Hudson Bay Brigade (Merritt)

Description And Directions

Site Description: A historic, non motorized trail protected under the Heritage Conservation Act and dates from the mid 1840's! The Cascades recreation district portion of this trail links Mt Davis near Palmers Pond, to Horseguard Camp, a distance of 23.3 km's. Used primarily by hikers and horse back riders this trail is not for the faint of heart. Along various points of the trail there is a backcountry toilet, bear proof food cache, interpretive kiosks, fire rings and wooden tent pads. No trace camping practices should be followed.

Driving Directions: The trail crosses @ 46.3 km Tulameen FSR. Trail can be hiked west to Palmers Pond and on towards Hope and east to Lodestone Lake from this point. Three way junction is 200m east of this point. Kiosk map and trail description is situated at Jacobson Lake Recreation site at 45.8 km Tulameen FSR which is a good information source. Additional information www.hopemountain.org. Extreme caution must be used while travelling on the Tulameen FSR due to heavy forestry and mining industrial traffic. See Treasures of the Tulameen brochure for details.