Trail To
Sampson Lake
Southern Region • Southern Region
Miles5.4
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Sampson Lake is a remote West Canada Lakes Wilderness backpacking objective reached from the Pillsbury side by the French Louie Trail corridor.
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Sampson Lake
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Trail Overview
Sampson Lake is a remote backcountry lake in the West Canada Lakes Wilderness, best framed as a long lake and lean-to objective rather than a casual day hike. The practical approach starts from the Pillsbury Mountain side and follows the French Louie Trail corridor toward the lake.