Questions: To log this cache you will need to take the
2-kilometre round trip trail (allow 1 hour) and find the answers to
the following earth science questions from the signage on the
lookout deck.
1. Prior to the ice age, in what direction did the
rivers flow?
2. What caused the change in direction?
3. Go to N62° 16.251’ W136° 21.131’ What obvious geological feature
do you see at the base of the finger?
Interesting geological facts include that years before he was to
discover gold on Bonanza Creek, prospector George Carmack found a
seam of coal near Five Finger Rapids. The rock pillars of the "five
fingers" are made up of conglomerate rock which is formed when sand
and pebbles become embedded in a sand and mud matrix. We've listed
coordinates below that take you to the parking of the 5 Finger
Rapids rest stop and the trailhead. From there a 1 kilometre (219
steps) trail takes you to look-out which will give you a much
better view of the rapids. Take water. Uphill will be much harder.
Bring a CAMERA because the views are terrific. Take a print out of
this cache listing or have it saved on your iPhone/PDA etc.