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Visitors Map and Guide

Welcome to the Jacobson Lake British Columbia Recreation Site, the gateway to our history. Discover the many treasures of the majestic Tulameen River valley and the high alpine ridges. Take a dip in a pristine alpine pond. Enjoy a hike in the Cascade Mountains and take in the great scenery.

Important: Please read• Thesetrailsandsitesaremanagedforrusticoutdoorexperiences.• Pleasenotethatyoumayencounterpoorroadandtrail conditions.• Knowyouractivity,yourselfandyourcompanion’sabilities.• Bereadytoadjustyourplanif/whencircumstancesorweather changes.• Becautiousofwildanimals.

Driving directions to Jacobson Lake Recreation Site:FromHwy#3(HopetoPrinceton):HeadwestoutofPrincetonontheCoalmontRoad.AtTulameenfollowtheRiverRoadandwatchforsigns.

FromHwy#5(HopetoMerritt):TakeCoquihallaLakesExit#228offthefreeway.TurnsoutheastontotheTulameenRiverForestServiceRoadandwatchforsigns.

CAUTION: Drive with your lights on and watch for industrial traffic.

Please consider others and help protect the environment.

Camping & Day Use• Enjoyyourstaytoamaximumof14consecutivedays• Rusticcampingonly• Norecreationalvehiclefacilitiesonsite• Donotbuildlongtermstructures• Returnyoursitetoitsnaturalstatebeforeleaving• Competitive,commercialorgroupuserequiresauthorization

Trail Use• Nomotorizedvehiclesareallowedontrails• Stayondesignatedtrails• Bepreparedforemergencies• Becautiousofwildanimals• “Notrace”campingpolicyexistsinthebackcountry

Garbage• Youpackitin,youpackitout• Donotlitter• Donotemptyyourholdingtank

Pets• Keep your pet quiet and under control at all times

Campfires• Keepyourfiressmallandinthefirerings• Donotlightduringstrongwindsorwhencampfireban isinaffect• Donotcuttreesorremovefirewood• Attendyourcampfireatalltimes,extinguishbeforeyouleave

Courtesy• Respectthepeaceandquietofothers• Keepyournoisetoaminimumatalltimes• Obeydesignatedquiettime:11:00p.m.to7:00a.m.

The Ministry of Tourism, Sport and the Arts manages forest recreation sites and trails throughout the province to encourage outdoor recreation, improve fitness, and celebrate our heritage.

Recreation Sites and Trails Branch For more information, visit the website www.gov.bc.ca/tsa

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Visitors Map and Guide

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1 Tulameen Falls: Easygrade,1kmtrailintospectacularwaterfalls.Allow1hourforthe2kmreturntripfrom30.2kmTulameenRiverFSR.Shorthikeforahotday.Swiminthecrystalclearriverpoolsorshowerinthefall’scoolmist.

CAUTION:Twomainwatercrossings,hikeinlowwaterseason

2 Vuich Falls Recreation Site: A3vehiclesitewithanearbytrailthatviewsthecascadingwatersofVuichCreek.

3 Sutter Creek Recreation Site: A3vehiclesiteonthehighbanksofSutterCreek.Brightandopensitenestledalongsidearushingmountainstream.

4 Jacobson Lake Recreation Site: A6vehiclesitewithhorsecorralsat45.8kmontheTulameenRiverFSR.Maintrailheadandparkingareafortrailusers.

5 Vuich Historic Trail: Easygrade,1kmreturntripfromJacobsonLake.ShortsectionoftheoriginalTulameenvalleypackhorsetrail.ConnectswiththeHudsonBayCompanyTrailandtheRiceHistoricTrailsouthofJacobsonLake.

6 Rice Historic Trail: Moderategrade,4kmreturntrip.Allow2hours.Followtheoldtrailusedbyprospectorsandtrappersintolushgrassymeadowslitteredwithtinyponds.

7 Hudson Bay Company Trail:“WEST”DiscovertherouteusedbytheFurBrigadesfrom1849-1860.Moderategrade,7.5kmreturntripfromthemaintrailjunction,allow3.5hours.Thepristine“PalmerPond”isat1805metresandthe“CascadeDivide”isat1850metreselevation.

8 Hudson Bay Company Trail: “EAST”.Challengeyourselftoabackcountrycampingexperience.FollowtheheritagerouteovertheTulameenRivercrossingatHorseguardCamp.HikethroughthemagesticmountaindefilesandupontotheTulameenPlateau,endingontheWhatcomTrail.Bepreparedforover20kms(oneway)ofremotehiking.Notracecampingpolicyapplies.

9 Grant Pond Trail: ExplorethehuntinggroundsoflegendaryIndianBlackeye.TrailforksoffoftheWestsectionoftheHudsonBayCompanytrailat2.5km.Easygrade,4kmreturntriphikethroughsubalpinemeadowsalongthebaseofMt.Davis.

See opposite side of pamphlet to get driving directions to this point.Motorized vehicles are not permitted on trails.

Treasures of the TulameenPast and Present