Description
The Gavin Lakeshore Low Mobility Trail is located at the Gavin Lake Forest Education Centre. The trail is approximately 305 metres long and consists of an accessible boardwalk passing through wetland and “wet” forest along the shores of Gavin Lake, featuring beautiful viewpoints and the opportunity to spot beaver, muskrat, moose and several varieties of bird and waterfowl.
The trail features two accessible bridges - one 24 metre accessible bridge that crosses over Gavin Creek and features a viewing platform and another 5 metre accessible bridge that traverses a sensitive trout spawning creek – as well as an accessible dock/viewing platform at the trail's terminus.
Benches and turnaround/passing points have been placed in convenient locations along the route, and an information kiosk and accessible outhouse are located at the trailhead. The low mobility trail also joins the “Around the Lake” trail which is a 6 kilometre hiking trail following the entire shoreline of Gavin Lake.
The nearby Forest Education Centre features accessible washrooms and showers, dining hall, lounge and two cabins to allow ease of use and comfort to low-mobility users.
Ongoing management of the site is provided by the Gavin Lake Forest Education Society. More information is available at www.gavinlakecamp.wordpress.com
Location
52°29′21″N 121°42′51″W
Gavin Lake is located 76km northeast of Williams Lake on the Gavin Lake Road, which can be accessed off the Likely Road.
Directions
From Highway 97 at 150 Mile House turn east (right) onto the Likely Road (150 Mile House is 14 km south-east of Williams Lake on Highway 97). After four kilometres, turn left onto the Likely Road where it forks with the Horsefly Road and follow it for forty-four kilometres. The Gavin Lake Road is on the right and is marked by the Gavin Lake Forest Education Centre and UBC/Alex Fraser Research Forest signs.