BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia
Canty Lake Trail (Parking lot)
BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia, Canada
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 2,448 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Nearest town
- Mackenzie
- Activities
- Hiking, Nature study, Viewing, Camping
About
Closed: Recreation Sites and Trails BC lists this site as closed (Site currently inaccessible due to washout at 41km on Parsnip West FSR. No estimated time of reopening).
This site provides parking for those hiking up to Canty Lake. The trail is ~2.2kms in length with a 575m elevational change. It is a challenging hike up to the lake, so wear appropriate footwear/gear etc. The basic amenities of a pit toilet are offered at the parking area and at the top. Note that the trail may be difficult due to blowdown across the trail.
Road access. User-maintained site with no regular servicing. Facilities on file: toilets, picnic tables, fire rings, parking. First come, first served.
Getting there: Travel north (NW) of Mackenzie via the Parsnip West FSR, and turn right at approx. km 89.5. Access to this trail head is located ~3kms off the main FSR.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25° | 18° | -20° | 38° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 25° | 10° | -12° | 43° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 35° | 22° | -4° | 51° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 41° | 30° | 7° | 58° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 54° | 38° | 30° | 79° | 3 of 11 |
| June | 63° | 46° | 39° | 77° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 67° | 51° | 43° | 86° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 68° | 53° | 43° | 82° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 60° | 47° | 31° | 75° | 1 of 11 |
| October | 43° | 36° | 22° | 62° | 6 of 10 |
| November | 34° | 28° | 10° | 44° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 22° | 12° | -16° | 35° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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