Merrill Lake

Total Miles 6.1
Technical Rating
1 Easy
Best Time Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Trail Type Full-Width Road
Accessible By
Open Trail Map
Merrill Lake trail photo

Trail Overview

Small, remote rec site west of Campbell River accessed via the very active but accessible logging roads. Merrill Lake offers a quiet backcountry camping experience with a few rustic sites, a gravel boat launch, and good fishing. Expect rough gravel access, minimal facilities, and low traffic—ideal for 4x4 explorers looking for a peaceful lakeside spot surrounded by coastal forest.

Photos of Merrill Lake

Difficulty

Very easy road with no real elevation changes, manageable for most, even in the winter

Technical Rating

1

Merrill Lake Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • Single Track
  • 50 Inch
  • 60 Inch
  • High Clearance
  • Full Width

Merrill Lake Map

Popular Trails

Boot Lake

Boot Lake

Learn more about Boot Lake
Total Miles 5.75
Tech Rating 1 Easy
Best Time Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Brittney Bay Recreation Site

Brittney Bay Recreation Site

Learn more about Brittney Bay Recreation Site
Total Miles 10.65
Tech Rating 1 Easy
Best Time Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Big Bay Recreation Site

Big Bay Recreation Site

Learn more about Big Bay Recreation Site
Total Miles 6.77
Tech Rating 1 Easy
Best Time Sp / Su
Pacific Yew Recreation Site

Pacific Yew Recreation Site

Learn more about Pacific Yew Recreation Site
Total Miles 6.78
Tech Rating 1 Easy
Best Time Fa / Su / Sp

The onX Offroad Difference

onX Offroad combines trail photos, descriptions, difficulty ratings, width restrictions, seasonality, and more in a user-friendly interface. Available on all devices, with offline access and full compatibility with CarPlay and Android Auto. Discover what you're missing today!

Open Trail Map