Baldy Mountain

Description

Like Longworth Lookout, spectacular views can be had of the Fraser Valley, the Cariboo Mountains to the south and the Rockies to the north and east. The trail is steep in sections with an elevation gain of 1300 m and no sources of water along the way. Hikers should be in good shape and well equipped to hike this trail.

Trail Info
Distance:
18 km round trip
Duration:
6 - 8 hours
Difficulty:
Very Strenuous
Elevation Gain:
1300 m
Trail Type:
There and Back
Trail Conditions

The terrain is very steep with some brushy sections on the trail. Note that there is no water source along the trail, so bring sufficient water with you.

Directions

From Prince George, take Highway 16 East for 18 km and turn left onto Upper Fraser Rd. Continue on Upper Fraser Rd. for 60 km. You will come to a fork in the road, stay left and cross the bridge. Once across the bridge, turn right on to Church Forest Service Rd. Church Forest Service Rd turns slightly left and becomes Longworth Rd. Stay on this road all they way to Longworth. The name of this road will change along way, becoming McGregor Rd, then Upper Fraser Rd. then back to Longworth Rd. Continue past Longworth until the road becomes Gray road. Travel on Gray Rd for 1.3 km and then turn left on to a forest road. The trailhead is approximately 2.5 km down this road, there should a small pull-out to park your vehicle. The trailhead is on the other side of the road.