These are trails that the trip leader knows about but don't have any official trail description and are rarely visited. These are opportunities to experience some place new and to explore what is there.
Named for a Cree expression of awe and wonder, Yoho National Park lives up to its name with vertical rock walls, dizzying peaks, turquoise glacial lakes, and stunning waterfalls. Created on October 10, 1886, the 1,313 square kilometres (507 sq mi) park became the second national park in Canada after Banff. With exceptional hiking, biking and sightseeing opportunities, the park offers a unique glimpse of Canada’s natural wonders.
Banff National Park is Canada's oldest national park and was established in 1885. Located in the Rocky Mountains, west of Calgary in the province of Alberta, Banff is a world class destination that features turquoise glacial lakes, dense coniferous forest, abundant wildlife and alpine landscapes. Over three million visitors a year make the pilgrimage to the park for a variety of activities including hiking, biking, skiing and camping in some of the world’s most breathtaking mountain scenery.
Mount Robson Provincial Park, the second oldest park in British Columbia. Mount Robson, the mountain for which the park is named, is the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies at 3,954 metres. The Berg Lake Trail, which starts at the base of the mountain and continues for 24 km, is a world class destination that is visited by more than 300,000 people a year. Doing this trail is a must for any serious hiker.
Tumbler Ridge is the dream destination for the outdoor enthusiast. Most famous for its collection of dinosaur bones and tracks, Tumbler Ridge also has many spectacular waterfalls, alpine meadows and lakes, mountain summits and caves.
Established in 1962, Ten Mile Lake is a very popular recreational destination for local Quesnel residents and visitors. It offers a large picnic area, three sandy beaches, a boat launch, great fishing and attractive, treed campsites. For hikers, there is a 2-km nature trail to a large beaver pond which goes through a forest and along an abandoned rail road. In the winter the park’s trails are transformed into approximately 10 km of cross country ski trails.
Located 16 kms east of Prince George via Hwy 16 or via the Grove Burn Road. This northern part of the Tabor Mountain area has been designated for cross country skiing and hiking. Close to Prince George, the Sons of Norway Ski Club developed many of the trails and have intensively used it. There are over 100 km of ski trails and three cabins where people may seek shelter. Currently the area is managed by the Tabor Mountain Recreation Society.
See the trail guide for the numerous trails to explore.
Located about 115 km east of PG on H16. Although only opened in 2006, this easy 2.5 km trail, through an ancient stand of very large and very old red cedar within the Interior Wetbelt Forest, has become a favourite destination for both local and foreign visitors. It offers a spiritual experience along with numerous interpretive signs. Besides red cedar up to 5 metres in diameter and perhaps 2000 years old, there is a variety of other vegetation to see plus a beautiful waterfall. It is suitable for people of all ages.
Forest for the World Park is a network of dozens of kilometres of trails on Cranbrook Hill, within city limits. FFTW has something for everyone from fishing at Shane Lake, to picnicking under one of the shelters, or visiting the newest attraction, the traditional Aboriginal pit-house. Some trails provide satisfying views of Prince George and area, and the highest point in the city, at about 880m, can be found within the park.
Located approximately 44 km northeast of Prince George, six km east of Hwy 97 at the end of Mitchell Road.
The Huble Homestead is the southern terminus of the historic Giscome Portage trail, which connected the Fraser River to the Peace River system via Summit Lake. Once an important transportation/supply hub, the Homestead has been largely restored. The Giscome Portage south trailhead is one km east of the Homestead on Mitchell Road. It heads northwest to Hwy 97, through pine, spruce and aspen forests.
