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Gypsum Mountain Trail (Merritt)
Rec Site #:
REC5541
Type:
Maintained to Standard
Fees:
None
Campsites:
0
Access:
Road
Activities:
Hiking
Nature Study
Picnicking
Facilities:
Tables
Toilets
Site Operator:
Unknown
Description And Directions
Site Description:
A 1.8 km (one way) non-motorized hiking trail that takes you to the top of Gypsum Mountain. Moderate in difficulty and follows the lake for the first 3rd of the trail. A good view of Logan Lake can be seen to the north from the end of the trail when you get to the top of Gypsum Mountain.
Driving Directions:
The trail head is located southeast of Chataway Lake, access is via Hwy 8 west from Merritt. Turn right on Aberdeen Rd. Continue 13.5 km until the road becomes the Skuhun-Pimainus Forest Service Road. At 18.7 km turn right. Zero your odometer and then at 6.2 keep right at the junction, at 6.6 km turn right and continue on about 4.5 kms until you see the lake on the right hand side and turn right into the site. Drive to the lake and you will see the trail head leading along the lakeshore on the left Trailhead is located at the Gypsum Lake West Recreation Site.
Fire Bans and Restrictions:
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Interactive Map:
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Maps, Documents And Images
Site Images:
Gypsum Mountain Trail October 5, 2004 (5)
Gypsum Mountain Trail October 5, 2004 (6)
Gypsum Mountain Trail October 5, 2004 (10)
Gypsum Mountain Trail October 5, 2004 (2)
Gypsum Mountain Trail October 5, 2004 (7)