This six km trail leads to a small A-frame cabin on the West end of Home Lake. The cabin is available for public use on a first come basis for a maximum stay of 2 nights.
The Home Lake Trail sits within a patchwork of historic forestry roads and recreation routes developed in the mid‑20th century as logging expanded across the region. Many of today’s hiking paths began as access roads for small-scale selective logging operations. Over time, as forestry shifted elsewhere, local outdoor groups and BC Parks incorporated these corridors into recreational networks.
Home Lake itself has long been a quiet fishing destination. Early angler reports from the 1960s describe it as a “hidden gem” for rainbow trout, and remnants of old shoreline campsites can still be found if you know where to look.
Note: the cabin is looking run down inside (lots of sign of mice etc...) as of Jan 2026. This cabin is designated as "user maintained".
Entire trail to the cabin was cleared by the Vanderhoof Canadian Rangers on Jan 31, 2026.
Portions of the trail can be quite wet and muddy, it appears a re-route has been established near the east end of Home Lake.
From Prince George, take Yellowhead Hwy 16 W to 4 St in Vanderhoof. Turn Left on 4 St. Turn left again at Nechacko Ave. Continue 4.7 km onto Lakes Rd. After 3.3 km, take the slight right onto Kenny Dam Rd. Travelling 17.8 km turn left onto Kluskus Forest Service Road. The Home Lake Trailhead is located at kilometre 43.5 on the Kluskus Forest Service Road.