Ministry of Forests Recreation Trail
Haystack Alpine

Access
and
Alternate
Routes

From the community of Sanca, head south on highway #3A. 100m before the Sanca Creek Bridge on highway #3A, turn left onto the Sanca Creek Road. Travel to the end of this road (about 18.0 km) to the trailhead. This road is suitable for 2wd high clearance vehicles. NOTE: The last kilometer of the road is fairly rough.
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Trail
Characteristics
and
Description

This is a moderate trail through a sub-alpine forest linking Sanca and Meachen Creek. Branch trails lead to the Haystack Alpine Recreation Area, Meachen Lake, White Grouse Mtn, and to Kianuko Creek Trail. This area provides good opportunities for multi-circuit hikes, alpine fishing, easy access to ridges, and camping.Rustic cabinFishingHiking trails

Trail
Facilities

Length

Difficulty

Elevation Change

12.0 km Moderate 500 m

Vehicle Units

Tables

Outhouse

Parking available at landing before creek crossing. N/A N/A

Firewood

Fire Pits

User Maintained

None. User must gather own N/A If you pack it in, you pack it out.

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