Bryden Lake

There is a short trail into two fishing lakes in the Ptarmigan Hills; Bryden Lake and Pement Lake. Both lakes have small campsites on their western shores. Only trail access to both lakes.

Follow Hwy. 1 for 13 km west of Salmon Arm, or 13 km east of Sorrento and turn west onto Tappen Valley Rd. After approx. 4 km turn left/west onto Skimikin Lake Rd, then travel for 6.1km to Skimikin Lake. Continue 0.6 km west of Skimikin Lake and turn left/south onto China Valley Rd. Travel approx. 14.6 km and keep right at the junction with #180 Charcoal creek Forest Service Rd. 4 km further, turn right immediately after a switchback over a small creek. Continue 2.2 km to the parking area. Follow the trail east for approx. 2 km to Pement Lake on the right fork, and another 1.5 km on the left fork to Bryden Lake