Kissinger Lake to Francis Lake

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Kissinger Lake to Francis Lake
Cut block on Tuck Lake trail.

Chunks | Vancouver Island Trail Day 6

Start to Finish

Kissinger Lake to
Francis Lake

Distance

28 km track
25 km route

Time

8h 50m
3.1 km/h

Climb

+659 m | -619 m
+50 m

Track

Actual
Planned

Weather

Average 21º C
Overcast

Highlights

Nitinat River ford
Clear cut

Challenges

Fear of bears
Mosquitos

Scenery

Forest
Francis Lake

Rating

★★★☆☆
Nice forest walks.
Great campsite on Francis Lake.

Road leaving Kissinger Lake
Forest path on Tuck Lake Trail
Tuck Lake Trail marker on west shore of Nitinat River
Gravel bank on on West shore of Nitinat River
Cut blocks south of Tuck Lake
Abandoned boat on Tuck Lake
Tuck Lake
Forest on Tuck Lake Trail
Forest road North of Tuck Lake
Tree stump North of Tuck Lake
Tuck Lake Trail
Trail markers on Tuck Lake Trail
Creek crossing on Tuck Lake Trail
Creek crossing on Tuck Lake Trail
Forest walk on Tuck Lake Trail
Francis Lake
Campsite at Francis Lake

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