Wokkpash Lake

Wokkpash Lake is a lake in the Canadian Rockies in northeast British Columbia, Canada.^[2] It is about 140 kilometres (87 mi) west of Fort Nelson along the Alaska Highway.^[3]

Wokkpash Lake
Wokkpash Lake
Coordinates	58°26′41″N 124°51′37″W[1]
Primary inflows	Wokkpash Creek
Primary outflows	Wokkpash Creek
Basin countries	Canada
Max. length	6 km (3.7 mi)
Max. width	1 km (0.62 mi)

Location

The lake lies on the Wokkpash creek. The Wokkpash Valley has dramatic scenery, including imposing stone erosion pillars, called hoodoos.^[4] The Wokkpash Canyon, below the lake, runs between high cliffs for 5 kilometres (3.1 mi).^[5] The creek enters the Racing River below the lake. The creek is accessible to kayakers via a 4x4 trail.^[6] The lake is surrounded by the peaks of the Muskwa Ranges, including 2,700 metres (8,900 ft) peaks such as The White Tower, North Bastion Mountain and Mount St. Sepulchre.^[5] Many of these peaks were named by a 1960 expedition by members of the British Royal Fusiliers, based in the Tower of London, and the names reflect parts of the Tower, and the expedition sponsors.^[7]

Environment

Heavy rainfall is common in the region, often lasting for several days, and this can cause flash floods in the creeks.^[8] Wildlife in the region includes grizzly bear, black bears, moose, elk, caribou, mountain goats, stone sheep, wolves, deer, martens, fishers, weasels and wolverines.^[2] The environment is fragile due to the harsh winter conditions and short growing season.

Access

The lake lies within the Wokkpash Recreation Area in the Muskwa-Kechika Management Area, which also includes the Northern Rocky Mountains Provincial Park, Stone Mountain Provincial Park and Kwadacha Wilderness Provincial Park.^[2] The Wokkpash area is part of the Northern Rocky Mountains Park.^[9] There is a public use cabin at the south end of the Lake. Access is via hiking along the Wokkpash Trail.^[2] The trail is basically just an unmarked route along old guide and game trails.^[3] It should only be used by experienced and well-equipped backpackers.^[9]

See also

• List of lakes of British Columbia