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Gorman Lake (Golden)

• Rec Site #:REC240784
• Type:User Maintained
• Fees:None
• Campsites:0
• Access:Road
  
• Facilities:None

• Site Description:Gorman Lake is a beautiful alpine lake situated in a deep bowl. The site has two tent pads and tables and a fly-out toilet. There are trails that loop the lake. The trail on the north side is recommended as it is safer and less exposed to rock fall. It is about 800 meters long. The area is a signature designation for hiking and sledding.
  
  Note bikes and motor vehicles are restricted from using the area in the snow-free months.
  
  The Golden Snowmobile Club is under agreement to maintain the Dogtooth Forest Service Road and the Gorman Lake road for snowmobile use during the winter.

• Driving Directions:From Golden, head towards the ski resort on Kicking Horse Trail. Cross over the Columbia River on a single lane bridge. Drive 400m past the bridge and turn right on Golf Course Drive. Follow this for 2 km. Just past the first bridge turn left onto the gravel Dogtooth FSR. Set your odometer to 0 here.
  For the first 1.5 km, you need to watch for golfers crossing the road in three spots. The entrances are hidden by bushes, so be careful. Once you start climbing the hill, watch for heavy machinery and trucks at the gravel operation.
  3.5 km stay left at the Y. Traffic uses both roads, so pay attention and don?t miss this turn. Some new turnoffs have been added recently in the next stretch.
  4.5 km go straight, not left.
  5.0 km stay straight, not right.
  5.2 km stay straight, not right.
  5.8 km stay straight, not left. (The 6k marker is just around the corner, but your odometer is correct, and the sign is misplaced.)
  6.6 km stay straight, not left.
  7.6 km there is a three way junction. Take the middle fork. Ignore all minor side roads
  9.7km at the 4 way intersection go straight ahead for Gorman Lake. The road gets a bit rougher after this.
  11.6 km stay straight, not right.
  12.3 km curve left not straight. The next stretch of road has switchbacks and some very rough sections.
  12.8 straight over bridge.
  17.2 kilometres park here at a wooden foot bridge.
  **Note: if you are staying overnight it is wise to bring wire fencing to place around your vehicle. Porcupines in the area have a tendency to chew wires etc. on the underside of your vehicle.

• Fire Bans and Restrictions:Link

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