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  1. Hi there,  I have been up to Big Peter's lake twice.  Tried to reach Valley of the Moon.  But for lack of markers after you reached Fawn lake, made it difficult to know what directions to go in. If you have any information to send me in the right direction. I would appriecate it, as i plan on going back up there in the summer of 2011.  Also would like information on how to acces the Margie lake route via the logging roads. Thanks judy
     

    • It was a low overcast day and I couldn’t see much. I used my compass and took a bearing and was surprised by a cairn now and then. This will be a return trip.

  2. Hello,
    Wondering what the climate is like in late spring, say in May?  We'd be looking to avoid some bugs but still get a good experience.  Not looking for snow hiking though.  Thinking a 5 day thing, getting into Big Peters and doing day hikes, looks like a really nice area.  Thanks!

    • Wow. This will be a tough slog in the late spring. Snow lingers long high in the Monashees. At Big Peters Lake, there will be snow right to the end of June. If the aspect of the approach tail was more south-facing, there would be more melt. Bug season won’t start until late June, though. Good luck.

  3. Planning on hiking in to Spectrum Lake tomorrow and spending the night.  Hopefully there is not much snow and the nights don't get too cold. 

    Anyone been in the park yet this year?
     
     

  4. A friend and I are planning a trip to Big Peters this summer. Just wondering if there is a source for drinking/cooking water there, or does it need to be brought in?

    • When I camped at both Spectrum Lake and Peters Lake, we took water from the stream and boiled it for cooking, but for drinking you can bring a filter, bring your own, or boil and cool it. There is a good stream flowing into Peters Lake near the tentpads.

  5. A friend and I got back from Monashee last weekend. Great hike, great scenery. The bridge just past Little Peters that leads to Big Peters has been washed out and pushed downstream. We were still able to cross it, however it rests at 45 degrees.

  6. Hey, I’m just wondering how the road conditions are to get there. Would I need an SUV or truck to get there or would my Subaru Impreza work?

    • It was quite drivable when I was last there, but early in the season and in winter conditions it would be more challenging. Best to check with BC Parks before driving in.

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