONS
Cottonwood Historic site
ACCOMODATIONS Cottonwood Historic site: one accessible cabin and
accessible washroom.
Quesnel
COMMENTS
A nice easy trail that goes in a loop through along the
river, through forest and through the historic site
TRAIL RECOMMENDATIONS:
Add fill to trail in order to create a level and compact surface. Better signage at
the trail head with a map and distances. There should also be a sign at the
highway that says there is a trail at the Historic Site.
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CHALLENGE TRAILS
Challenge trails are not necessarily accessible trails. These are trails that would
be possible but challenging for those with a disability. They do not follow the
design guidelines for accessible trails. These trails are recommended for
persons looking for adventure.
Begbie Summit Lookout
This short 1 km road takes you to Begbie Summit Forestry Lookout. Located at
an elevation of 1276 m, the panoramic views are amazing. The rough, steep
terrain makes this trail a challenging adventure.
TRAIL NAME: Begbie Summit Forestry Lookout
LOCATION: Begbie Summit Hwy 97
PROPERTY OWNERSHIP: Crown Land – Forestry UREP
TRAIL LENGTH
WIDTH
10 – 15 MINUTE HIKE ONE WAY
1 KM RETURN
Old road 1.52 m to 2.13 m
MAX GRADE
Compact dirt with large rocks protruding, some loose
gravel
12 % to 18 %
SHOULDER
Grass, shrubs, cliff
CURRENT USE
Hiking
TRAIL ACCESS
Gravel parking lot close to Highway 97
REST AREAS /
BENCHES
2 picnic tables, garbage cans, and outhouses located at
parking area
SURFACE
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BARRIERS
Short steep slope to access picnic area, picnic area has
grass and weed cover, cattle guard to access trail, rough
and rocky
FEATURES
Mount Begbie Forestry Lookout
10 minutes south of 100 Mile House
COMMUNITY
ATTRACTIONS
ACCOMODATIONS 100 Mile House
COMMENTS
2 accessible outhouses at the parking area. Could be a
really nice accessible trail with work. A great lookout point
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Deception Falls Trail
You can find this trail off the Mahood Lake North Road, just past the Mahood
Lake Campground. The trail is an uphill hike to the sight of this cascading 40 m
waterfall.
TRAIL NAME: Deception Falls Trail
LOCATION: Mahood Lake North Road
PROPERTY OWNERSHIP: Provincial
WIDTH
0.8 KM ONE WAY
APPROXIMATELY 20 MINUTE WALK
45 cm to 91.5 cm
SURFACE
Compact dirt, rocks, roots
MAX GRADE
27%
SHOULDER
Grass, shrubs, trees
CURRENT USE
Hiking
TRAIL ACCESS
Parking on side of road (pullout)
REST AREAS /
BENCHES
Fence at overlook to falls
TRAIL LENGTH
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BARRIERS
Steep, rocky, roots, and narrow
FEATURES
Waterfall
Outdoor recreation
COMMUNITY
ATTRACTIONS
ACCOMODATIONS Mahood Lake Provincial Park Campground and 100 Mile
House
No washrooms
COMMENTS
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Hendrix Creek Waterfall Trail
A scenic drive from 100 Mile House brings you to Hendrix Creek Waterfall Trail.
This winding trail leads you down through fir forest to a 20 m waterfall.
TRAIL NAME: Hendrix Creek Waterfall Trail
LOCATION: 7000 Road
PROPERTY OWNERSHIP: Crown Land – Official Recreation Trail
WIDTH
10 MINUTES ONE WAY
APPROX 1 KM RETURN
30 cm to 91.5 cm
SURFACE
compact dirt
MAX GRADE
20 % - one small slope, many hills with 7 – 8 %
SHOULDER
Shrubs, trees, foliage, grass
CURRENT USE
hiking
TRAIL ACCESS
Small pull out for parking in cut block
REST AREAS /
BENCHES
No picnic tables or benches
TRAIL LENGTH
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BARRIERS
Roots and pot holes
FEATURES
Waterfall
Outdoor recreation, 100 Mile House
COMMUNITY
ATTRACTIONS
ACCOMODATIONS 100 Mile House
COMMENTS
Rough access road
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Waterlily Trail
From the Sapeye Lake Recreation Site, the Waterlily Trail heads north, then
counter clockwise around Waterlily Lake to a rustic picnic area. The trail is 5 km
long, winding through pine, spruce and fir forests, along wet lands, past a beaver
lodge, and through open grassland. This is a trail for the adventurous spirit.
TRAIL NAME: Waterlily Trail
LOCATION: Sapeye Lake
PROPERTY OWNERSHIP: Crown Land – Official Recreation Trail
TRAIL LENGTH
5 KM ONE WAY
WIDTH
30 cm – 1.52 m
SURFACE
Compact dirt, grass, bridge, corduroy
MAX GRADE
23 %
SHOULDER
Grass, shrubs and trees
CURRENT USE
Hiking, biking, ATV, horseback riding
TRAIL ACCESS
Parking at Sapeye Lake Recreation Site west of trail head,
parking 1 ½ km down Old West Branch Road
Picnic tables at Recreation Site, bench at end of trail
REST AREAS /
BENCHES
BARRIERS
FEATURES
COMMUNITY
ATTRACTIONS
Roots, off camber, steep sections, rocks and narrow
sections, corduroy through wet section, range land
Waterlily Lake, mountain view, wildlife and marsh viewing,
creek with beaver dam and beaver house
Outdoor recreation, fishing
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ACCOMODATIONS Sapeye Lake Recreation Campsite
COMMENTS
No accessible outhouse, bridge over creek out
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TRAIL CONSTRUCTION PERMITTING AND POLICIES
Section 57 of Forest and Range Practices Act applies to all provincial Crown land
outside of parks. It applies to all forested and non-forested provincial forest lands
and other provincial Crown lands such as non-municipal and rural settlements. It
does not apply to private lands, national parks and other federal Crown lands,
provincial parks and other protected areas, regional parks and municipal lands.
See Appendix C for the Proposal Form for Trails and Recreation Facilities.
Activities that DO require consent of the Recreation Regional Manager
Section 57 does apply to “trails” and “recreation facilities” as these terms would
reasonably be interpreted and understood. The following activities are
considered trail or recreation facility construction, rehabilitation or maintenance
and do require the consent of the Recreational Regional Manager before the
activity may begin:
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ground disturbance
- significant, continuous grubbing of the soil or rocks along a linear route to
establish a visible, long-lasting tread way
- significant ground excavation for the purpose of parking vehicles,
launching boats, etc.
- significant ground or root disturbance associated with corralling horses.
•
clearing or cutting of vegetation
- significant, continuous uprooting of shrubs or plants along a linear route
or over an extended area
- cutting of standing trees.
•
construction of structures
- water bars, stairs, bridges, signs, corrals, poles for hanging game, etc.
- other significant structures of a long-term or permanent nature.
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TRAIL LIABILITY
Liability of trails on any Crown managed land would lay with the Crown. Under
the Ministry of Tourism, Sports and the Arts trail program they assume all risk
based on identified use of the trail. If the trail is a hiking trail, then they assume
risk for hiking on the trail only, not if someone is using a four wheeler on the trail.
Trails that are constructed on designated recreation crown land would be
maintained by the Ministry of Tourism, Sports and the Arts. They would also
carry liability for these designated sites.
Land owned or leased by a community association would carry their own liability
for activities that take place on community property.
TRAIL CONSTRUCTION COSTS
Accessible recreation trail construction costs vary greatly depending on the
ecosystem that the trails are being constructed in. This determines what
materials are needed to construct a superior trail that will last over the years
without having negative impact on the existing ecosystem. It is difficult to
establish an exact cost for the construction of new recreation trails as most trail
construction projects are put out for bid and then a bidder is selected.
Construction costs for accessible trails take into consideration the following:
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Repair to existing accessible trails
o
o
o
o
o
•
Adaptations to existing trails
o
o
o
o
o
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Compacting trail surfaces
Secure railings and signage
Clearing brush, deadfall and snags
Clearing encroaching vegetation
Cleaning garbage and facilities
Widening trails to minimum requirement
Sufficient pullouts on longer slopes
Accessible and compact trail surface cover
Accessible parking
Accessible facilities
Construction of new accessible trails
o
o
o
o
o
o
Clearing trees and brush
Excavation of soil where necessary
Applying compact trail surfaces
Building bridges
Building fences
Installing railings and benches
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o
Appropriate signage/maps
Prices for the construction of new recreation trails and hourly rates for
recreation trail maintenance:
DESCRIPTION / ITEM
1 kilometre of new trail construction
Hourly labour wage - maintenance
Hourly wage with power saw use - maintenance
Hourly wage for certified faller - maintenance
Accessible outhouse
Picnic table (not painted)
Accessible picnic table (not painted)
Benches
PRICE
$ 10,000.00 - $ 15,000.00
$ 22.00
$ 25.00
$ 40.00
$ 2,500.00
$ 550.00
$ 600.00
$ 300.00
Maintenance of recreation trails needs to be performed on a yearly basis. There
are many variables to consider when estimating prices for recreation trail
maintenance.
Variables of trail maintenance include:
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degree of windfall
water damage and erosion
wildlife / range animal damage
user damage
cutting snags
clearing brush and encroaching vegetation
cleaning up garbage
cleaning and repairing facilities
new trail markers and maps
new signage, repairing or replacing
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WINTER ACCESSIBLE RECREATION
In the Cariboo Regional District there are many winter recreation ski areas, cross
country and down hill. These areas include those that have employees and
those that are maintained by a ski club and do not have a person on sight. Sit
skiing is designed for people with a disability allowing them to experience and
enjoy the outdoors.
Sit-Ski: An athlete with a lower-body disability uses a sledge, which is a specially
built chair that can be attached to a pair of skis. The skis are almost identical to
standard skis, although shorter, and are attached to the chair with a standard
cross-country binding.
Cross country ski trails need to be groomed in order to be usable by a sit ski. Sit
skis are not available for rent at most ski areas and they are expensive to
purchase, ranging from $ 2,500.00 to $ 3,500.00.
There would need to be more research to determine if this is a viable recreation
sport in the Cariboo Regional District. Research would need to include if ski
areas are interested in purchasing sit ski equipment for rental, if their trails are
groomed to accommodate a sit ski, and if there is interest in the sport in the area.
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ACCESSIBLE TOURISM MARKET AND VISITOR PROJECTION
With one in eight people worldwide living with a disability, accessible travel
makes up one of the fastest growing tourism market opportunities.
In North America alone, people with disabilities spend more than $13 billion each
year on travel.
People with disabilities represent a growing population of travellers. There are:
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638,000 British Columbians with disabilities
4.4 million people in Canada with disabilities
54 million people in the USA with disabilities
60 million people in Europe with disabilities
700 million people worldwide with disabilities
These numbers increase significantly when expanded to include seniors with
accessibility needs; the friends, family and caretakers who travel with people with
disabilities; and people with temporary accessibility needs such as injury,
pregnancy and families using strollers.
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MARKETING STRATEGIES
We would recommend that the accessible trails and area information be
displayed on the web sites of the CRD, CCCTA, each municipality, 2010
Legacies Now and Tourism BC. We suggest that area trail maps be printed with
accessible trails marked. We would also encourage accessible accommodations
to list accessible trails in their area.
There should be accessible trail maps and brochures placed at tourist
information centers.
Trail maps should be updated and reprinted displaying which trails and recreation
areas are accessible.
Once the 210 kilometres of accessible trails is completed the district would be a
perfect candidate for an accessible trails guidebook. This guide could contain
information about each trail including degree of difficulty, distance, gradient,
surface, when to go, parking, restrooms, trail and area description as well as a
contact number for additional information.
Beneficial contacts for promoting and advertising the Cariboo Regional District as
an accessible tourism destination could include the following.
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Emerging Horizons, Accessible Travel News: Candy & Charles Creative
Concepts (209) 599-9409, [email protected]
New Mobility Magazine: Editor: Tim Gilmer, [email protected],
Advertising Sales (215) 675-9133
Total Access, Canadian Paraplegic Association: British Columbia Division,
Bruce Miller (604) 324-3611
Abilities Magazine: Advertising Information: Raymond Cohen (416) 9239848, [email protected]. Managing Editor: Jaclyn Law (416) 923-1885,
[email protected]. www.abilities.ca
Active Living Alliance for Canadians with Disabilities (613) 244-0052,
[email protected]. Community Development Representatives British Columbia,
Susan Flanagan, bc.ala.ca
Active Living Magazine, Publisher: Jeffery Tiessen (905) 957-6016,
[email protected] or [email protected]
Tourism Information Centres throughout British Columbia
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APPENDIX A
TRAIL ASSESSMENT AND CLASSIFICATION
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CONTENTS
100 Mile House
Canim Lake Band Trail ............................................................................ 41
Canim River Trail ..................................................................................... 42
Mahood Canim Falls Trail ........................................................................ 43
Maitland Lake Trail................................................................................... 44
108 Mile Ranch
Old Ranch Road ...................................................................................... 45
Alexis Creek and Area
McKill Lake Trail....................................................................................... 46
One Lake to Two Lake............................................................................. 47
River Trail ................................................................................................ 48
Barkerville
Cemetery Trail ......................................................................................... 49
Richfield Courthouse Trail........................................................................ 50
Horsefly and Area
Horsefly Lake Provincial Park Trail .......................................................... 51
Little Horsefly River Trail – Proposed....................................................... 52
Tisdall Lake Trail – Proposed .................................................................. 53
Kleena Kleene and Area
Klinaklini River Falls................................................................................. 54
Perkins Peak Viewpoint ........................................................................... 55
Lac La Hache
Lakeside Trail .......................................................................................... 56
Wagon Road Interpretive Trail ................................................................. 57
Likely and Area
Bullion Pitt Mine Viewpoint....................................................................... 58
Cedar Point Park Campground Trail ........................................................ 59
Decision Trail ........................................................................................... 60
Quesnel Forks Campground Loop ........................................................... 61
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Quesnel and Area
Hoodoo Trail ............................................................................................ 62
Ten Mile Lake Trail .................................................................................. 63
Tatla Lake and Area
Choelquoit Lake Vantage Point ............................................................... 64
Horn Lake Recreation Site Trail – Proposed............................................ 65
Tatlayoko Mill Site Trail............................................................................ 66
Williams Lake and Area
147 Mile Ponds ........................................................................................ 67
Dantes Inferno Trail ................................................................................. 68
Farwell Canyon Lookout .......................................................................... 69
Knife Creek Mule Deer Trail..................................................................... 70
Minton Cree Interpretive Trail .................................................................. 71
Reidemann Wildlife Sanctuary Viewpoint ................................................ 72
Williams Lake River Valley Trail............................................................... 73
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100 MILE HOUSE AND AREA
TRAIL NAME: Canim Lake Band Trail
LOCATION: Canim Hendrix Lake Road
PROPERTY OWNERSHIP: Canim Lake Indian Reserve
WIDTH
ABOUT 1 KM ONE WAY, IS A WALK IN AND WALK OUT
TRAIL
About 2.44 m
SURFACE
compact gravel, will be black topped shortly
MAX GRADE
14% - planning on decreasing this
SHOULDER
Shrubs, trees, foliage
CURRENT USE
hiking, walking and mountain biking
TRAIL ACCESS
REST AREAS /
BENCHES
BARRIERS
Parking lot off of Canim Hendrix Lake Road, will be black
topped, currently compact gravel
Will have picnic tables, benches and accessible outhouse
at view point area of trail
One steep hill
FEATURES
View point of valley and creek
TRAIL LENGTH
Canim Lake and Mahood Lake, outdoor recreation
COMMUNITY
ATTRACTIONS
ACCOMODATIONS 100 Mile House
COMMENTS
Scenic trail with easy access
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TRAIL NAME: Canim River Trail
LOCATION: 4 km West of Mahood Lake Provincial Campground
PROPERTY OWNERSHIP: Provincial
TRAIL LENGTH
0.5 KM ONE WAY
WIDTH
About 30 cm to 61 cm
SURFACE
Compact dirt, grass
MAX GRADE
8%
SHOULDER
Long grass and foliage
CURRENT USE
hiking and walking
TRAIL ACCESS
Grass parking area off of Mahood Lake North Road
REST AREAS /
BENCHES
BARRIERS
N/A
FEATURES
To lookout over river
Narrow and roots
Mahood Lake and outdoor recreation
COMMUNITY
ATTRACTIONS
ACCOMODATIONS Mahood lake Provincial Park Campground
COMMENTS
No washrooms
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TRAIL NAME: Mahood Canim Falls Trail
LOCATION: Canim Lake South Road
PROPERTY OWNERSHIP: Provincial
WIDTH
MAHOOD FALLS 0.5 KM ONE WAY
CANIM FALLS 1 KM ONE WAY
1.22 m to 2.13 m
SURFACE
Compact dirt
MAX GRADE
One hill 17%, a very short hill of 8%, small hill of 7%
SHOULDER
Shrubs, trees, foliage
CURRENT USE
hiking and walking
TRAIL ACCESS
Large gravel pullout for parking
REST AREAS /
BENCHES
BARRIERS
Fence along cliffs overlooking falls
FEATURES
Two waterfalls
TRAIL LENGTH
One steep hill, some large boulders on trail
Outdoor recreation
COMMUNITY
ATTRACTIONS
ACCOMODATIONS Mahood Lake Provincial Park Campground
COMMENTS
One outhouse at beginning of trail – currently not
accessible
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TRAIL NAME: Maitland Lake Trail
LOCATION: Moose Valley Provincial Park
PROPERTY OWNERSHIP: Provincial
TRAIL LENGTH
2 KM ONE WAY
WIDTH
1.83 m
SURFACE
Compact dirt, boulders, tall grass and pot holes
MAX GRADE
17%
SHOULDER
Trees and grass
CURRENT USE
hiking
TRAIL ACCESS
Parking at Moose Valley Provincial Park main campground
and outhouses
Picnic tables and campsite on shore of
REST AREAS /
BENCHES
BARRIERS
FEATURES
Large pot holes, boulders, hills, 4 x 4 road
Succour Lake and grassland
108 Mile Heritage Site
COMMUNITY
ATTRACTIONS
ACCOMODATIONS Campsite at Marks Lake at trailhead
COMMENTS
Very rough
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108 MILE RANCH AND AREA
TRAIL NAME: Old Ranch Road
LOCATION: 108 Mile Heritage Site North
PROPERTY OWNERSHIP: Crown Land
TRAIL LENGTH
APPROX 5 KM RETURN
WIDTH
Max 1.83 m
SURFACE
Compact dirt, loose dirt, some rock and grass
MAX GRADE
9%
SHOULDER
Grass
CURRENT USE
Hiking, mountain biking, x-country skiing, ranch road,
range
Paved parking at 108 Heritage Site or park in grass land
across highway and cattle guard
Recommend picnic area and benches along trail
TRAIL ACCESS
REST AREAS /
BENCHES
BARRIERS
FEATURES
Cattle guard at entrance of trail – a gate beside the cattle
guard would easily make this an accessible trail
Succour Lake and grassland
108 Mile Heritage Site
COMMUNITY
ATTRACTIONS
ACCOMODATIONS 100 Mile House
COMMENTS
Adventurous accessible trail with challenges, could not be
changed a great extent as it is on range land with cattle
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ALEXIS CREEK AND AREA
TRAIL NAME: McKill Lake Trail
LOCATION: Alexis Creek
PROPERTY OWNERSHIP: Crown Land
TRAIL LENGTH
APPROX 1 KM ONE WAY TO LAKE
WIDTH
30 cm to 91.5 cm
SURFACE
Compact dirt
MAX GRADE
10 %
SHOULDER
Grass, shrubs, trees, rocks
CURRENT USE
Walking, hiking
TRAIL ACCESS
Gravel parking on side of Alex Goering Creek FSR off
Graham-Palmer FSR
Picnic tables at McKill Lake, no benches along trail and no
picnic tables at parking area
Access thru fence to trail head too narrow.
Rocks, roots
McKill Lake
Pine beetle infestation
Raven Lake
REST AREAS /
BENCHES
BARRIERS
FEATURES
COMMUNITY
ATTRACTIONS
ACCOMODATIONS Williams Lake, Bull Canyon Provincial campground
COMMENTS
Not recommended as an accessible trail
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TRAIL NAME: One Lake to Two Lake
LOCATION: Alexis Creek
PROPERTY OWNERSHIP: Crown Land
TRAIL LENGTH
APPROX 1 KM
WIDTH
1.83 m
SURFACE
Sand
MAX GRADE
10 %
SHOULDER
Trees, shrubs
CURRENT USE
ATV, snowmobile
TRAIL ACCESS
Parking at Two Lake campsite
REST AREAS /
BENCHES
BARRIERS
Camping area at One Lake, no benches along trail
FEATURES
One Lake, Two Lake
Windfall, loose sand, roots
Nazko Lake Provincial Park, Bull Canyon
COMMUNITY
ATTRACTIONS
ACCOMODATIONS Recreation Site at Two Lake
COMMENTS
Not recommended as an accessible trail
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TRAIL NAME: River Trail
LOCATION: Bull Canyon Provincial Park
PROPERTY OWNERSHIP: Provincial
TRAIL LENGTH
1 KM ONE WAY
WIDTH
61 cm
SURFACE
Compact dirt, rocks, loose dirt
MAX GRADE
18 % and 25 %
SHOULDER
Grass
CURRENT USE
Hiking
TRAIL ACCESS
Paved parking at trailhead in Bull Canyon Provincial Park
Campground day use area
Picnic area at Provincial Park, recommend benches along
trail
Rocks, roots, narrow. Steep, but could be re-routed above
benches
Chilcotin River, Provincial campground, Native historical
area, possible interpretive trail, old homestead? Battle
Mountain : Pictographs
Bull Canyon Provincial Park
REST AREAS /
BENCHES
BARRIERS
FEATURES
COMMUNITY
ATTRACTIONS
ACCOMODATIONS Campground
COMMENTS
Accessible washrooms
Recommendations: move parking to above benches of
land, eliminate the hills up to benches
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BARKERVILLE
TRAIL NAME: Cemetery Trail
LOCATION: Barkerville Provincial Park
PROPERTY OWNERSHIP: Provincial
TRAIL LENGTH
0.8 KM ONE WAY
WIDTH
About 1.52 m
SURFACE
Compact dirt and grass
MAX GRADE
7%
SHOULDER
Trees, shrubs and grass
CURRENT USE
hiking and walking
TRAIL ACCESS
Town of Barkerville – paved parking
REST AREAS /
BENCHES
BARRIERS
2 benches
FEATURES
Historic Graveyard
One small rough section, some loose gravel
Barkerville
COMMUNITY
ATTRACTIONS
ACCOMODATIONS Quesnel
COMMENTS
Cemetery not accessible or need assistance. There are
steep and narrow paths in the cemetery. Admission
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TRAIL NAME: Richfield Courthouse Trail
LOCATION: Barkerville Provincial Park
PROPERTY OWNERSHIP: Provincial
TRAIL LENGTH
1.6 KM ONE WAY
WIDTH
About 1.83 m
SURFACE
Compact dirt and some sand
MAX GRADE
20 % - last hill at end of trail
SHOULDER
Cliff, shrubs, wild flowers
CURRENT USE
hiking, horse and wagon
TRAIL ACCESS
Town of Barkerville – paved parking, walk through town of
Barkerville to access trail head
2 benches
REST AREAS /
BENCHES
BARRIERS
FEATURES
One steep hill up to the court house – 20%, a short hill
Historic Interpretive trail, follows creek along canyon to
courthouse which has live historic sessions
Barkerville
COMMUNITY
ATTRACTIONS
ACCOMODATIONS Quesnel
COMMENTS
Admission required for Barkerville, Accessible washrooms
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HORSEFLY AND AREA
TRAIL NAME: Horsefly Lake Provincial Park Trail
LOCATION: Horsefly Lake Provincial Park
PROPERTY OWNERSHIP: Provincial
WIDTH
1.2 KM ONE WAY, APPROX 1 HOUR RETURN
100 M ACCESSIBLE SECTION OF TRAIL
61 cm to 1.22 m
SURFACE
Compact dirt and cement stairs
MAX GRADE
17 %
SHOULDER
Grass, shrubs, trees
CURRENT USE
Hiking
TRAIL ACCESS
Day use parking at Provincial Campground at west end
REST AREAS /
BENCHES
BARRIERS
Picnic area at Provincial park and along beginning of trail
TRAIL LENGTH
FEATURES
Stairs. Trail entrance not wide enough for wheelchair
access
Horsefly Lake
Spawning Channel, Horsefly lake, Quesnel Lake, Horsefly
COMMUNITY
Lake Provincial Park Beach and campground
ATTRACTIONS
ACCOMODATIONS Horsefly Lake Provincial Park Campground
COMMENTS
Beautiful trail – inaccessible as is – 100 meters of trail
accessible from east end of parking lot to west end of
parking lot through cedar forest.
Accessible outhouses near boat launch
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TRAIL NAME: Little Horsefly River Trail (Proposed)
LOCATION: Gravel Pit off Armstrong Road
PROPERTY OWNERSHIP: Crown Land - Woodlot
TRAIL LENGTH
APPROX 1 KM
WIDTH
Overgrown – 30 cm currently
SURFACE
Gravel and compact dirt
MAX GRADE
8%
SHOULDER
Grass, shrubs, trees
CURRENT USE
Cows – range
TRAIL ACCESS
Gravel pot off Armstrong Road
REST AREAS /
BENCHES
BARRIERS
Recommend picnic area and benches along trail
FEATURES
Little Horsefly Lake, Little Horsefly River
Currently inaccessible
Spawning Channel, Horsefly lake, Quesnel Lake
COMMUNITY
ATTRACTIONS
ACCOMODATIONS Horsefly Lake Provincial Park, Williams Lake
COMMENTS
Property is crown land with woodlot rights to Menning
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TRAIL NAME: Tisdall Lake Trail (Proposed)
LOCATION: Tisdall Lake
PROPERTY OWNERSHIP: Crown Land
TRAIL LENGTH
RECOMMEND 1 KM MINIMUM
WIDTH
1.5 m
SURFACE
Compact gravel and clay surface
MAX GRADE
8%
SHOULDER
Trees, grass, shrubs
CURRENT USE
N/A
TRAIL ACCESS
Tisdall Lake Forestry Recreation Site
REST AREAS /
BENCHES
BARRIERS
Picnic tables at each camping site
FEATURES
Tisdall Lake, good fishing
Currently no accessible outhouse
Tisdall Lake, McKinley Lake Dam at McKinley Lake
COMMUNITY
Forestry Recreation Site
ATTRACTIONS
ACCOMODATIONS Tisdall Recreation Site and Horsefly Lake Provincial Park
COMMENTS
Recommend: Accessible dock for fishing, possible trail
from Recreation Site south along lake shore
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KLEENA KLEENE AND AREA
TRAIL NAME: Klinaklini River Falls
LOCATION: Kleena Kleene – off Highway 20
PROPERTY OWNERSHIP: Crown Land
TRAIL LENGTH
12 KM ONE WAY
WIDTH
Old road 1.83 m
SURFACE
Compact dirt and clay
MAX GRADE
15 % - 25 %
SHOULDER
Grass, shrubs, trees
CURRENT USE
Hiking, 4 x 4
TRAIL ACCESS
4 x 4 Road off Highway 20. Parking at lookout above falls.
REST AREAS /
BENCHES
BARRIERS
N/A
FEATURES
Klinaklini Falls
Very Rough 4 x 4 Road
Numerous lakes in the surrounding area
COMMUNITY
ATTRACTIONS
ACCOMODATIONS Tatla Lake Manor
COMMENTS
Not recommended as an accessible trail
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TRAIL NAME: Perkins Peak Viewpoint / Alpine Access
LOCATION: West of Tatla Lake off Highway 20 on Miner Lake Rd
PROPERTY OWNERSHIP: Crown Land
TRAIL LENGTH
21 KM ON 4 X 4 ROAD
WIDTH
1.83 m on old road, 4 x 4 only
SURFACE
Compact dirt, gravel, rocks
MAX GRADE
18 % - 25 %
SHOULDER
Grass, shrubs, trees, rocks
CURRENT USE
4 x 4 road, hiking, snowmobiling, dirt biking
TRAIL ACCESS
Parking in clearing at end of Forest Service Road
REST AREAS /
BENCHES
BARRIERS
N/A
FEATURES
Mountain view, valley view
Steep, rough, rocky
Old mine site, Mountain views, Alpine
COMMUNITY
ATTRACTIONS
ACCOMODATIONS Tatla Lake Manor
COMMENTS
Not recommended as an accessible trail. Great mountain
views.
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LAC LA HACHE
TRAIL NAME: Lakeside Trail
LOCATION: Lac La Hache Provincial Park
PROPERTY OWNERSHIP: Provincial
WIDTH
5 MINUTE RELAXED WALK
500 M
91.5 cm to 1.22 m
SURFACE
Compact dirt, grass
MAX GRADE
4%
SHOULDER
Grass, shrubs, trees
CURRENT USE
walking
TRAIL ACCESS
Gravel and dirt parking at west end of trail
REST AREAS /
BENCHES
BARRIERS
Picnic area along beach
FEATURES
Beach with swimming area, boat launch, picnic area
(covered), changing room and washrooms
Outdoor recreation, beach
TRAIL LENGTH
Locked gate at south end of the trail, north end open
COMMUNITY
ATTRACTIONS
ACCOMODATIONS Tunnel under Highway 97 to provincial campground
COMMENTS
A nice out and back trail
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TRAIL NAME: Wagon Road Interpretive Trail
LOCATION: Lac La Hache Provincial Park
PROPERTY OWNERSHIP: Provincial
TRAIL LENGTH
WIDTH
RELAXED 1 HOUR WALK
APPROX 1 KM
Varies from a maximum of 91.5 cm to a minimum of 45 cm
SHOULDER
First 100 feet are compact dirt and last 100 feet are
compact dirt, other surface are loose dirt, roots and rocks
Maximum hill of 17.5%, others of 16.9%, 13.1%, 12.1%,
and 7.5%
Vegetation
CURRENT USE
Hiking
TRAIL ACCESS
Parking at Provincial campground
REST AREAS /
BENCHES
BARRIERS
None throughout the trail
SURFACE
MAX GRADE
Roots and rocks
Interpretive trail (no interpretive brochures when we
completed the trail)
Provincial campground. Lac La Hache is the longest town
COMMUNITY
in the Cariboo
ATTRACTIONS
ACCOMODATIONS Tunnel under Highway 97 to Lac La Hache Lake
FEATURES
COMMENTS
Not recommended as an accessible trail
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LIKELY AND AREA
TRAIL NAME: Bullion Pitt Mine Viewpoint
LOCATION: Likely
PROPERTY OWNERSHIP: Likely Community Forest
TRAIL LENGTH
VIEWPOINT
WIDTH
N/A
SURFACE
Compact gravel and grass
MAX GRADE
N/A
SHOULDER
grass
CURRENT USE
Viewpoint and picnic area
TRAIL ACCESS
Parking off Likely Road
REST AREAS /
BENCHES
BARRIERS
Picnic tables
N/A
Bullion Pitt Mine
Historic Mining equipment on display
Quesnel Forks
COMMUNITY
Cedar Point Provincial Park
ATTRACTIONS
ACCOMODATIONS Williams Lake
FEATURES
COMMENTS
Accessible outhouse
Plans to make old road to mine into an accessible trail
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TRAIL NAME: Cedar Point Park Campground Trail
LOCATION: Likely
PROPERTY OWNERSHIP: Provincial
TRAIL LENGTH
APPROX 1 KM
WIDTH
61 cm to 1.22 m
SURFACE
Compact dirt and grass
MAX GRADE
7%
SHOULDER
Grass, bushes
CURRENT USE
Walking
TRAIL ACCESS
Cedar Point Campground
REST AREAS /
BENCHES
BARRIERS
4 benches
FEATURES
Quesnel Lake access
Some narrow sections, Lake access is rough
Quesnel Lake, Quesnel Forks, outdoor recreation
COMMUNITY
ATTRACTIONS
ACCOMODATIONS Cedar Point Park Provincial Campground
COMMENTS
Camping close to lake access and dock
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TRAIL NAME: Decision Trail
LOCATION: Gavin Lake
PROPERTY OWNERSHIP: Crown Land (UBC Research Managed)
TRAIL LENGTH
1 KM
WIDTH
45 cm to 1.52 m
SURFACE
Compact dirt and boardwalk
MAX GRADE
18 %
SHOULDER
Grass, shrubs, trees
CURRENT USE
Hiking
TRAIL ACCESS
Parking at the Gavin Lake Forest Education Centre
REST AREAS /
BENCHES
BARRIERS
Picnic area beside parking lot and lake
FEATURES
Narrow, rough, muddy. Boardwalk too narrow and not
attached to one another, sections of boardwalk followed by
trail with no ramps on and off boardwalk
Gavin Lake, lake view, trout spawning creek, decision /
discovery forest
Gavin Lake Forest Education Centre
COMMUNITY
ATTRACTIONS
ACCOMODATIONS Gavin Lake Forestry Recreation Site, Gavin Lake Forest
Education Centre
Accessible washrooms, cabins and dining hall.
COMMENTS
Accommodations available at the Gavin Lake Forest
Education Centre – only pre booked
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TRAIL NAME: Quesnel Forks Campground Loop
LOCATION: Quesnel Forks
PROPERTY OWNERSHIP: Crown Land
TRAIL LENGTH
APPROX 1 KM
WIDTH
2.44 m
SURFACE
compact gravel
MAX GRADE
flat road
SHOULDER
Grass, bushes
CURRENT USE
Campground road
TRAIL ACCESS
Gravel parking at day use area or in a campsite
REST AREAS /
BENCHES
BARRIERS
Campsites along road and at parking lot
FEATURES
Historic Buildings, River view
No access to rivers edge
Quesnel Forks Heritage Site
COMMUNITY
ATTRACTIONS
ACCOMODATIONS Quesnel Forks Campground
COMMENTS
Accessible Outhouse
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QUESNEL AND AREA
TRAIL NAME: Hoodoo Trail
LOCATION: Pinnacles Provincial Park
PROPERTY OWNERSHIP: Provincial
TRAIL LENGTH
2 KM RETURN
WIDTH
SURFACE
Rated beginner in walking and cycling guide for Quesnel
and area
Did not view as park was closed
MAX GRADE
Did not view as park was closed
SHOULDER
Grass, shrubs, trees
CURRENT USE
hiking and mountain biking
TRAIL ACCESS
paved parking
REST AREAS /
BENCHES
BARRIERS
Camping and picnic area at parking area
FEATURES
Hoodoos
Did not view as park was closed
Hoodoos, Pinnacles Provincial Park and Quesnel
COMMUNITY
ATTRACTIONS
ACCOMODATIONS Quesnel
COMMENTS
When we visited it was CLOSED due to aggressive bears!
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TRAIL NAME: Ten Mile Lake Trail
LOCATION: Ten Mile Lake Provincial Park
PROPERTY OWNERSHIP: Provincial
TRAIL LENGTH
ABOUT 3 KM
WIDTH
About 1.83 m
SURFACE
Compact gravel and short grass
MAX GRADE
6%
SHOULDER
Grass and shrubs
CURRENT USE
Hiking, mountain biking, and x-country skiing
TRAIL ACCESS
Paved parking at boat launch, day use area and trail head
REST AREAS /
BENCHES
BARRIERS
Day use area about half way through trail
FEATURES
Some muddy rougher sections, a gate at the end of the
trail
Lake view
Outdoor recreation, camping
COMMUNITY
ATTRACTIONS
ACCOMODATIONS Ten Mile Lake Provincial Campground, Quesnel
COMMENTS
Intermediate level trail to Beaver Pond, washrooms – not
currently accessible, 10 minute drive North of Quesnel
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TATLA LAKE AND AREA
TRAIL NAME: Choelquoit Lake Vantage Point
LOCATION: Choelquoit Lake
PROPERTY OWNERSHIP: Crown Land
TRAIL LENGTH
900 METERS
WIDTH
Approx 1.83 m
SURFACE
Grass, compact dirt
MAX GRADE
Driving recommended to lookout
SHOULDER
Grass
CURRENT USE
Cattle, 4 x 4
TRAIL ACCESS
Parking and non-accessible outhouse at Choelquoit
campsite
Rest area at lookout
REST AREAS /
BENCHES
BARRIERS
FEATURES
Sandy surfaces, some rough terrain
Sand dune beach at campsite
Chilko Lake
COMMUNITY
ATTRACTIONS
ACCOMODATIONS Choelquoit Recreation site (campsite), Tatla Lake Manor
in Tatla Lake
For more adventurous: could walk or roll from campsite.
COMMENTS
Rocky, roots, and one steep hill
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TRAIL NAME: Horn Lake Recreation Site Trail (Proposed)
LOCATION: Horn Lake
PROPERTY OWNERSHIP: Crown Land
TRAIL LENGTH
1 KM TO 2 ½ KM LOOP
WIDTH
1.52 m
SURFACE
Compact clay, gravel
MAX GRADE
8%
SHOULDER
Grass, shrubs and trees
CURRENT USE
N/A
TRAIL ACCESS
REST AREAS /
BENCHES
BARRIERS
Gravel parking at day use at the Horn Lake Forestry
Recreation Site
Picnic tables at Recreation Site, recommend benches
along trail
N/A
FEATURES
Horn Lake View and Mountain view
Outdoor recreation, fishing
COMMUNITY
ATTRACTIONS
ACCOMODATIONS Horn Lake Campsite
COMMENTS
Accessible Outhouse being installed soon
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TRAIL NAME: Tatlayoko Mill Site Trail
LOCATION: Tatlayoko Lake
PROPERTY OWNERSHIP: Tatlayoko Community Association
Lease Land
TRAIL LENGTH
2 KM
WIDTH
1.52 m
SURFACE
Mining belting
MAX GRADE
7%
SHOULDER
Grass
CURRENT USE
Walking, biking, skateboarding
TRAIL ACCESS
Gravel parking at Mill Site
REST AREAS /
BENCHES
BARRIERS
6 benches
FEATURES
Lake lookout, Mountain views, Lake Access, Playground
Rocky beach access
Tatlayoko Mill Site
COMMUNITY
ATTRACTIONS
ACCOMODATIONS Bracewells Wilderness Resort, Tatlayoko Lake Forest
Services Recreation Site
Accessible Outhouse
COMMENTS
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WILLIAMS LAKE AND AREA
TRAIL NAME: 147 Mile Ponds Trails
LOCATION: South of 150 Mile House off Highway 97 South
PROPERTY OWNERSHIP: Private Land
WIDTH
MINIMUM 1 KM TO A MAXIMUM OF 5 KM OF
ACCESSIBLE TRAILS
30 cm – 1.52 m
SURFACE
Compact dirt, grass
MAX GRADE
15 %
SHOULDER
Grass
CURRENT USE
Walking, range land
TRAIL ACCESS
Old road through wire gate off Highway 97 just south of
150 Mile House
REST AREAS /
BENCHES
Recommend parking area with picnic area and benches
along the trail
BARRIERS
Some narrow sections, rough, rocks, roots
FEATURES
Ponds, rolling grass land
COMMUNITY
ATTRACTIONS
Thyme for Tea: tea house in 150 Mile House
TRAIL LENGTH
ACCOMODATIONS Williams Lake
COMMENTS
Recommend developing into an accessible trail network
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TRAIL NAME: Dantes Inferno Trail
LOCATION: Chilcotin Plateau
PROPERTY OWNERSHIP: Crown Land
TRAIL LENGTH
5 KM ONE WAY TO LAKE
WIDTH
1.22 m to 1.83 m
SURFACE
Compact dirt and grass
MAX GRADE
30 %
SHOULDER
Grass
CURRENT USE
Range, hiking, mountain biking
TRAIL ACCESS
Parking off of Beaumont Road off of Highway 20
REST AREAS /
BENCHES
BARRIERS
None presently
FEATURES
Viewpoint overlooking Crater Lake and Fraser River valley
Ditch with creek running, trees blown down, steep sections
Chilcotin Plateau, Williams Lake, outdoor recreation
COMMUNITY
ATTRACTIONS
ACCOMODATIONS Williams Lake
COMMENTS
Could be accessible through grassland with bridge over
ditch
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TRAIL NAME: Farwell Canyon Lookout
LOCATION: Farwell Canyon
PROPERTY OWNERSHIP: Private Land
TRAIL LENGTH
VIEWPOINT
WIDTH
N/A
SURFACE
Gravel and dirt
MAX GRADE
N/A
SHOULDER
Large boulder perimeters
CURRENT USE
Viewpoint
TRAIL ACCESS
Parking off Farwell Canyon Road
REST AREAS /
BENCHES
BARRIERS
N/A
FEATURES
Chilcotin River, Hoodoos, First Nations dip netting
Soft, powdery dirt surface
Junction Sheep Range Provincial Park
COMMUNITY
ATTRACTIONS
ACCOMODATIONS Williams Lake
COMMENTS
Good information board and great viewing area
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TRAIL NAME: Knife Creek Mule Deer Trail
LOCATION: Big Meadow Road off Highway 97 South
PROPERTY OWNERSHIP: Crown Land (UBC Research Managed)
TRAIL LENGTH
1 KM LOOP
WIDTH
30 cm – 50 cm
SURFACE
Compact dirt
MAX GRADE
35 %
SHOULDER
Grass, trees, shrubs, cliff
CURRENT USE
Hiking
TRAIL ACCESS
Grass parking off of road at end of Rodeo Drive
REST AREAS /
BENCHES
BARRIERS
1 bench on hill side lookout
FEATURES
Interpretive trail: Mule deer winter habitat
Steep, roots, off camber, narrow, large rocks
147 Mile Ponds Trails
COMMUNITY
ATTRACTIONS
ACCOMODATIONS Williams Lake
COMMENTS
Not recommended as an accessible trail
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TRAIL NAME: Minton Cree Interpretive Trail
LOCATION: Bull Mountain
PROPERTY OWNERSHIP: Crown Land
TRAIL LENGTH
1.3 KM LOOP
WIDTH
40 cm – 80 cm
SURFACE
Compact dirt, grass
MAX GRADE
19 %
SHOULDER
Shrubs
CURRENT USE
Hiking
TRAIL ACCESS
Grass parking off of Bull Mountain Road
REST AREAS /
BENCHES
BARRIERS
1 bench
FEATURES
Steep, off camber, roots, some signs difficult to read due
to colour contrasts
Interpretive trail
Outdoor recreation, Williams Lake
COMMUNITY
ATTRACTIONS
ACCOMODATIONS Williams Lake
COMMENTS
Close to Williams Lake
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TRAIL NAME: Reidemann Wildlife Sanctuary Viewpoint
LOCATION: Alkali Lake
PROPERTY OWNERSHIP: Private Land
TRAIL LENGTH
VIEWPOINT
WIDTH
N/A
SURFACE
Gravel
MAX GRADE
N/A
SHOULDER
Grass
CURRENT USE
Wildlife viewing
TRAIL ACCESS
Parking and viewing off Dog Creek Road
REST AREAS /
BENCHES
BARRIERS
No
FEATURES
Feeding spot for American White Pelican, Long – Billed
Curlew, Tundra Swan, Loon, Teal and Barrow’s
Bird watching
N/A
COMMUNITY
ATTRACTIONS
ACCOMODATIONS Williams Lake
COMMENTS
Pleasant and scenic drive
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TRAIL NAME: Williams Lake River Valley Trail (KM 7 start)
LOCATION: Williams Lake
PROPERTY OWNERSHIP: Crown Land
TRAIL LENGTH
4.5 KM ONE WAY
WIDTH
1.52 m – 2.44 m
SURFACE
Compact clay and gravel
MAX GRADE
9%
SHOULDER
Grass
CURRENT USE
Hiking, biking and horseback riding
TRAIL ACCESS
Gravel Parking at 7 kilometre mark
REST AREAS /
BENCHES
Rest Area at Fraser River with benches and
outhouse Four benches along trail
BARRIERS
Access road is steep and slippery in wet or icy
weather but is two-wheel drive accessible when dry.
Trail around locked gate at parking.
FEATURES
Williams Creek, Fraser River
COMMUNITY
ATTRACTIONS
Fraser River, Williams Lake, outdoor recreation
ACCOMODATIONS
Williams Lake
COMMENTS
Currently accessible trail from 7 kilometre mark to
Fraser River
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APPENDIX B
CITY RECEATION TRAIL MAPS
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Williams Lake
Williams Lake is located in the heart of the Cariboo-Chilcotin along the historic
Gold Rush Trail. Situated at the junction of Highways 97 and 20, Williams Lake is
less than a one-hour flight and only a six-hour drive from Vancouver.
Renowned for the world famous Williams Lake Stampede, this 4-day event
entices competitors from around North America and captures the authentic
western spirit of the region where ranching is still a way of life.
The City boasts a unique downtown core with many original and one-of-a-kind
shops as well as a 50-store mall and all modern amenities. Williams Lake’s rich
culture and history are evident in the Station House Art Gallery, the BC Cowboy
Hall of Fame and the Museum of the Cariboo-Chilcotin that portrays the area's
Western Heritage. Scout Island Nature Centre situated on Williams Lake and the
First Nations Xatsu’ll Heritage Village offer a fun and educational opportunity for
the whole family.
The Cariboo Chilcotin is often referred to, as the “land of 8,000 lakes” with
opportunities ranging from small fly-fishing lakes to deep, broad waters like
Quesnel (the deepest fjord lake in the world) and Horsefly Lake. Many are noted
for their world-class rainbow trout, Kokanee and lake trout. From the snow
capped peaks of the Cariboo Mountains in the east to the Pacific coastal
community of Bella Coola in the west, Williams lake is the centre to an
abundance of year round activities including horseback riding and hiking, river
rafting, jet boating, mountain biking, skiing, snowmobiling and much more.
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Williams Lake Trail Systems
Boitanio Park Trails – 2.5 km
Scout Island Trails – approximately 1.4 km – 200 m of accessible
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100 Mile House
This small community dates back to the early pioneer days when it was called
"Bridge Creek", a rest stop on the fur trade route north.
Located in the heart of the Cariboo, it's name comes from the gold rush days
when a stagecoach stop was set up to refresh travellers 100 miles from "Mile 0"
at Lillooet. Although the original roadhouse is no longer standing, the area
remains an important service centre for the South Cariboo and is a welcome stop
for travellers on the Cariboo Highway 97.
Home to some of the worlds finest cross country ski trails, it's no wonder that the
annual 50 km Cariboo Marathon attracts almost 1,000 participants annually.
Summertime brings camping and fishing enthusiasts to the hundreds of lakes in
the surrounding area.
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Quesnel
The Gold Pan City today services a trading population of 27,000 and shops and
services have multiplied with the population growth.
There are 16 elementary schools, 3 secondary schools, a college, 15 churches, 2
pulp mills, 5 lumber mills, 2 shopping malls, an art gallery, airport, and a large
hospital; twin arenas, curling rink, 2 golf courses, mini golf, 2 riverfront trails for
walking and a large recreation center entertaining the sports minded throughout
the year.
Cross-country ski trails are abundant and an alpine ski hill is less than an hour
away. Every July, residents and visitors can enjoy Bill Barker Days, a family
festival for all ages, which also includes the Quesnel Rodeo. The September Fall
Fair brings exhibitors from many places to show their animals, produce and
handiwork. The Quesnel Museum, open year round, is noted for its interesting
artifacts, exciting displays and helpful, courteous staff and volunteers.
Quesnel Riverfront Trail
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Wells
This cozy mining town is as friendly now as it was in its heyday in the 1930’s.
Historic ‘uptown’ Wells was once a company town site for the Cariboo gold
Quartz Mine with its many unique heritage buildings.
Located minutes away from Barkerville Historic Town, western North America's
premiere heritage attraction, and a half-an-hour's drive from Bowron Lakes
Provincial Park, Wells was voted one of the top 10 canoe circuits in the world by
Outside Magazine.
Comfortable hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts, campgrounds and great
restaurants cater to a range of preferences. There is a wide variety of stores and
visitor services available. Wells is the place for both summer and winter activities
and entertainment.
Wells is home to a thriving artisan community. Heritage buildings frame this
town's scenic mountain backdrop. A footpath leads to the works of emerging and
professional BC artists at several local galleries throughout Wells. On display is a
unique range of pottery, photography and paintings as well as special exhibitions.
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Wells Trail System
Proposed wheelchair accessible trail construction, shown in purple dash, is about
5 km in length, going through the town, crossing the bridge, and continuing up to
the lake.
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APPENDIX C
HOW–TO GUIDE FOR ACCESSIBLE RECREATION TRAILS
Accessible recreation trails are useable by every person. These are regular
walking and hiking trails that have a minimum width, a maximum grade and a
compact surface. The process of creating an accessible trail is no more
complicated than building a non-accessible recreation trail.
Trails designed to accommodate persons with disabilities can incorporate
elements that will enhance the recreation experiences to all people: wider trails
with firm, level surfaces and defined edges offer safe and easy access to all,
including parents with strollers, children and elderly persons.
Accessible trails should be created using the following trail standards and
classifications.
Trail Standards and Classification
Trails – provide access to recreational activities. Trails enhance the visitors’
experience of natural and cultural features of a site, allowing a varied level of
access.
CLASS
ACCESSIBLE
USEABLE
DIFFICULT
LENGTH OF
TRAIL
WIDTH
SURFACE
0 – 3 KM
1 – 5 KM
3 + KM
1.20 – 1.50 m
Paved, packed
crushed gravel
clay mix,
boardwalk
1:16 (6%)
No drops
1.00 – 1.20 m
Crushed gravel,
shale, packed dirt
Under 1.00 m
Loose dirt, rough
surfaces, compact
wood chips
1:10 (10%)
0.30 – 0.60 m
buffer
Gravel, compact
dirt parking
1:8 (12%)
Variable
1 per 400 m
optional
MAX GRADE
SHOULDER
TRAIL ACCESS
REST STOPS /
BENCHES
Paved parking,
compact gravel
parking
1 per 200 m
From roadway,
rough parking
Trail specifications
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1. Form – Trail layouts that offer opportunities for a number of distance
combinations and graduated challenges in terrain conditions, such as the
loop form or figure eight form, are most suitable and desirable for the
recreation enthusiast.
2. Length – The trail length and terrain conditions should be clearly indicated
at the trailhead. There should be a variety of trail lengths.
3. Rest Areas – Accessible trails should provide rest areas at appropriate
intervals. The rest area should be level, set off the main trail, and have
accessible benches
More Specifications
ACCESSIBLE BENCHES shall:
1. be stable
2. have the seat height between 0.45 m – 0.50 m from the ground, seat width
of 0.50 m – 0.60 m, and back height of 0.45 m
3. have arm and back rests
4. have an adjacent, level, firm ground surface at least 0.85 m x 1.20 m
BOARDWALKS shall:
1. have a width of 1.20 m – 1.50 m
2. wood deck planks run perpendicular to way of travel and are not more
than 1.3 cm apart with an even surface
3. have hard packed surfaces in transition from trails to boardwalk
PRIORITIES FOR SELECTING TRAIL LOCATIONS
•
•
•
•
•
High use or demand
Trails leading to popular destination or feature
o Waterfalls
o Lakes
o Forest
o Marsh
o Meadows, etc
Different trail settings and experiences
Experience
o Backcountry
o Wilderness
o Interpretive
o Rural
o Urban
Terrain
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•
•
o Easy
o Moderate
o Difficult
Landscape impact
o Low
o Medium
o High
Geographic distribution
Universally accessible trails should provide a high quality recreational experience
for all users.
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APPENDIX D
Ministry of Tourism, Sport and the Arts
PROPOSAL FORM FOR TRAILS AND RECREATION FACILITIES
An individual or group may use this form to apply to the Recreation Sites and Trails Section to construct, rehabilitate or maintain a
trail or recreation facility. The numbers on this form correspond with the explanations found in the following section titled “Forest
& Range Practices Act, S57 and the Application Process Information Package". If required, attach additional pages (Please print or
type).
1. Name of individual or group: __________________________________________________________________________
Address:
____________________________________________________ Postal Code: ______________________
Contact Person:
_________________________________________________________________________________
2. Overall purpose of the proposed work:
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
3. Brief description of the proposed work:
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
4. Location of the proposed work:
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
This proposal is for (please check):
ο a managed trail or recreation facility
ο an un-managed trail or recreation facility
ο a new trail or recreation facility.
Please ensure that:
ο a map showing the project area is attached.
5. Expected dates on which the proposed work will begin and finish (month or season, and year):
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
6. Expected use:
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_____________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
7. Standards or other provisions to ensure that the trail or recreation facility doesn’t conflict with other resource values or uses,
is safe, environmentally sound, and durable, given the purpose and expected use:
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
8. Demonstration of capability and commitment to provide maintenance over the long term:
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
9. Actions or assistance requested of the Recreation Regional Manager. Please check the appropriate box(es):
ο Consent to proceed with the proposal
ο Inclusion of the trail or recreation facility in the Recreation Inventory
ο Creation of the trail or recreation facility as a map notation
ο Re-establishment of the trail or recreation facility after timber harvesting or other development activities
ο Cooperative management of the trail or recreation facility
ο Inclusion of the trail or recreation facility as a managed facility on maps and the Recreation Sites and Trails website
ο Establishment of the trail or recreation facility as a Recreation trail or site
ο Establishment of the trail or recreation facility as a “Resource Feature”
ο Other Forest Service actions or assistance; please specify:____________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
10. Additional information or comments:
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
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Signature: ________________________________________________________ Date: _____________________________
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REFERENCES
Accessible Tourism. http://www.2010legaciesnow.com/accessible_tourism/
Design Guidelines for Accessible Outdoor Recreation Facilities. Parks Canada
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