DESCRIPTION:
The Sarkar Lakes Canoe Route is a great midlevel canoe trip for all ages.
It takes approximately two days to complete the route. The longest
portage (portage 1) is one half mile long.
LOCATION:
The Sarkar Lakes Canoe Route begins at the Sarkar boat launch, located
on Forest Road 20, approximately 26 miles northwest from Control Lake
Junction. USGS Map: Craig B-3.
TRAIL:
Distance: 16 miles (entire route), 3
miles (portages)
Trip Time: 8-14 hours
Difficulty: More Difficult
Elevation Change: 200 feet
Terrain: The Sarkar Lakes Canoe Route is
mostly a lake paddle with various islands to meander around.
The portages range from two tenths of a mile to a half mile
in distance. The portages are all boardwalk trails, which
traverse muskegs or forests. Use caution as the boardwalks
may be slippery.
Special Considerations: Winds on the
water may cause treacherous conditions for boaters, plan
ahead and prepare for changing weather conditions. Wear
recommended personal floatation devices when boating.
Recommended Seasons:
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Winter
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SPECIAL
FEATURES:
The Sarkar Lakes Canoe Route offers boaters the opportunity to enter
a relatively pristine area of lakes and islands. Salmon streams enter
the lake along the route and bears and deer are frequently seen in this
area. Bird watchers are also drawn to the Sarkar area because of its
wide array of waterfowl.
The canoe route also offers opportunities to stay overnight
in Sarkar
Lake Cabin, which can be reserved at: Recreation.gov.
Practice Leave No Trace
• Plan Ahead and Prepare
• Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
• Dispose of Waste Properly
• Leave What You Find
• Minimize Campfire Impacts
• Respect Wildlife
• Be Considerate of Other Visitors
SAFETY TIPS:
• Discharging firearms is prohibited within 150 yards of buildings,
campsites, developed recreation sites, or occupied areas
• Fireworks or other explosives are prohibited
• Use only fire rings provided by the Forest
Service
• Be respectful of others and keep your
pets under control
• Do NOT feed or approach bears!
• Water for consumption should be treated
or boiled
• Rubber boots, rain gear and insect repellent
are recommended
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