A small hike on a trail system our family has created in the Lac Le Juene wilderness, a gem in the Thompson Nicola region.
⚠️ BEAR ACTIVITY WARNING ⚠️
Multiple black bear sightings have been reported on these trails recently, including a personal encounter on August 31. Please use extreme caution, travel in groups, make noise, and practice strict bear safety while caching here.
This trail is very beautiful. The trails (Aspen Lane, Pine Pass, Big Fir Loop and others) lead you through thick, old growth forests that many animals call home. What animals might you see? Common ones include squirrels, small birds, osprey, eagles and deer. If your lucky (or maybe Unlucky), you might see black bears, moose and skunks. Different plants also live in the area, which includes strawberries, blueberries and ancient trees.
I hope to make this cache apart of a series along these trails.
Directions:
a). From the campsite (recommended for campers)
1). Start by going to the west entrance/exit at the Lac Le Juene Provincial Campground. Here is a "kissing" gate you must go through.
2). From here, take a right (north) up Rainbow Drive. Walk for the next 600 or so metres up and down a hill, staying straight on the road until you reach the paved road (Lac Le Juene Road).
3.) On the right side of the road, 5 metres before the stop sign, walk on the trail that you see. Stay on the trail and go past another thick ATV trail that goes to the right.
4.) Continue on until you reach the a huge tree that has a "BIG FIR LOOP" sign. The cache is right there.
Estimated Roundtrip Distance {from gate}: 2.6km
b). From the main road (recommended for people driving into or out of Lac Le Juene)
1). Drive to 50°28'56.5"N 120°29'43.2"W on Lac Le Juene Road. Driving in, it should be on the left, driving out, it's on the right. It's a trailhead that has a pretty open entrance.
2). Once you park, there should be three trails. Go to the trail on the left or up North. Continue on until you reach the a huge tree that has a "BIG FIR LOOP" sign. The cache is right there.
Estimated Roundtrip Distance: 700m
The cache is hidden in an army green ammo can at the summit. Make sure sure to hide it as you found it. This cache is highly recommended for kids, beginners and dogs. I suggest to go back down the way you came, but, both other trails at ground zero lead to the ATV trail you saw on the way up which can either lead back to the parking or the campsite. This cache is not available in the winter because there is lots of snow at the 1400m elevation and will almost certainly be buried. However, if your in the area, you should definitely take a hike here because it is completely decorated with lights and ornaments in winter. Bring bear spray and wear good shoes. Finally, if you wish to trade, try your best to bring Canadian themed items.
Congrats to Bull&Tink for their FTF!
Happy geocaching!