A campfire ban is currently in effect for this park. For more information about campfire bans and about provincial parks with park closures and campfire bans in effect, visit the BC Parks campfire ban webpage.
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.
Park Size: 720 hectares
Stay Safe:
Bring your own drinking water as potable water is not available in the park.
Campfires are not permitted.
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.
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.
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.
Bicycles must keep to roadways. Bicycle helmets are mandatory in British Columbia.
Hiking
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.
Horseback Riding
Horseback riding is permitted.
Pets on Leash
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.
Facilities Available At This Park
Walk-In/Wilderness Camping
In Kitwanga Mountain Park wWilderness, backcountry or alpine camping is allowed, but no facilities are provided.
