| Begbie
Lookout Trail is a short but steep hiking path
located south of the community of 100 Mile House, British Columbia,
Canada. The hiking trail climbs up the side of Begbie Mountain
to a 1923 working Forest Fire Lookout Station used during the
summer months to spot wildfires.
The
lookout station sits at an elevation of 1276 metres and towers
over the entire valley. The two story wooden lookout has a wrap
around deck providing 360 degree views of lakes, mountains and
trees. On clear day one can see Wells Gray
Park in the east and the Marble Mountain Range in the west.
The
hiking trail leading up to the lookout involves navigating of
a short series of switchbacks. The trail is rough and involves
hiking over loose rocks, exposed tree roots and around large boulders.
It is a single-track trail that follows a ridge most of the way,
so it is important to have good hiking boots and to be aware at
all times of your footing.
At
the base of the trail is a picnic table, pit toilets, an information
billboard (although in rough shape and hard to read) and a large
gravel parking lot. At the top of the trail is another pit toilet
for public use and a picnic table. The hike to the top takes no
longer than 5-10 minutes but do not be deceived as it is a good
work out. The views are well worth the effort!
How
to Get to Begbie Lookout: From the community
of 100 Mile House travel south 20 kilometres on Highway 97 to
the trailhead. Entrance is just off the highway but is hidden
and poorly signed so be sharp and eyes open. Look for the "Point
of Interest" sign on the highway between 83 Mile House and
93 Mile House.
Contact information for
the local 100 Mile House community accommodations, tours,
guides, activities, campgrounds, golf courses, attractions,
realtors, etc. are posted under the community links listed
to your right. >>> |
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