Nahatlatch Lakes run - Jun 23rd-24th

[ANDYD]

Hi All,

If there is interest we are looking at heading out on a Nahatlatch Lakes run this coming weekend.
Basically its highway#1 up to Boston Bar, turning west off-road along Nahatlatch Lakes, stopping to take in the amazing views from the Fire Lookout and parking under the thunder of Grizzly Falls at the west end of the lakes. Camping out on the Lakes Saturday night, then head home Sunday down the scenic Kookpiki Valley (if the snow has melted enough) down to the east side of Harrison lake to Harrison Hot Springs & home. If there is too much snow we will have to return back down highway #1,

Let me know if you are interested ??? If there is interest I will post up more details as the week progresses.......

cheers,
Andy

[cbalme]

I'd be very interested if it was the next weekend. I'll make it out to the next one for sure!

[ANDYD]

cbalme » Mon Jun 18, 2018 8:48 pm

I'd be very interested if it was the next weekend. I'll make it out to the next one for sure!

Sorry Colin, we usually avoid Long Weekends, always rains and the roads are all clogged up with traffic! :roll:

[ANDYD]

Ok, here are some more details of the run this weekend;

What - Two day off-road run in the Nahatlatch Lakes Area
When - June 23rd-24th, meeting at Whatcom Road exit off Highway #1 at 9.30am Saturday morning, departing at 10am.
Where - Whatcom Road to Boston Bar up Highway #1 (1.5hr) then off-road along Nahatlatch Lakes, visiting the amazing views from the Fire Look-Out Tower and the large Grizzly Falls near the west end of the lakes. Camping out on the banks of Nahatlatch Lakes for Saturday night. Sunday we hope to traverse down the scenic Koopiki Valley down to the East side of Harrison Lake and back Chilliwack around 4pm on Sunday afternoon.
What Else - It will likely be hot, bring along everything you need for two days in the Wilderness, last fuel and supplies will be Boston Bar but I would suggest you get everything you need at Whatcom Road before leaving. The forecast is looking good, don't forget sunscreen and bug spray. You can swim in the lakes if you don't mind it a little chilly. Let us know if your coming along .....

Cheers,
Andy

[David V]

Sounds like an interesting run. Count me in please.

[Roadqueen17]

I’ll be there!


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[Bill E.]

I'll be there Andy.

[Crs]

Sounds good. I'm in!

[StuartL]

I'm in, definitely need some nature this weekend!!!

[SamDemren]

This will be our first trip with Rover-Landers! please count us in.

[alex.dimi]

Is there a one-day option? Three weekends in a row camping is a hard sell.


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[ANDYD]

Thanks for all the responses, looks like a good group!

Alex, Yes, a 1 day option is possible, just for the Saturday and head home down the highway Saturday late afternoon. It would make a long day of driving but doable.

-Andy

[JC]

Hey Andy, Sandrine, Loki and I are thinking about coming up, Truck has a couple issues that I have to deal with tomorrow, assuming it is nothing serious we could see you Sat morning.

Cheers,
John C.

[Bern B]

If I Can bring a .eep along I'm in

[ANDYD]

Hey Bernie,
What's going on? It was a Toyota last time, now a Jeep ..... Oh boy, oh boy!

Yes, I guess you can come along if you ride at the back of the group and stay out out of the photos :lol: specially any photos of you rescuing stranded Land Rovers :oops:

[JC]

Hey Andy, sorry wont' make it tomorrow, working on the truck not sure what is wrong with it. Next time! Have fun looks like a nice run.

Cheer,
JC and Sandrine

[Arcades]

Would love to come along but not enough notice... anyway that we could post these in advance like we used to....

[alex.dimi]

I’m for only one day. Plan to head down the East Harrison Forest Service Road to Harrison Hot Springs Saturday afternoon.


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[ANDYD]

Post Trip Report;
A perfect size group of 10 vehicles gathered for the Nahatlatch Lakes run, heading up the Fraser Canyon to the Boston Bar, then shooting off into the Nahatlatch Lakes valley. We climbed high up to the Scenic Fire Lookout for lunch. Next stop was Grizzly Falls which happily was in full white water flow and gave the convoy a good soaking as we parked below. Saturday night we camped out atop Pig Whistle Mountain for the cool breeze, then after breakfast we headed back down to the aqua-green lake for a refreshing morning dip into the chilly water. Once refreshed we continued the loop down the Koopiki valley, dropping alongside Harrison Lake east then down to Harrison Hot Springs and home...........
Really enjoyed the weekend, thanks to all those that came along for the ride, let the good times roll!
A few photos here, more to be added in the Gallery over the next couple of days.

[Roadqueen17]

It was a great trip....very dusty but well worth it just to experience the beautiful scenery


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[rgallant]

Wish I could have made that one

[SamDemren]

It was an excellent first trip for us! Thanks all for great company and support, can't wait for the next one!

[ANDYD]

A bunch of photos now in the Gallery here... http://roverlanders.bc.ca/gallery/view_ ... e=album657

Cheers,
Andy