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Sloquet Creek
Hotsprings Near the North end of Harrison Lake, BC
Several springs seep from the rocks about
Sloquet Creek and flow along the ground before dropping over a short
waterfall and forming a small pool which is too hot for bathing. Several
other springs percolate from the ground, and volunteers have constructed
small, natural-rock pools for bathing along the creek. The hotsprings are
located about 62 miles south of Mt. Currie, near the Lillooet River and just
northwest of Harrison Lake. Elevation is approximately 1000 ft. Water
temperature varies between 135 degrees and 155 degrees at the source.
Services: Few services are available in the are, though there
is a logging camp at Port Douglas, at the head of Harrison Lake. Primitive
camping with no toilets or tables are located above the springs, about a 3
minute steep walk from the springs themselves. This is also where parking
is.
Directions: From Whistler/Pemberton - Drive East along Highway
99, past the farmland and river to where the road turns uphill. There is a
prominent road connecting on the south side of the road, marked "Lillooet
Main/In-Shuck-Ch Forestry Service Road". Follow this south on the logging
road along the Lillooet River to the second bridge that crosses the river to
the west side. Cross Fire Creek, and go south to a turnoff to the west,
doubling back north. This should be between posted kilometer markers 6 and
8. Follow this road (Sloquet FSR) past kilometer 9. The road will go up a
sharp incline, and about 3/4 of the way up the hill an old road will branch
to the left. If you reach the 10 marker you have gone too far. Follow the
logging road until you reach an obvious clearing that can be used for
camping. There is a trail leading downhill from the clearing to the creek
and the hot springs. It will take two to three hours to drive from Mt.
Currie. There are no posted rules or regulations for use of the site, but
anything packed in should be packed out, including garbage.
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