The trail now winds steadily upwards with deep run-off ruts in the middle of the road. These can really toss you around if travelling on an ATV or vehicle, so slow down.

There are plenty of huckleberries and gooseberries to pick along the way in the Fall. If hiking up, watch for rolling rocks hitting someone behind you.

You will soon reach a fairly level plateau. You are now halfway to the top of Dome Mountain. Keep your eyes peeled for a set of small lakes on your left. It is just up and over from this that you will find the semi-hidden Smithers Snowmobile Club's cabin. Open year round, it is mainly for day use with lots of couches, counters and a wood burner for heat. It can be a treacherous kilometer in and out to the cabin if it has been wet weather. The area up here is marshy and stepping into knee deep bogs can leave your boot behind.

If you take the time to go to the cabin, make sure to sign the guestbook. In February, the Club hosts its annual Sled Race and judging by the photos left at the cabin, they get quite a turn out from all along Highway 16. The cabin is much easier to see on your return from the summit. On the way up, it is difficult to see from the road.