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BC Parks ' Kitwanga Mountain Provincial Park
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Attention Visitors - Important Notice!

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Park Info:

Kitwanga Mountain was established as a Provincial Park in 1997. After a steep climb to the top, visitors are rewarded with a breathtaking view of the Seven Sisters mountain range.

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Park Size: 720 hectares

Special Notes:

Management Planning:

 

Location:

Kitwanga Mountain is located in the Nass Range near Kitwanga. To access the park from Highway 16 turn north onto Highway 37 at Kitwanga and cross the bridge spanning the Skeena River. Turn left off the highway after 1 km and drive west along the back road to Cedarville. In 1 km there is a bridge and in another 2.5 km the road crosses Mill Creek. Once across, it makes a sharp left turn before bearing right to climb up a hill. Near the top, less than 1 km from Mill Creek, take the side road to the right. Stay on the road that turns left up the hill with the standing timber directly to the right. Where that road bears left at the top of the cutblock, take the older road that continues straight ahead and steeply up through standing timber. It soon bears right and then left and then left again before petering out about half a km from the logged area. At the last left turn a skid road goes straight ahead up the slope. That is the start of the trail. After a marshy patch, look on the right for a line of blaze marks to indicate where the trail heads up the slope.

Map/Brochure:

Any maps listed are for information only - they may not represent legal boundaries and should not be used for navigation.

  • There are no digital maps or brochures for this park
  • Location map

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Nature & Culture:
  • History - Kitwanga Mountain became a Provincial Park in 1997.
  • Cultural Heritage - The park is within the asserted Gitxsan Traditional Territory and it is likely that a grease trail traversed the lower portion of the park. 
  • Conservation - The park protects a portion of the Nass Ranges Ecosection with an elevational gradient of biogeoclimatic zones - ICH, CWH, ESSF, and AT.
  • General Wildlife, Marine & Outdoor Ethics Information


Visitor Safety:
  • The initial, flat section of the road leading into the park is very poor and is only passable by standard vehicles if in dry condition. Otherwise the road should only be used with a 4 x 4 or ATV vehicle. The trail is very steep and is not suitable for children or for anyone else not prepared to invest considerable effort in order to reach the summit.

General Visitor Safety Information (park safety, hazards, wildlife safety information, health risks)

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Reservations:For parks that accept reservations, all vehicle accessible campsites (with the exception of
group sites) must be reserved through Discover Camping.

All walk-in/wilderness campsites in this park are on a first-come, first-serve basis. Reservations are not accepted.

Explore Parks: Fees, park listings, what you should know before you go and other useful links.

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vehicle accessible, drive-in campsites

No vehicle accessible camping facilities at this park.
wilderness, backcountry,  walk-in camping

In Kitwanga Mountain Park wWilderness, backcountry or alpine camping is allowed, but no facilities are provided.

group camping - 15 or more campers

No group campsites.

picnic, day-use facilities,  no camping

No day-use or picnic facilities.

wheelchair accessibility

There are no wheelchair accessible facilities at this park.

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drinking water

Bring your own drinking water as potable water is not available in the park.

toilets

No toilets.

showers

No showers.

sani-stations, sani-dumps

No sani-station/dump facilities.

firewood, campfires

Campfires are not permitted.

There are no electrical hook-ups in this park There are no electrical hook-ups in this park.
interpretive,  educational  programs

There are no regularly scheduled interpretive programs at this park.

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walking, hiking trails

Kitwanga Mountain Park has a modestly maintained hiking trail. Getting to the timberline on Kitwanga Mountain is very challenging because the trail is very steep and there are not very many viewpoints along the way. Perseverance is well rewarded with the best view possible of the Seven Sisters peaks. This trail is also known as the Bernadine Trail, cut and blazed by the Forest Service in the late 1970s.

For your own safety and the preservation of the park, obey posted signs and keep to designated trails. Shortcutting trails destroys plant life and soil structure.

playgrounds

This park does not have a playground.

swimming

No swimming.

canoeing, kayaking

There are no opportunities for canoeing or kayaking in this park.

power boats, boat launch

This park does not have a boat launch.

fishing

Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence.

cycling, mountain biking, bicycling

Bicycles must keep to roadways. Bicycle helmets are mandatory in British Columbia.

horses, horseback riding

Horseback riding is permitted.

pets, domestic animals in parks

Pets/domestic animals must be on a leash at all times and are not allowed in beach areas or park buildings. You are responsible for their behaviour and must dispose of their excrement.

Backcountry areas are not suitable for dogs or other pets due to wildlife issues and the potential for problems with bears.
wildlife viewing

Kitwanga Mountain Park offers wildlife viewing opportunities through various habitats. There are high value grizzly bear habitats in the subalpine as well as good moose habitat. Lower elevation provides excellent migratory bird viewing opportunities.

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winter recreation, downhill skiing, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, toboganning, ice skating

No winter recreation opportunities.

scuba, snorkelling

No SCUBA diving or snorkelling opportunities.

windsurfing

No windsurfing opportunities.

waterskiing

No waterskiing opportunities.

hunting

No hunting in the park.

climbing, rock climbing

No climbing or rock climbing opportunities.

spelunking, caving

No spelunking or caving opportunities.

cabins, yurts, lodges

No cabins, yurts or lodges for public use.

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