The Auger Point Park is located in Strathcona Park. Strathcona is the oldest park in B.C. It became a provincial park in 1911. Strathcona Park is truly a wilderness park. There are many high peaks here, most of which have well-maintained trails. There are lakes and mountain tarns that are like jewels surrounded by high country forests and meadows. Some of these lakes have campsites complete with tent platforms to keep you off the ground. The whole park has many trails, some are easy short trails to various area wonders and waterfalls, and others are week-long treks requiring wilderness skills.
The Auger Point Park trails can be accessed from the shores of Buttle Lake. Buttle Lake was named after Commander John Buttle who explored the area in the 1860s. The Auger Point Park day-use site is located on the shores of Buttle Lake. There are picnic tables and washroom facilities here, and it’s a great place to put in a canoe/kayak for some awesome adventures on the lake.
There is a pleasant and short loop trail located here, and the western trailhead for the Auger Point Traverse begins here. It starts pretty rough with a breath-stealing, heart-pounding hike up Jack’s Trail, which is a steep one. This is a hike through, from one end to the other, the eastern trailhead begins in Paradise Meadows, up on the mountain Washington resort area. There are plenty of camping areas along this trail and lots of incredible views. I think the best place to stop is at Ruth Masters Lake, one place of incredible beauty in a wilderness park full of awesomeness.
The fishing at Auger Point is pretty phenomenal, and if you have a small vessel to get out beyond the shore, you just might lock into a big one. The birding here is pretty incredible, and you might see many other animals like bears, cougars, wolves, pine martens, and other smaller forest creatures. Don’t forget to bring your camera so you can take home some memories.