Strathcona Dam to Second Lake

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Strathcona Dam to Second Lake
Salmon River

Chunks | Vancouver Island Trail Day 21

Start to Finish

Strathcona Dam to
Second Lake

Distance

33 km track
29 km route

Time

10h 15m
3.3 km/h

Climb

+501 m | -360 m
+141 m

Track

Actual
Planned

Weather

Average 21º C
Overcast, showers

Highlights

Salmon River
Second Lake camp

Challenges

Missed turn
Bear anxiety

Scenery

Roads
Salmon River

Rating

★★★☆☆
Mostly roads with scenic Salmon River interludes.
Lots of bear poop.
Lovely campsite at Second Lake.

Note: Diverged from official route to camp at Second Lake.

Greenstone Road, Fry Lake
Whymper Lake
Patterson Lake Road
Bridge, Salmon River
Run off channel, Salmon River
Salmon River Riparian Trail
Salmon River
Salmon River Riparian Trail
Salmon River Riparian Trail

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