Dredge & Flume Recreation site
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Surprise Lake Rd, Atlin, BC V0W, British Columbia
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Description
A short trail leads to the remains of a pressure box and a Fairbanks floating dipper dredge. An interpretive panel gives a description of the dredge and pressure box. Keep an eye out for remains of an old sluice box on the south side of the road a few hundred metres before the dredge site.
Driving Directions:Follow the Surprise Lake Road approximately 5.5 kms from east from Atlin and turn right onto the Spruce Creek Road. Follow the Spruce Creek Road for approximately 2 kms then turn left. After another km turn right and follow the old road for 2 more kms. Note: High clearance vehicle recommended.
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Location
Lat: 59.592248 Lng: -133.550422
williamrichard
It seems like recent mining activities have condemned the site.