Hiking in Northern BC - Peace River Alaska Highway

Travel info for Peace River/Alaska Highway.    Trails in this area.

This region of Northern British Columbia borders Alberta to the east and both the Yukon and Northwest Territories to the north. Much of it lies on the east side of the Rocky Mountains. Rolling plains, mountains high, rushing rivers and streams and miles of forests make up the Peace River/Alaska Highway, where wilderness areas are the norm not the exception. Once upon a time, dinosaurs roamed this region and the aboriginals date back some ten thousand years. Summer days are long and warm, winter days are short and cold, the land of the midnight sun is closer in the Peace Country.

The main industries are farming, logging, as well as gas and oil. People of the Peace are still pioneers and travellers quickly notice the laid back attitude and friendliness of the residence in this region. Starting from Dawson Creek, the Alaska Highway cuts through this northern region of BC as it makes its way to the Yukon and Alaska. Nature has not been tampered with and the adventures never stop, they include mountain climbing, whitewater rafting, canoeing and kayaking, horse back riding, gold panning, hunting, fishing and ample hiking trails. When exploring the roadsides, they can quickly turn to wilderness and terrain can be rough and you could find yourself venturing into the unknown. Always be prepared!

 

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Provincial and National Park Campgrounds of BC	Wildlife of Western Canada
Backcountry Bear Basics	Bush Basics

Monkman Provincial Park Monkman Provincial Park, south from Tumbler Ridge, rewards you with the Kinuseo Falls. Your adventure starts from the campground, that's 45 km (28 mi.) from Tumbler Ridge. A short walk from the Kinuseo Falls Campgrounds will take you to a viewing platform. Both the sound and spray of the falls needs to be experienced to be appreciated. A hiking trail from the campground will take you into the middle of the park and the Murray River Crossing. The south end of Monkman Lake is a 24 km (15 mi.) hike. There are primitive camp sites in this region which is bear country. Keep food away from your sleeping area, keep the area clean and watch for these four legged creatures that call this home.

Muncho Provincial Park

Stone Mountain Provincial Park

Kwadacha Wilderness Provincial Park

The Kwadacha Wilderness Provincial Park is wilderness to the extreme and a place for wildlife like wolves, elk, grizzly and black bears. There are no roads into Kwadacha but you can use one of the two guide-outfitter routes that lead into the park, or take the easier way and fly in. Trails within this park are not maintained and your wilderness navigation skills will be needed. This is rough country and only very experienced back country hikers should venture here. Weather conditions can change suddenly, be ready for rain and snow. Safety should be your first concern in this region. Be safe, have fun.