Richmond Lake Trail (Cranbrook)

Site Description: The trail to Richmond Lake is a short hike, with some steep sections. It is suitable for energetic families. If it is wet, care should be taken crossing the open rock slopes along the trail. Huckleberry pickers will enjoy this walk in the fall. Steep slopes with rock bands and waterfalls, a wildflower meadow near this subalpine lake and trout fishing offer something for everyone. More adventurous hikers with route finding skills can continue over Nogalski Peak to Perry Pass and Gold Run Lake.

Driving Directions: Access: Commencing in Cranbrook, at the junction of Hwy 3/95 and Hwy 95A, follow Hwy 95A for 14.1km to Wycliffe. Turn south (left) onto the Wycliffe Park Road. Proceed 1.9 km, crossing the St. Mary River, and turn south (right) onto Wycliffe Road. Follow this road for 0.8 km and turn west (right) onto Perry Creek Road and set you odometer to zero. This is a good 2 wheel drive, gravel road. At 2 km this road is signed St. Mary River Road. Follow this road to a junction at 3.7 km, where it splits into the Perry Main Road to your left and the St. Mary River Road to your right. Take the left fork, onto Perry Main Road and reset your odometer to zero. At 1.9 km stay right on Perry Main FSR, crossing Perry Creek. Past the 10km road marker (4.5km from the start of Perry main FSR), turn right onto a side road and reset your odometer to zero (0). At 0.5km, take the left fork in the road. Continue up Antwerp Creek through a scenic canyon for 3.7km. This road is narrow, rough, and has few turnarounds. Park in the wide spot on the right-hand side of road. The trail to Lisbon Lake begins 50m back down the road at the blade sign, on the uphill side and follows an old roadbed. Driving directions