Home | Caledonia Ramblers

News

Cover of Trail Guide

Caledonia Ramblers Trail Guides

Are you interested in all the hiking opportunities in and around Prince George? Then you must pick up a copy of Volumes 1 and 2 of the Caledonia Ramblers trail guides. They contain complete descriptions of over 50 trails, along with directions to the trail head and trail ratings.

Dave standing in front of the Rainbow Range.

Dave King Receives Citizen of the Year Award

Dave King has been awarded the "Citizen of the Year" Award for his many years and thousands of hours of volunteer work improving and maintaining the many outdoor trails around P.G. He was instrumental in creating several of the most popular hiking trails in the area and continues to be an advocate for outdoor recreation activities. Congratulations Dave!

View of new ozalenka cabin

New Ozalenka Cabin Completed

The Ozalenka Apline Club is proud to announce that the new Ozalenka cabin has been completed. "The crew did a magnificent job in just under three weeks," Elsie Stanley said.

Exterior view of renovated lookout

Tacheeda Lookout Renovation Completed

The Prince George Backcountry Recreation Society is thrilled to announce that the Tacheeda Lookout renovation is complete! This 60 year old structure got a major and much needed facelift this summer and the contractor did an incredible job.

Upcoming Hikes

The Caledonia Ramblers will be offering an Easy/Moderate (D2d) hike along the Blackwater Canyon Loop trail, approximately 80 km southwest of Prince George, on Sunday, April 2nd. This trail is part of the Alexander Mackenzie Heritage Trail. Participants should bring a day backpack, sufficient water or perhaps something else to drink, lunch and snacks, extra clothing and rain gear, gaiters, hiking poles and bear spray. Snowshoes may be required as well. Please meet 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time of 8:00 a.m. in the parking lot behind Prince George City Hall.

The carpool fee is $18.

For more information contact Greg at: 250-617-7799.

The Caledonia Ramblers will be leading a Strenuous (D5d) snowshoe to Viking Ridge and the Point of No Return, approximately 85 km east of Prince George, on Sunday, April 9th. Participants should consider bringing both ice cleats (ice grippers) and snowshoes for this trip, depending on weather and snow conditions. Participants should also bring a day backpack, sufficient water or perhaps something hot to drink, lunch and snacks, extra warm clothing, gaiters and hiking poles. Please meet 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time of 7:00 a.m. in the parking lot behind Prince George City Hall.

The carpool fee is $20.

For more information contact Tim at: 250-301-8247.

The Caledonia Ramblers will be leading a strenuous hike up Boulder Mountain, 164 km southeast of Prince George. It's a lot of work to get to the top, but great views make it all worthwhile. We ask that you have hiked at least one moderate or moderate-strenuous hike with the club before going on this one. Participants should consider bringing hiking boots, a day backpack, sufficient water or perhaps something hot to drink, adequate food or snacks, extra warm clothing and gaiters. Hiking poles may also prove useful. Please meet 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time of 6:00 a.m. in the parking lot at the Highway 16 East Petro-Can.

The carpool fee is $30.

For more information contact Mark at: 250-301-8904.

Latest Gallery Additions

Longworth Lookout

Livingston Springs

February 26, 2023