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A high elevation scenic trail that provides access to "off the beaten path" adventures!


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1.9

Miles

3.1

KM

94%

Runnable

491' 150 m

High

61' 19 m

Low

9' 3 m

Up

438' 134 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

10%

Max Grade (6°)

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Features Fall Colors · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Need to Know

The fully serviced chalet is open during ski season when access to trails requires a trail pass. There is no fee for off season trail use, but donations are appreciated.

Runner Notes

The trail surface is very wet in quite a few places.

Description

Chaulk's Run was once a main route to McLean Lake, but now just the portion that connects with Lynx Trail is regularly maintained. After the 1985 fire, the longer part of the trail to the lake was left bare and exposed to wind, making it vulnerable to drifting snow and difficult to keep groomed in winter. Now that there has been some regrowth, refurbishing that trail would be a very good project for some young workers!

Starting the trail from Games Trail, go directly into a lovely mature mixed forest with large birch and aspen in front of Aspen Lookout. Next, follow the trail through some bogs and patches of spruce, climbing gently to Chaulk's Connector—taking that trail back to Games Trail is a favorite circuit. Accessing Chaulk's Run via Lynx allows a thrilling roller coaster route with the best views of Mealy Mountains providing inspiration.

When running without snow, waterproof footwear is required as the land is boggy in places.

Flora & Fauna

Lichen/spruce forest alternates with bog and regrowth since the 1985 fire has generally been slow but there's always something interesting to find in a bog! Along the escarpment cut by Chaulk's Brook, there are some nice stands of trembling aspen. Below Aspen Lookout, as the trail joins Games Trail, there is a beautiful area of mature balsam fir, birch, and aspen.

Shared By:

Betty Anne Fequet

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in Birch Brook

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Photos

Chaulk's Run Just before Games Trail intersection with view of Gosling Lake through the trees
Mar 16, 2019 near Happy V…, NL
Chaulk's Run just after Lynx
Mar 16, 2019 near Happy V…, NL
Chaulk's Run in summer with hiking trail to E2. Snowshoers can also use this path to avoid the steeper climb from E1
Mar 16, 2019 near Happy V…, NL
Chaulk's Run. To the left across Chaulk's Brook there is a marked ski / snowshoe / hiking path in a beautiful mature forest for off trail adventures!
Mar 16, 2019 near Happy V…, NL

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