Blackwater West (km 32 to km 47 on the Nuxalk-Carrier Grease Trail/Alexander Mackenzie Heritage Trail)

Description

this section of the Grease Trail follows along the escarpment for about 13km before heading northwest into the forest and crossing a logging road at 47km

Update:  clear of blowdown as of April 5, 2025.

Trail Info
Distance:
up to 15km before crossing a logging road
Duration:
6 - 8 hours
Difficulty:
Easy/Moderate
Trail Type:
There and Back
Directions

Drive west on Highway 16 for 9.4 km from the Highway 97 junction and turn left onto the Blackwater Road. Drive for 70.8 km to the Blackwater Recreation Site. Drive time 1.25 hours each way.