Spectrum Lake Hike
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Spectrum Lake Hike
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Spectrum Lake Hike winds to—you guessed it—the shimmering mountain-tucked Spectrum Lake. The easy-to-follow trail is great for all ages and skill levels. Plus, nothing beats the chance to cool off in the water amid the sweet smell of fresh mountain air!
Getting there
To get to the trailhead for Spectrum Lake from Vernon, you’ll need to head towards Cherryville by following BC-6 to Sugar Lake Road. Continue past Cherryville and after making a slight right to stay on Sugar Lake Road, you’ll continue for 8.2mi before turning right to get off of Sugar Lake Road. Follow this road for 0.8mi before turning right again. Continue for 2.8mi and turn left. Drive for 4.7mi and your destination will be on your left. The trailhead is the only path leading from the parking lot.
About
| When to do | June-September |
| Backcountry Campsites | Spectrum Lake Campground |
| Pets allowed | No |
| Family friendly | Yes |
| Route Signage | Average |
| Crowd Levels | Low |
| Route Type | Out and back |
Spectrum Lake Hike
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Spectrum Lake Hike Description
Spectrum Lake Hike in Monashee Provincial Park is a lightly trafficked, family-friendly trail that reaps a jackpot of all rewards: a lake tucked into mountainous scenery. The path is easy to follow as it is the only one visible from the parking lot. It’s narrow but not technical!
However, despite the easy-going path, the road leading up to the trailhead is tough. It’s suggested to drive a 4×4. You can take your car, but know that you’ll be travelling along a busy logging road.
You can also split this 8.1mi hike into two days by making it a backpacking trip. Spend the night at the ever-so scenic Spectrum Lake Campground.
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