Babine Mountains Provincial Park

HIKING TRAILS

LYON CREEK TRAIL
(10 km, 4-5 hours)
The trailhead is located 3.5 km past Driftwood Canyon Park. A steady climb of less than 2 hours leads hikers into the alpine (1450 m). The trail is well defined and boardwalk spans several swampy sections. Beyond tree line the grade eases, and hikers can enjoy spectacular views of the Bulkley Valley and the Telkwa Range. The trail swings east as it descends to cross Lyon Creek before traversing Ramrock Pass (1450 m). From this point, hikers descend into Ganokwa Basin. The trail then heads out of the basin, past two mountain lakes, and climbs northeastward onto a grassy slope. Orange trail markers lead hikers to “The Summit”, the divide of the Ganokwa, Driftwood and Little Joe Creek watersheds and the intersection of the Lyon Creek, Little Joe Creek and McCabe trails.

HARVEY MOUNTAIN TRAIL
(5 km, 2hours)
The trail is located 1 km south of the Driftwood Road parking area. Pull off at the trailhead available. A steady climb takes hikers into an open alpine hillside with views of Silver King Basin, Hudson Bay Mountain and the Bulkley Valley.

McCABE TRAIL
(8 km, 3-4 hours)
Highly recommended for family and novice hikes, the McCabe Trail offers relatively easy access to the alpine. The trail departs the Driftwood Creek Road immediately before Sunny Point. After ascending a steep mining road for 500 m, the route narrows to an excellent trail on an easy grade. At the 3 km mark, the trail winds through a series of rockslides, which are densely covered by slide alder and cow parsnip. Hikers should use caution for the next kilometer as the vegetation obscures the trail and footing can be slippery. The trail travels along the north slopes of Harvey and Pyramid mountains, and passes two small lakes at 6.5 km. It continues upward and eastward until reaching “The Summit”.

SILVER KING BASIN TRAIL
(9 km, 2-3 hours)
The trail departs Driftwood Creek Road at Sunny Point. It follows an easy grade through the trees for most of the way. Some muddy sections must be crossed. Hikers will enjoy the sub-alpine meadows of the Silver King Basin. Peak bloom occurs in mid-July. The trail continues past the Joe L’Orsa Cabin en route to the headwaters of Driftwood Creek and Hyland Pass

FLETCHER-GARDNER TRAIL
(13 km, 4-5 hours)
The trail is an overnight hike to Reiseter Lake. The Reiseter Lake shoreline provides limited flat ground suitable for camping. The lake contains small rainbow trout.

LITTLE JOE CREEK TRAIL
(9 km, 3-4 hours)
The trail begins from a parking lot accessible by turning left at 32 km on the Babine Lake Road. It follows an easy uphill grade along the north bank of Little Joe Creek for 5 km and emerges into an open basin. The Higgins Creek and Four Lakes trails leave the trail in this area. The Little Joe Creek Trail continues south and then north 1 km past the Higgins Creek junction into the beautiful alpine valley of Little Joe Lakes. The trail does not lead directly to the lakes but parallels them on its ascent to “The Summit”.

ONION MOUNTAIN ROAD/TRAIL
(6 km, 3 hours)
This trail leaves the Old Babine Lake Road 3.5 km northwest of the Babine Lake Road junction. It provides easy access to the open meadows of the Ganokwa Basin, a special attraction in July when the meadows are in bloom.

CRONIN CREEK ROAD/TRAIL
(16.5 km, 5-6 hours)
The gravel road/trail departs the Babine Lake Road at 34.5 km. It leads north for about 5 km and then travels northwest, across Cronin Creek. To access the Cronin Creek Trail, continue 5 km northwest past the Higgins Creek Road to the former mine site. From the mine site, the trail climbs steeply through a series of switchbacks for nearly 3 km. Along the way, hikers will see remnants of past mining operations. At 1800 m, the trail reaches a beautiful alpine environment on the northeast shoulder of Mount Cronin. The Cronin Creek valley and Babine Lake area can be seen in the distance. From this point the trail continues west and passes the beautiful Hyland Lakes to the south as it leads to Hyland Pass.

HIGGINS CREEK TRAIL
(8 km, 3-4 hours)
Higgins Creek Trail departs the Cronin Creek Road/Trail approximately 5 km from the turnoff from Babine Lake Road. The trail heads southwest, following Higgins Creek. You will find the remnants of a historic mining camp at the headwaters of Higgins Creek. The trail travels south over Eagle Pass to intersect the Little Joe Creek Trail.

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