Boer Mountain (Burns Lake)

Site Description:A large recreation area designated with emphasis on mountain biking and hiking. The parking area is at Kager Lake (see Kager Lake Recreation Site - within the larger Boer Mtn Site), where a hiking/biking trail circles the lake. There is a large deck/dock on the northshore of Kager Lake adjacent to the parking area. 12 campsites (3 at parking area and 9 walk-in) surround Kager Lake. Connecting to the Kager Lake trail is the Long Lake hiking trail. Biking trails connect Kager Lake and the Burns Lake Bike Park (private land) to the west (which has its own parking area and posted maps). At the top of Boer Mtn. (via Boer Mtn. Road) are trailheads for Star Lake (hiking) and the Boer Mtn mountain bike trails. Biking trails, 4 options: 3 single track trails, or 1 'jump-track' doubletrack; all travelling between 3 to 5 kilometers down to Kager Lake.

Driving Directions:Take either 5th Avenue or 8th Avenue from Highway 16 in Burns Lake to meet up with Gowan Road. 5th Avenue loops into 9th Avenue, and Gowan Road will be on the right as you are coming out of the loop. 8th Avenue meets up with 9th Avenue at the top of the hill. Turn right and Gowan Road will be on the left. Once on Gowan Road, continue until you reach Boer Mountain Lookout Road. Turn left (careful, blind corner). Follow the road to the trailhead located on the right (Kager Lake is visible from the road). Directional signage to this Site exists from Burns Lake Village.