Photo of Eagle River

Section 5:

Eagle River
(Herondell B&B)
to
Saltery Bay

(136 - 178 km)

. Difficulty: Challenging, with large elevation gains, some rough trail sections.

Sub-Trails:

  1. Lois Lakeshore (136 - 144.5 km
  2. Elephant Lake (144.5 - 153.3 km)
  3. West Troubridge (153.3 - 159.3 km)
  4. East Troubridge (159.3 - 167.2 km)
  5. Rainy Day Lake (167.2 - 169.5 km)
  6. Saltery Bay (169.5 - 178 km)

 

Attractions:

  • Last SCT section to be opened;
    • best vistas on the SCT
    • old growth forest
    • sub-alpine vegetation
    • excellent swimming in secluded spots
    • the most undisturbed forest land on the trail.
    • A section of nearly 10 km of old growth is quite unique.
  • Mount Troubridge - elevation 1300 m
    • the highest point on the trail
  • Lois Lake Dam @137.1 km
  • Branch 41 Campsite @ 139.7 km
    • start of Powell Forest Canoe Route
  • Horseback riders campsite with corral @ 141.5 km
  • Lois Lakeshore trail inside the 30 metre riparian zone
  • Elephant Lake @ 153.3 km;
    • rudimentary campsite, swimming
  • Mount Troubridge Summit @159.3 km
  • Rainy Day Lake @ 169.5 km;
    • rudimentary campsite, swimming
  • Grouse Ridge
    • view bluffs and pocket old growth
  • Saltery Bay @ 180 km;
    • campsite
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