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Description: An excellent alpine trail easily accessible for children and seniors. Outstanding views of the Bulkley Valley and surrounding mountains. A must-do for everyone. This trail is the lower portion of the South Peak Trail to the summit of Hudson Bay Mountain.
This is a very well-used trail in the summer and is accessible for cross-country skis or snowshoes in the winter. (Avoid the upper slopes in the winter due to avalanche risk)

Near: Smithers
Difficulty: Moderate
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Location: see on Map NW
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Road Conditions: All-weather gravel   Trail Length: One hour
Directions: Turn off Highway 16, (west) on to King St. Go to Railway Ave and turn left (south) Cross the railroad tracks and continue on the Ski Hill Road for 24 km. Go to the last parking lot at the Green T lift. Walk up the hill on the left along the rough dirt road. You'll see the footpath bear left at the top of the hill.   Features: Watch for lush alpine meadows at the beginning of August. Be sure to take your camera. Kids will like to explore the shallow ponds on the meadow area to the right of the trail. You can also hike north of the Ski Smithers chair lift to a viewpoint looking down on the Town of Smithers.
On the trail across the meadows to Crater Lake

 

Local BCNorth Group members that supply trail guiding services or hiking equipment include:
BC North Member Back 40 Canoe
Houston
We supply canoe tripping equipment including packs, barrels, paddles, harnesses, yokes and mattresses.
BC North Member Bear Mountaineering
Smithers
Your professional guide to mountain adventures in northwest BC. Stay in our remote Burnie Glacier chalet.
 
 

 

       
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