Osprey Lookout – Clearwater Lake Viewpoint loop from Clearwater River

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Canada

British Columbia

Area A (Wells Gray Country)

Osprey Lookout – Clearwater Lake Viewpoint loop from Clearwater River

Hard

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Osprey Lookout – Clearwater Lake Viewpoint loop from Clearwater River

05:17

15.2km

360m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 1.77 km for 78 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.04 km

Waterfall in Wells Gray Provincial Park

Highlight • Waterfall

1.79 km

Osprey Lookout

Highlight • Viewpoint

The rather steep climb is rewarded with a sensational view over seemingly endless forests.

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7.98 km

Viewpoint

8.87 km

Clearwater Lake Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

If you decide to do this trail, spray yourself well with anti-mosquito spray beforehand. Unfortunately there were so many mosquitoes that day (which took advantage of every stop) that it …

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12.1 km

Ancient Forest in Wells Gray Provincial Park

Highlight • Forest

15.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.1 km

2.68 km

247 m

143 m

121 m

Surfaces

11.8 km

2.83 km

319 m

227 m

Elevation

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Highest point (960 m)

Lowest point (680 m)

Weather

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Comments

September 17, 2025,Chain Meadows Trail - Wells Gray PP

The rest of the family was in the mood for a relaxing stroll around Lake Clearwater in 30-degree weather (on September 17th!!!), so I set off on the Chain Meadows Trail alone. Equipped with provisions and drinks, and of course, bear spray, I hiked through a magnificent, fairytale primeval forest of red cedars. Completely untouched... past Chain Lake and the …

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