This geocache is part of the Gold Country Geocaching Event Passport to the Gold Trail. Check goldtrail.com for more details. Explore Gold Country and view breath taking scenery, walk along parts of the Old Cariboo Wagon Trail, and wander into the friendly Gold Rush communities that are brimming with much to see and to discover.
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Elephant Hills Provincial Park is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada protecting Elephant Mountain, a prominent landmark adjacent to the Trans-Canada Highway at the cut-off for the town of Ashcroft. The park was created April 30, 1996. The park is approximately 968 hectares in area.
A natural dry grassland area, with typical wildlife species including rattlesnakes. The park protects unique dry grasslands and associated wildlife species and plants on both Elephant and Rattlesnake hills. The south-facing slopes providing some of the driest conditions in all of British Columbia.
The rare Western rattlesnake, gopher snake and Sharp-tailed Grouse inhabit the area along with mule deer, coyote, and birds such as the Common Merganser, Chukar, Belted Kingfisher and Rosy Finch.
The grassland hills are closed to vehicle traffic, and no camping or day-use facilities are provided. Walking and wildlife viewing activities are popular in the park. The hike up is steep. Bring good footwear, lots of water and a camera.
A good place to park is by the water tower across from Government St.