Kager Lake, Pumba and Razorback Trail

Burns Lake, British Columbia, Canada

5.80 km
159m gain
2.00 hours
Level 2.0/5
2.0/5
Difficulty
Easy
5.80
Distance
kilometres
159
Elevation Gain
metres
2.00
Est. Time
hours

About This Trail

This easy 3.6-mile (5.8km) route rated 4.4 stars combines the gentle Kager Lake loop with the Pumba connector and a lower section of the Razorback trail — a perfect introduction to the Boer Mountain network for families and newer riders, taking approximately 1.5–2 hours. The route circles scenic Kager Lake through second-growth pine and spruce forest, with picnic tables and fire pits along the way, before sampling the network's flowing singletrack on Pumba (another of the network's pig-themed trail names, after The Lion King's warthog) and the lower Razorback. Viewpoint side trails at the south end of Kager Lake reward short detours. Suitable for hiking, mountain biking, trail running, and snowshoeing. Located on the traditional territory of the Lake Babine Nation and Ts'il Kaz Koh.

Leave No Trace

Please follow Leave No Trace principles: pack out all waste, stay on designated trails, respect wildlife, and be considerate of other visitors.

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Getting There

Directions

From Highway 16 in Burns Lake, take 5th Avenue north to Gowan Road, continue until you reach Boer Mountain Lookout Road and turn left. Follow the road past the Burns Lake Mountain Bike Park to the Kager Lake Recreation Site parking lot — the trailhead is on the right and the lake is visible from the road. Approximately 10–15 minutes from town.

Parking

Free parking at the large gravel Kager Lake lot (RV and trailer friendly). Free camping: 6 car-camping sites with tables and fire rings beside the lot, 12 walk-in tent sites around the lake including one on a small island, outhouses, and a car-top canoe launch. Picnic tables and fire pits are located along the lake trail. All services in Burns Lake.

Safety & Preparation

A family-friendly route, but mountain bikers share (and on some segments have priority on) these trails — keep children aware and step aside for riders. Check trailforks.com for current trail status due to post-wildfire danger tree assessment closures. Bears and moose are present — carry bear spray and keep dogs leashed. The lake is beautiful for a post-ride swim in summer but has no lifeguards — supervise children near the water and dock.

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