From the lake area, the eastern ridge climbs steep loose rock toward the approximately 1,955 m summit. The upper ridge narrows, with steep drops on both sides, and is suitable only for experienced scramblers in dry, calm conditions. Return on the ascent line. Do not descend toward the southeast saddle: the steward identifies an impassable cliff on that attempted connection.
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Publisher’s source page · checked 2026-10-17http://assets.wnms.ca/brochures/bootski-lake-jan-2025.pdf
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Publisher’s source page · checked 2026-10-17http://assets.wnms.ca/gpx-files/bootski-lake.gpx
A reusable trail line has not yet been verified for this outing. Any location pin shows the published location described above; it does not draw the hike or establish a navigable approach.
Travel south from Tumbler Ridge on Highway 52/Boundary Road for about 48 km and turn right onto Ojay Main Road. Follow this industrial road for roughly 25 km, then take the right branch onto Wapiti Forest Service Road. Cross the Wapiti River near road kilometre 5 and continue to kilometre 12.1, where a small road turns right and provides the recommended parking start. The continuation is deactivated with creek crossings and deep drainage ditches. Follow posted radio channels and road rules; do not assume a high-clearance vehicle can bypass every obstruction.
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Map position: 54.58705, -120.62298 · destination reference point. WNMS publishes this exact coordinate pair in its Directions to Trailhead link. This point is not a confirmed starting point for the selected route option.
From the lake area, the eastern ridge climbs steep loose rock toward the approximately 1,955 m summit. The upper ridge narrows, with steep drops on both sides, and is suitable only for experienced scramblers in dry, calm conditions. Return on the ascent line. Do not descend toward the southeast saddle: the steward identifies an impassable cliff on that attempted connection.
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On-route camping permission has not been established for this outing. Check the relevant land manager before planning an overnight stay; a mapped lake, cabin or previous tent location does not confirm permission.
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Remote backpacking trail along the Wapiti River and lakes. Motorized off-road vehicles are prohibited in the park.
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10 km round tripRead guide →Reach a section of the historic Monkman highway by paddling across Stony Lake, then walk west from the signed landing. Plan both the retraced walk and the return water crossing,…
4 km round tripRead guide →Official Monkman map marks camp at trail km 15; these are route-chainage values, not road distances.
15 km point to point / Approx. 300 m gain · terrain estimateRead guide →Official Monkman map marks camp at trail km 22; these are route-chainage values, not road distances.
22 km point to point / Approx. 410 m gain · terrain estimateRead guide →