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Wokkpash Lake is a lake in the Canadian Rockies in northeast British Columbia, Canada.[1] It is about 140 kilometres (87 mi) west of Fort Nelson along the Alaska Highway.[2]

Wokkpash Lake
Wokkpash Lake
Coordinates	58.449°N 124.868°W / 58.449; -124.868
Primary inflows	Wokkpash Creek
Primary outflows	Wokkpash Creek
Basin countries	Canada
Max. length	6 km (3.7 mi)
Max. width	1 km (0.62 mi)

Location

The lake lies on the Wokkpash creek. The Wokkpash Valley has dramatic scenery, including imposing stone erosion pillars, called hoodoos.[3] The Wokkpash Canyon, below the lake, runs between high cliffs for 5 kilometres (3.1 mi).[4] The creek enters the Racing River below the lake. The creek is accessible to kayakers via a 4x4 trail.[5] The lake is surrounded by the peaks of the Muskwa Ranges, including 2,700 metres (8,900 ft) peaks such as The White Tower, North Bastion Mountain and Mount St. Sepulchre.[4] Many of these peaks were named by a 1960 expedition by members of the British Royal Fusiliers, based in the Tower of London, and the names reflect parts of the Tower, and the expedition sponsors.[6]

Environment

Heavy rainfall is common in the region, often lasting for several days, and this can cause flash floods in the creeks.[7] Wildlife in the region includes grizzly bear, black bears, moose, elk, caribou, mountain goats, stone sheep, wolves, deer, martens, fishers, weasels and wolverines.[1] The environment is fragile due to the harsh winter conditions and short growing season.

Access

The lake lies within the Wokkpash Recreation Area in the Muskwa-Kechika Management Area, which also includes the Northern Rocky Mountains Provincial Park, Stone Mountain Provincial Park and Kwadacha Wilderness Provincial Park.[1] The Wokkpash area is part of the Northern Rocky Mountains Park.[8] There is a public use cabin at the south end of the Lake. Access is via hiking along the Wokkpash Trail.[1] The trail is basically just an unmarked route along old guide and game trails.[2] It should only be used by experienced and well-equipped backpackers.[8]

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