Logan Lake: Trails, Trout Lake and Cross-Country Skiing

Logan Lake is a scenic town in the Highland Valley. At an elevation of 1,067 m, it lies among forested, gently rolling hills dotted with quiet lakes and rivers. Logan Lake itself is a 12-hectare trout lake. The elevation, hills and water give the place a distinct character: nature experiences and outdoor activities take centre stage here.

Recreational trails with varied sections

The Highland Valley Outdoor Association maintains 36 kilometres of recreational trails in Logan Lake. The HVOA Trail Network also offers 36 kilometres of trails; its features include flowing sections and technically challenging routes. Those interested in these trails will find specific indications of the kind of outdoor experience on offer: alongside smooth-flowing sections are technically demanding stretches. These described features give the trail experience its own profile, without implying a uniform assessment of every trail.

When planning your vacation, it may therefore help to consider your interests: would you like your stay to focus mainly on time on recreational trails, or would you prefer to combine different activities? The trails are a notable part of what Logan Lake has to offer, alongside cross-country skiing, fishing and golf as a distinct option for active days.

Trout lake and fishing

Logan Lake is known as a trout lake with a large trout population. Two aerators, a spawning channel and fish stocking contribute to this. There are two fishing docks at the lake. Only electric motors are permitted on the water—a key rule for anyone considering a boat trip.

Logan Lake Municipal Campground is also connected with activities at the lake: it has 70 sites, washrooms and hot showers. Other facilities include a boat launch ramp permitted for electric motors only, a fish-cleaning station and free fishing rod rentals. This makes the campground a distinct place to stay, with specific amenities for fishing and boating. These camping facilities are separate from what a vacation rental offers.

Cross-country skiing and golf as additional highlights

Logan Lake’s cross-country ski trail system covers 36 kilometres, including 2 kilometres of lit trails for night skiing. The illuminated routes add a distinct feature to the trail system: cross-country skiing here is not limited to the other trail kilometres, but also includes a route specifically designated for night skiing.

The Meadow Creek Golf Course offers a different activity. This challenging course has nine holes and is set in hilly terrain. Notable features include a distinctive dogleg and a creek. Golf and cross-country skiing thus complement the trail and lake experiences with two very different ways to spend time outdoors.

Tailor your stay

If you’re looking for a vacation rental in Logan Lake, you can start by considering which activities you want to focus on during your trip. The recreational trails, cross-country ski trail system, trout lake fishing and golf course each offer something distinct. This lets you choose where to stay based on the experiences you have planned, without any one activity defining the town as a whole.

More destinations: Savona, Clearwater, Spences Bridge, Blue River, Little Fort, Barrière, Clinton, Avola.

For the broader travel overview: Thompson-Nicola.