Pacific Yew Recreation Site

Total Kilometers
10.9

Technical Rating

1

Easy

Best Time

Fall, Summer, Spring

Trail Type

Full-Width Road

Accessible By

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Pacific Yew Recreation Site
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Trail Overview

Named after the abundance of Pacific Yew trees in the site, most individual campsites are waterside with amazing views and access to the lake. There is a small swimming beach for campers as well as a boat launch for small boats. The boat launch is restricted to those camping at the recreation site and those paddling the Sayward Forest Canoe Route.

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Pacific Yew Recreation Site
Pacific Yew Recreation Site

Difficulty

You can expect a rough logging road full of potholes.

Technical Rating

1

Status Reports

There are no status reports yet for this trail.

Pacific Yew Recreation Site can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • High-Clearance 4x4
  • SUV
  • SxS (60")
  • ATV (50")
  • Dirt Bike

Access Description

From Campbell River, travel north on Highway 19, turning left onto Menzies Mainline. Drive along Menzies for 11kms and the rec site entrance is on your right.

Pacific Yew Recreation Site Map

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