A paddle up the lake to a marine campsite.

• • A date is decided, and we can review the conditions in the last two days.
  • Load canoes, kayaks, or paddleboards in Kamloops (make your own arrangements, please)
  • Drive north through Clearwater, then up the Clearwater Valley Road to the end of the road (127 km – two hours)
  • Some of us are meeting at the wells gray Info Center (in Clearwater at 8:30
  • load boats with gear at the boat launch, and park vehicles in the adjacent BC Parks designated lot; pay a $5 fee at the launch – meet at 10:00 (early to avoid windy conditions)
  • paddling, safety, and camping equipment needed and dry bags are a good idea for stowing the gear
  • paddle up the lake, staying close to the shoreline
  • paddle for about 1.5 hours+ (6 km)
  • land at Diver’s Bluff Marine Campground
  • set up camp and have lunch
  • hike up the Eagles View Trail and back (3.5 km)
  • optional evening paddle, optional morning paddle, and optional exploration
  • (campfire-style) social in the evening
  • break camp and paddle back to the boat launch on the next morning
  • scheduled for mid-week (less boats), after high water, and after mosquito season
  • options to stay an extra night on the lake, but I will accompany anyone down the lake, as needed
  • I have led many paddling adventures (inc. paddling Clearwater Lake many times) and will be there to ensure safe practices, in the unlikely event of a spill, for direct rescue, and to support/advise the group on gear, etc., as needed
  • If there is interest, other paddle and hike trips can be organized (more information link).   For example, Murtle Lake is planned for September.

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