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Description: Steep, rough trail to the basin on the south side of Roche de Boule Mountain. An attractive trail in the timber becomes an advanced hikers trail in the alpine. Expert hikers can cross over to the Blue Lake Trail using caution.

Photo of the first alpine view
Photo from the Blue Lake crossover
Photo of the rocky trail

Near: New Hazelton
Difficulty: Difficult
 

Walk past this gate and follow the trail signs
Location: Map NW
Rating:
Road Conditions: Paved streets and a short gravel road.   Trail Length: 5 km and 3200 ft of elevation to the top of the first rock chute at 4700' elevation, about 2 to 2-1/2 hours. Another hour or more to get to the top of the main basin. Only slightly less time coming down.
Directions: Turn south off of Highway 16 in New Hazelton onto McLeod St, near the Mall. Turn left (east) on 13th Ave and right (south) on McBride St and continue past the new fenced building for a total distance of 1.8 km. Park near the blue gate. You'll see the trail signs on the far side of the gate.   Features: The trail through the timber is one of the most attractive trails in our region. The beauty of the lower hemlock-cedar forest and the upper hemlock-balsam fir forest are worth the hike alone. The trail is smooth and wide. Thank goodness for that since you have to gain 3000' elevation just to get a good view of the mountain. Above that expect steep ground and large broken rock. Avoid this trail late in the season when frost will dislodge rocks and send them hurtling across your path. Best in dry weather which is asking a lot - this mountain attracts clouds, fog and rain which makes footing slippery on the rock and navigation a challenge. For the Blue Lake Trail crossover, hike the route from the Blue Lake side in advance. The small crossover location is easier to see from that side.
Beautiful forest and a great trail in the timber...

...turns to steep broken rock

 

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