DKL Recreation Placer Lakes Trail

Kootenay Lake Forest District Recreation Trail Placer Lakes
Access and Alternate Routes	Head west from Creston on highway #3 for 30.0 km to PLacer Creek Road. Turn right onto Placer Creek road and follow it for 5.2km until you reach a fork in the road. Take the right fork in the road for 1.0km. The trail begins at the edge of the landing. A 2wd high clearance vehicle is required.
Trail Characteristics and Description	This trail follows Placer Creek to Lower Placer Lake, and continues on to the upper lake. Both lakes are in sub-alpine basins. The upper lake is surounded by ridges and a talus field. Suitable camping areas are available at both lakes. This area is part of the protected Mountain Caribou's habitat. Primary activities are hiking,camping,fishing, and viewing.
Trail Facilities	Length	Difficulty	Elevation Change
	3.0 km	Easy-moderate	210m
	Vehicle Units	Tables	Outhouse
	N/A	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.
Comments	NOTE: This trail is not maintained, and the trailhead may be difficult to locate.