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Upana Caves Ifs (Gold River)
Rec Site #:
REC3041
Type:
Maintained to Standard
Fees:
None
Campsites:
0
Access:
Road
Activities:
Caving
Hiking
Picnicking
Facilities:
Toilets
Site Operator:
Unknown
Description And Directions
Site Description:
A day-use site including a trail system that takes you to the Upana Caves - named for the river that flows underground through the system. There are five caves to explore, a viewpoint overlooking a waterfall, and a viewing platform providing a great view of the Resurgence Cave entrance (where the river flows out of the cave and back to the surface) - not to be missed! Remember to take two sources of light, watch your footing, and mind your head on some of the low cave ceilings.
Driving Directions:
From Gold River, head west towards Tahsis. Turn onto the Head Bay Forest Servive Road(gravel)for approximately 14.5 kms. Turn right on to Branch H-27, and park on the right just before the bridge. The trailhead is on the other side of the bridge. Roughly 25 minutes from Gold River. On the way home, stop at the Cala Creek pullout and enjoy the waterfalls.
Fire Bans and Restrictions:
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Interactive Map:
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Maps, Documents And Images
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Upana Falls
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