Evanoff Provincial Park

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Evanoff Provincial Park
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Evanoff Provincial Park
Canada British Columbia location map 2.svg
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Location Fraser-Fort George, British Columbia, Canada
Coordinates 54°05′01″N121°20′17″W / 54.08361°N 121.33806°W / 54.08361; -121.33806
Area1,473 ha (5.69 sq mi)
EstablishedJune 29, 2000
Governing body BC Parks
Website Evanoff
Evanoff Provincial Park

Evanoff Provincial Park is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada.

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Geography

The park is situated in the McGregor Range, a sub-range of the McGregor Plateau. This park protects one of the most remarkable caves, the nationally significant Fang Cave complex, which includes the ninth longest cave in Canada. Other caves include the Tooth Decave and Window on the West.

The park also provides a scenic, easily accessible destination for backcountry recreation. It includes picturesque alpine bowls, three small alpine lakes, and distinctive limestone pinnacles and ridges. Two separate trails, the Fang Trail and Torpy Trail provide access to small alpine basins, with a connection over Fang Mountain. The Torpy Trail continues outside the park to Torpy Mountain.

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References

  1. "Protected Planet | Evanoff Park". Protected Planet. Retrieved 2020-10-19.