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Darin Zandee'z Site   

It's all part of the adventure
Text Box: Bowron Lakes

Distance: 116 km

Start: Kibbee Lake

Finish: Bowron Lake

Flow: ??

Skill: Intermediate open Canadian

Days: 5

Classification: Overall Grade I

Camping: Established backcountry sites

 
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· Day 1 (30km)

           Trailhead to Isaac Lake

· Day 2 (20km)

           to Isaac Lake (south end)

· Day 3 (25km)

           to Unna Lake (west end)

· Day 4 (25km)

           to Spectacle Lake (north end)

· Day 5 (16km)

           to Bowron Lake (finish)

 
Text Box: Slide Show not yet created Text Box: To get there: Drive Hwy 97 to Quesnel, B.C., then 93km east on Hwy 26 to the town of Wells then east 27km on a gravel road to the park entrance. What is the trip: 5,000 people a year travel the 116km canoe circuit in the Cariboo Mountains via 6 major lakes, a river, and several portages. Safety: 6 emergency radios spaced through the route no cell phone coverage. Park operator has motor boat that makes a sweep every few days. Views: The Cariboo River is fast cold moving river without rapids but has corners and deadheads. 11m falls on Isaac River between Isaac Lake and McLeary Lake.

Date: Aug 09 to Aug 13, 2006
Text Box: Itinerary Text Box: Trip Report Text Box: Gear List Canoe 3 paddles 2 life jackets 2 bailers 2 whistles bear spray bug spray 50’ throw rope Hat Glasses Gloves Tent Sleeping bags Mantis Tarp 5 days of food GPS Maps Portage cart Fishing rods