Gorman Lake- Note that
a bridge has been lost leading to the start of the trail. (It is still
possible to hike 3-4 km to the trail head providing the creek can be crossed safely). Also tables and the outhouse at this
site have been lost or damaged due to an avalanche.
 Nestled in a sub alpine bowl within the Columbia Mountains, Gorman Lake is
one of this area's most popular destination for all ages. A moderate 3km climb
through spectacular mountain scenery will bring you to the lake shore to fly
fish, picnic, camp or just spend an afternoon. Gorman Lake also serves as
a "jumping point" for hikes within the local Dogtooth Range. Nearby
rockfaces offer some excellent rock climbing opportunities and in the winter
months the area is popular for advanced snowmobiling.
Getting to the trail head
Follow signs to the golden Golf and Country Club and continue past the Golf
course on the through road. Thirteen km later, turn left at the road fork and
continue for another 4 km to the trail head parking area.
The Golden Snowmobile
club and Golden Snowmobile Trail Society grooms a trail from the Golden
Golf Course to Gorman Lake. A $12.00
trail use fee applies during the winter. To get more information
click on Golden Trail Society to
go to their web site.
You can click Gorman
Snowmobile Map to view a trail map or Click
Gorman PDF to download a map in PDF format.
Enjoy this special place
Wildlife and fascinating land forms abound here. Watch for plenty of marmots
and pikas aslong slopes and rock piles; mountain goats on rock faces; and
raptors in the sky above. This is bear country as well, and although the trail
has been routed to avoid bear habitat, be bear aware and know procedures for
ensuring your safety. On the way to the lake, enjoy the talus slope traverse,
the many alpine wild flowers, and see if you can recognize the rock glacier!
Please treat this area gently. Tables, tents pads and a toilet building are
provided.
Please try to keep your activities to these areas and stay on existing trials
where possible.
Fires Are NOT Permitted
Small trees and krummolz in the area are very old and grow at extremely slow
rates. Please do not cut them down. Campfires leave unsightly messes, and do not
fit the wilderness character of this place.
Recommended Reading
The following brochures are produced by the Outdoor Recreation Council of BC
and BC Ministry of Environment and are available at the Columbia Forest
District Office - Golden.
- A Wilderness Code of Ethics
- Trial User Guide of Ethics
- Backcountry Sanitation
- Safety Guide to Bears ion the Wild
Hiking Trail Map
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