Yukon 2009 Vacation Planner - (Page 64) S i Lv E r T r A i L KENo CiTY in the 1920s, Keno City (Keno) was a booming mining town. Today, this frontier town is home to fewer than 20 full-time residents who are true Yukon characters, artists and entrepreneurs. The community maintains a pretty campground in town and several residents run summer tourist businesses. visit a snack bar, come see the unique “bottle house,” or stay at a bed & breakfast. Meet the people who call Keno City home. don’t leave without Fishing, Fun and Five Mile Lakes Beautiful lakes, rivers and streams dot the Silver Trail landscape. Fish for lake trout, Arctic grayling, Northern pike and other species. Bring your boat or canoe, or rent one locally. Boat ramps are located at Mayo Lake and on the Stewart River in Mayo. Five Mile Lakes is not only a popular spot to camp, but also a pleasant place to enjoy the Silver Trail’s renowned warm summer days. Five Mile is a well-known local swimming hole. Enjoy a dip, an afternoon of picnicking and a trail walk around the lake. Km 57 on the Silver Trail Highway. Silver Trail Hiking Adventures Pack a picnic, take some sunscreen, and spend time exploring the Silver Trail’s accessible subalpine habitat. Halfway between Mayo and Keno City, Mount Haldane (1,839 m) offers exceptional views of the area. Allow six hours for a hike to the summit and back. Turn off at Km 76 on the Silver Trail, before Halfway Lakes. For those who want to go farther afield, inquire for information about the Wind River Trail. The trailhead is found off the Hanson-McQuesten Road, just before Keno City at Km 102 on the Silver Trail Highway. A network of marked trails surrounds Keno Hill; inquire at the Binet House Interpretive Centre or Keno City Mining Museum. Signpost on Keno Hill This is a photo opportunity you don’t want to miss! Located on the top of Keno Hill is the famous milepost noting distances to cities around the world. The view alone is worth a visit and, because the 10-km road goes right to the summit, almost anyone can get there to enjoy it. Watch for marmots and pikas on Keno Hill – there are few places in the Yukon where you can so easily observe these animals. Afterwards, spend time exploring Keno City, a frontier town full of surprises and stories. it’s a peaceful place. some places are so remote. it’s incrediBle how people survived more than 100 years ago. people are friendly and helpful. brigitte seidl, bochum, germany Five Mile Lake, the best swimming spot in Yukon – YG photo 64
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