Wokkpash Lake
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| Wokkpash Lake | |
|---|---|
  Wokkpash Lake | |
| Coordinates | 58°26′41″N 124°51′37″W / 58.444722°N 124.860278°W[1] |
| Primary inflows | Wokkpash Creek |
| Primary outflows | Wokkpash Creek |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Max. length | 6 km (3.7 mi) |
| Max. width | 1 km (0.62 mi) |
Wokkpash Lake is a lake in the Canadian Rockies in northeast British Columbia, Canada.[2] It is about 140 kilometres (87 mi) west of Fort Nelson along the Alaska Highway.[3]
The lake lies on the Wokkpash creek. The Wokkpash Valley has dramatic scenery, including imposing stone erosion pillars, called hoodoos.[4] The Wokkpash Canyon, below the lake, runs between high cliffs for 5 kilometres (3.1 mi).[5] The creek enters the Racing River below the lake. The creek is accessible to kayakers via a 4x4 trail.[6] The lake is surrounded by the peaks of the Muskwa Ranges, including 2,700 metres (8,900 ft) peaks such as The White Tower, North Bastion Mountain and Mount St. Sepulchre.[5] Many of these peaks were named by a 1960 expedition by members of the British Royal Fusiliers, based in the Tower of London, and the names reflect parts of the Tower, and the expedition sponsors.[7]
Environment
Heavy rainfall is common in the region, often lasting for several days, and this can cause flash floods in the creeks.[8] Wildlife in the region includes grizzly bear, black bears, moose, elk, caribou, mountain goats, stone sheep, wolves, deer, martens, fishers, weasels and wolverines.[2] The environment is fragile due to the harsh winter conditions and short growing season.