CampHostJobsHarmon Lake Forest Interpretive Trail Area
Near Merritt, British Columbia, Canada
Who runs this site
Operated by F.H. Forestry Ltd. under a partnership agreement with Recreation Sites and Trails BC.
About Harmon Lake Forest Interpretive Trail Area
This is a forest interpretive trail located on the southeast side of Harmon Lake and is 2.7 km roundtrip suitable for most ages. Along the trail you will find interpretive signs showcasing the natural beauty surrounding the trail and explaining how all components of the forest interact. The trail is for non-motorized traffic, and is popular for hiking and bird watching while camping at the Harmon Lake East, Harmon Lake West and Kane Lake recreation sites located walking distance nearby.
The trail winds down the southeast side of Harmon Lake to the small "Secret" Lake just south of Harmon Lake and then loops back to the trailhead. The trailhead has plenty of parking, an outhouse, and covered area with picnic table and the trail map. A short distance from the start of the trail is an amphitheatre providing seating for up to 50 people for small groups enjoying the interpretive trail or volunteer talks. A must do.
- Type
- Trail or route
- Upkeep
- Maintained by an operator or contractor
- Access
- Road: 2 Wheel Drive
- Nearest town
- Merritt, British Columbia
- District
- Cascades (Recreation Sites and Trails BC)
- Established
- 1993
- Location
- 49.97034, -120.69239
- Site ID
- REC4740
Activities
More activities are listed on the official page.
Facilities
More facilities are listed on the official page.
Getting there
From Merritt, travel south aproximately 15 kms along Highway 97 towards Kelowna. Watch for "Kane Valley Ski Trails" and "Harmon Lake Recreation Site" highway signs. Exit the highway onto Kane Valley Road. Travel approximately 8 kms until reaching the turnoff to the Harmon Lake East Recreation Site. Exit Kane Valley Rd and drive toward the lake, turn left at the boat launch and follow the signs along the road until reaching the interpretive trailhead and parking area on the northeast corner of the lake.
Official page at Recreation Sites and Trails BC
Host jobs
Hosts at BC recreation sites are hired by the site operator. BC also recruits live-in fee-site operators by request for proposals on BC Bid.
Host jobs near Harmon Lake Forest Interpretive Trail Area:
- Campground Host, Lac Le Jeune Provincial Park Shuswap Adams Parks Ltd. (BC Parks operator), 59 km away
- Park Host, Sasquatch / Chilliwack Lake / Birkenhead Lake Sea to Sky Park Services Ltd. (BC Parks operator), 100 km away
- Park Host, South Okanagan & Boundary Provincial Parks Quality Recreation Ltd. (BC Parks operator), 114 km away
Nearby recreation sites
- Harmon Lake 1 km, 32 campsites
- Kane Lake 1 km, 23 campsites
- Kane Valley Cross Country Ski Parking Area 5 km
- Gwen Lake 6 km, 2 campsites
- Shea Lake 8 km, 10 campsites
- Iron Mountain Mtn Bike Trail Area 10 km
Information from Recreation Sites and Trails BC open data (BC Data Catalogue, Open Government Licence – British Columbia), retrieved 2026-10-09. Conditions change: check the official page before you travel. CampHostJobs is not affiliated with the Government of British Columbia.