Monashee Provincial Park
provincial park in British Columbia, Canada
Monashee Provincial Park is a provincial park located just outside of Cherryville, British Columbia, Canada.
It is located in the central Monashee Mountains between the Arrow Lakes and the upper Shuswap River drainage, just east of Sugar Lake. It is a remote grizzly habitat that is a walk-in only. Mount Fosthall is the highest peak in the area and can be hiked in a day. In addition to hiking and alpinism other activities include fishing.
References
BC Parks webpage
"Monashee Park". BC Geographical Names. Government of British Columbia – B.C. Geographical Names Office (BCGNO).
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