Long Lake Trail

Burns Lake, British Columbia, Canada

6.60 km
189m gain
2.00 hours
Level 3.0/5
3.0/5
Difficulty
Moderate
6.60
Distance
kilometres
189
Elevation Gain
metres
2.00
Est. Time
hours

About This Trail

Long Lake Trail is a moderate 4.1-mile (6.6km) trail rated 4.0 stars in the Kager Lake Recreation Site, looping around Long Lake adjacent to Kager Lake. The route extends the popular Kager Lake loop into a longer 6.4km combined circuit through sub-alpine second-growth pine and spruce forest. Off-shoot trails on the south side lead to viewing platforms with excellent views over the surrounding forests and lakes — particularly rewarding during bird migration seasons when the platforms become a birdwatcher's window. A wilderness tent site on Long Lake, accessible by trail or by water, makes this a great option for a simple overnight canoe or backpacking trip. Suitable for hiking, mountain biking, birding, and camping. 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

Two access options: (1) From Highway 16 in Burns Lake, take 5th Avenue north to Gowan Road, continue to Boer Mountain Lookout Road, turn left and follow to the Kager Lake parking lot — the Long Lake loop connects from the Kager Lake trail system; or (2) access the trail system from the Long Lake end, approximately 6km east of Burns Lake off Highway 16.

Parking

Free parking at the Kager Lake Recreation Site gravel lot (large enough for RVs and trailers). Free camping: 6 car-camping sites, 12 walk-in tent sites around Kager Lake, one tent site on Long Lake (trail or water access), outhouses, fire rings, and a canoe launch. All services in Burns Lake.

Safety & Preparation

Some sections may be overgrown or have downed trees — check trailforks.com for current conditions and post-wildfire closures in the broader network. Bears and moose are present — carry bear spray, make noise, and store food properly if camping at the lakeside tent site. The viewing platform side trails involve short climbs — sturdy footwear recommended. Mosquitoes can be intense near the lakes in early summer — carry repellent. Cell service is unreliable — inform someone of your plans for overnight trips.

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