Garibaldi Lake Barrier Hazard Zone - Northern Terminus | Warning
Canada
WARNING: THIS PLACE HAS BEEN FLAGGED FOR DELETION!
Details
- Verified:
- almost 4 years ago
- GPS:
- 50.02520, -123.12060
- Altitude:
- Unknown
- Contributor:
-
Steve
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Description
This is the northern end of the Garibaldi Lake Barrier Hazard Zone.
Any overnight use is not permitted in this zone - you will get hassled.
This zone continues until just north of Brew Creek FSR, and for the first few KM of Chance Creek FSR (up to the first switchback).
What is the Garibaldi Lake Barrier? It's a natural lava formation from ancient volcanoes, which forms the western edge of Garibaldi Lake some 1000m elevation above the highway. In the 1960s geologists became concerned this formation could collapse and cause what is known as a debris torrent - an avalanche of water, rock, mud and trees - similar to what happened at the Hope Slide (only bigger). The town of Garibaldi immediately below was relocated and then razed by the government - but there's some ruins in the area if you go looking.
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This is the northern end of the Garibaldi Lake Barrier Hazard Zone.
Any overnight use is not permitted in this zone - you will get hassled.
This zone continues until just north of Brew Creek FSR, and for the first few KM of Chance Creek FSR (up to the first switchback).
What is the Garibaldi Lake Barrier? It's a natural lava formation from ancient volcanoes, which forms the western edge of Garibaldi Lake some 1000m elevation above the highway. In the 1960s geologists became concerned this formation could collapse and cause what is known as a debris torrent - an avalanche of water, rock, mud and trees - similar to what happened at the Hope Slide (only bigger). The town of Garibaldi immediately below was relocated and then razed by the government - but there's some ruins in the area if you go looking.
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