July 22, 2009 | Tips from Travellers >
Burns Lake, Sightseeing Tours
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If you’re looking to stretch your legs while driving the west from Prince George on the Yellowhead Highway, take a wander around the Rod Reid Nature Trail in Burns Lake. The short 2.1 km trail circles around the lush marshland pond named Lock Lomond and features several of the areas native birds. There are several interpretive signs along the way that describe some of the natural processes which are taking place at the pond, many of them are visible from the trails two viewing platforms. So put on some comfy shoes and enjoy this relaxing stroll around the pond.
Tasha and Jen
July 08, 2009 | Tips from Travellers >
Burns Lake, Sightseeing Tours
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After driving for hours one needs to get out and stretch their legs a little bit, I know, I was also the one who posted the information about loving driving around. I found that Burns Lake has just the trails for needing to have a stretch break. With a quick stop into the Burns Lake Visitor Information Centre/Chamber of Commerce one can get the brochure, or just verbal information, about the Eveneshen and Rod Reid Nature Trails. A traveler could walk these trails seperately or together, however long a walk they need.
The Eveneshen Trail is 1.3km and is mostly an uphill stretch that goes along a mini creek. The Rod Reid on the other hand is a 2.1km flat walk that borders the Loch Lomond pond that is also known as Beaver pond for it once housed a large beaver den that is still visible. Taken together the trails offer a nice unity of uphill exercise and then a flat retreat and then a down hill walk back. Seperately they offer quick exercises. The Rod Reid Trail also has informative signs about local wildlife and plantlife as well as viewing platforms and several benches for those needing a brief rest.