The "Wilson Creek Loop" will involve approximately 100 kms of
driving. 35 kms is on a paved highway. The other 65 kms is on the
Wilson Creek FSR which is described as a good, 2 wheel drive,
gravel road, and while that is mostly true the section from Wilson
Lake East along Wilson lake has some rather rough sections. Having
said that we saw more than one newer car on the road during our two
day camping trip to place this series of caches. While the tour can
be done either direction we have chosen to give you driving
directions from the Rosebery end.
This tour will take you to several pristine mountain lakes and
spectacular waterfalls with plenty of opportunities for camping,
hiking, and fishing. To get the most enjoyment out of this caching
series we strongly recommend bringing your camping gear. Also don't
forget your camera, bug spray, and fishing rods. As always,
remember to be bear aware.
Wilson Lake is located approx. 15 kms from Nakusp at an elevation
of 970 meters (3182 feet). According to the INTERNET it is reached
via a good logging road. We found that the section along Wilson
Lake is some of the roughest along the route....but as we said
above there were new cars traveling the roads and they weren't
going slow. Wilson Lake's fishing is described as some of the best
rainbow trout fishing in the Kootenays with fish of sizes up to 3
kg (6.5 lb). Kokanee is also abundant in the lake. There is a
recreation site at both ends of the lake that provide campsites and
a place to put in a small boat.
The West side is less populated but only has two campsites. When
the road ends at the recreation site follow the trail toward the
little old cabin. It's hard to believe that just a few short years
ago people stayed in the cabin. Near the cabin there is a trail
that heads "up". Follow it for a short distance to the cache.
Directions: From the intersection of Wilson Creek FSR and Wilson
Lake Rd. (N50 14.456 W117 40.162) take the road north to the Y
junction at N50 14.546 117 39.765. Take the right fork to get to
Wilson Lake West.
In order to locate the final cache:
"Wilson Creek Loop Final" you must
visit ten caches. Each cache will have a clue
written on the lid as well as in the logbook. Write the clue
down.
As this is a stand-a-lone cache, you are welcome to just log this
cache if you don't have time to take in the entire tour.