Gwillim Lakes
DRINNON PASS/GWILLIM LAKES TRAIL – Access this trail from Hwy 6 at Slocan City and follow Little Slocan Forest Service Road for 44 kilometres.
*** WARNING: as of mid-August 2017, the Hoder Creek Rd is an actively used for logging and severely chewed up. The last two kilometres leading to the trailhead are extremely rough and impossible to navigate without a high clearance vehicle. See the movie below! ***
Several peaks and traverse routes can be accessed from points along this trail. They require route finding, mountaineering skills and climbing equipment. The terrain is often dangerous, and many areas are prime grizzly bear habitat. To protect the fragile alpine meadows, stay on trails and marked routes while enjoying the picturesque vistas.
Hike and camp in a manner which minimizes the impact on the vegetation and wildlife. Camp only on the constructed tent pads. Fires and pets are not allowed.
Trailhead to Drinnon Lake – Moderate, 2 kilometres, 1.5 hours, elevation gain: 435 metres. Facilities include three tent pads, outhouse, bear-proof food cache and good fishing.
Drinnon Lake to Drinnon Pass – Moderate, 1.5 kilometres, half hour, elevation gain: 125 metres. There are six tent pads, outhouse, bear-proof food cache and cooking centre at Wicca Lake.
Drinnon Pass to Gwillim Lakes – Moderate, 2.5 kilometres, 1.5 hours, elevation gain/loss: 250/1
*** WARNING: as of mid-August 2017, the Hoder Creek Rd is an actively used for logging and severely chewed up. The last two kilometres leading to the trailhead are extremely rough and impossible to navigate without a high clearance vehicle. See the movie below! ***
Several peaks and traverse routes can be accessed from points along this trail. They require route finding, mountaineering skills and climbing equipment. The terrain is often dangerous, and many areas are prime grizzly bear habitat. To protect the fragile alpine meadows, stay on trails and marked routes while enjoying the picturesque vistas.
Hike and camp in a manner which minimizes the impact on the vegetation and wildlife. Camp only on the constructed tent pads. Fires and pets are not allowed.
Trailhead to Drinnon Lake – Moderate, 2 kilometres, 1.5 hours, elevation gain: 435 metres. Facilities include three tent pads, outhouse, bear-proof food cache and good fishing.
Drinnon Lake to Drinnon Pass – Moderate, 1.5 kilometres, half hour, elevation gain: 125 metres. There are six tent pads, outhouse, bear-proof food cache and cooking centre at Wicca Lake.
Drinnon Pass to Gwillim Lakes – Moderate, 2.5 kilometres, 1.5 hours, elevation gain/loss: 250/1
boulder field to cross (listen for pikas)
Drinnon Lake
