Wells Gray — Clearwater Lake Loop
A canoe-and-hike wilderness with 100+ waterfalls and glacier-fed lakes north of Kamloops.
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- Region
- British Columbia, Canada
- Country
- Canada
- Biome
- Interior mountain (600–2,600 m)
- Best season
- June – September
- Difficulty
- moderate
- Backpacking
- Hiking
- Canoeing
- Kayaking
- Mountaineering
- Fishing
Key takeaways
- Biome: Interior mountain (600–2,600 m)
- Best season: June – September
- Difficulty: moderate
- Top activity: backpacking
Topic summary
A canoe-and-hike wilderness with 100+ waterfalls and glacier-fed lakes north of Kamloops.
Key takeaways
- Difficulty: moderate
- Best season: June – September
Intended uses
backpacking
Climate suitability
Interior mountain (600–2,600 m)
Verification notes
Last verified January 1, 1970.
Plan with verified data
Wells Gray — Clearwater Lake Loop trip tools
Popular pursuits at Wells Gray — Clearwater Lake Loop
- Backpacking
Multi-day travel with everything on your back — see the packing blocks below.
- Hiking
Day miles on marked trail, with route notes and trail links below.
- Canoeing
Paddle routes, portages, and put-ins.
- Kayaking
Sheltered and open-water paddling lines.
- Mountaineering
Glacier and high-route objectives with real consequence.
- Fishing
Resident gamefish, seasons, and the water that holds them.
Animals around Wells Gray — Clearwater Lake Loop
Wildlife guideTimber wolfCanis lupus
Big gameBlacktail DeerOdocoileus hemionus columbianus
GamefishPacific SalmonOncorhynchus spp.
Wildlife guideCanada lynxLynx canadensis
Big gameElkCervus canadensis
GamefishRainbow TroutOncorhynchus mykiss
Wildlife guideBlack bearUrsus americanus
Big gameBlack BearUrsus americanus