I was woken up early by the lovely sound of heavy rain on my tent, in a brief pause in the rain I packed up camp and started on my way towards Jasper. On my way out of Wells Gray I did stop at a few places. One of those was a viewpoint overlooking the valley that the road follows.
A look at one of the valleys steep walls
My next stop was at another well know waterfall, Spahats Falls which has carved into the volcanic rock before it tumbles off a cliff into a raging creek.
The rest of the day was a pretty uneventful drive up to Jasper and then setting up camp.
Tags: 2010 road trip, Spahats Falls, Wells Gray Provincial park
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This was my first real day at Wells Gray park and although it was warm out the weather was a mixed bag of rain and sunshine which was not ideal.
I decided to go and check out the most well know waterfall in the park, Helmcken Falls which tumbles 141 m (463 ft). This is one of the highest waterfalls in Canada and was spectacular to see.
My next stop was Ray farm, this was the site of the only homestead in the park and was donated when the owners passed away about 50 years ago. Since then nature is slowly returning the site to its natural site but most of the original buildings are still standing.
The remaining farm buildings with a natural mineral spring in the foreground
A trail through what was one of the fields
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After packing up at Lac le Juene it was time to move on to the next location, Wells Gray Provincial park about 160km North of Kamloops. I had never been to this park but had heard it was rugged and remote. Driving into the campground which is about 70km from the tiny town of Clearwater you get the feeling that you are really heading into the wilderness. After about 30km the paved road turns into a twisting dirt road that often skirts the edges of steep gullies and canyons you end up at Clearwater lake which has two campgrounds next to each other. The area is littered with streams and rivers which make this one of the best places to see some truly spectacular waterfalls and rivers.
One of the bridges on the way to Clearwater Lake
Sticta Falls above Clearwater Lake
The beginning of the Clearwater river as it drains from Clearwater Lake
I spent three nights at Wells Gray so the next few days will be the further exploration of the park which was simply stunning if you overlook the bugs.
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I have not posted for a while due to the fact that I went on a 10 day road trip through BC and into Alberta. I have finally got a number of photos edited and I should be posting more each day.
I started my journey in Victoria and made my way toward Lac le Jeune to spend my first night. I have spent a few nights here before and have always been impressed with the wildlife that you are able to spot here specially birds. This time did not disappoint as I found a number of bird nests and was able get some great shots.
A female Mountain Bluebird
Male Mountain Bluebird
Northern Flicker
Camp for the night
Next stop is Wells Gray Provincial park which has some of the most spectacular waterfalls in Canada and the world.
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