Long Description
Park at the Lone Butte Cemetery near the Hwy 24/Horselake intersection and take the trail at the back of the cemetary (Campbell, 1998). You can also follow the service road and a short scramble puts you on top of the butte.
The Cariboo has a rich volcanic history that is still evident today. Two to three million years ago; Huckleberry Butte, Mount Begbie, Tin Cup Mountain and Lone Butte were all volcanic vents to a larger volcano that dominated the landscape. These vents are large pieces of cooled basalt. The basalt crystallized inside the vent opening like a cork in a wine bottle and created a plug. The basalt obstruction was about 100 meters from the earth’s surface. Glaciation and other erosional events eroded away the vent plug to give Lone Butte its look of today.
Also while in the area, check out the circa 1920's water tower used to power steam engines for the Pacific Great Eastern Railway and BC Rail. Lone Butte was a dominant shipping point for exporting the local ranchers goods.
The Butte towering above the surrounding environment!
**UPDATE AUGUST 2007**
Lone Butte ws transfered to the local historical society after it was mistakenly sold to a private owner. Ten years ago the land was sold in error with confusion over the correct lot number. There are plans to upgrade the parking lot and access road to the butte.
**NOTE**
Please keep to designated trails as bushwhacking is not required. Do not deface the butte or disturb soils, substrate, rock, vegetation or wildlife. Leave the site in the same condition when you got there or better. The last time I was there, I picked up 2 plastic bags full of garbage.
Sources
Campbell, Colin. 1998. Trails of the Southern Cariboo. Rocky Mountain Books, Calgary, Alberta.
Carlucci, Paul. 2007. "The Butte" now back in public hands. 100 Mile Free Press. August 29. Pg 1.
Jongbloets, Arlene. 2006. Lone Butte, Once an Active Volcano Area. 100 Mile Free Press, Community Pullout Section. August 30. Pgs B1 - B2.
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