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West Twin Provincial Park and Protected Area ' West Twin Provincial Park and Protected Area
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vehicle accessible, drive-in campsites wilderness, backcountry, walk-in camping group camping - 15 or more campers picnic, day-use facilities, no camping wheelchair accessiblity drinking water toilets showers sani-stations, sani-dumps firewood, campfires There are no electrical hook-ups in this park interpretive, educational programs
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Attention Visitors - Important Notice!

  • There are no park alerts at this time.

Park Info:

This provincial park was established to protect the rich wildlife values and the wide biogeoclimatic representation. Most of all, this park contains the only protected corridor across the Robson Valley trench. The area runs from the Cariboo Mountains in the south, through the main Robson Valley trench, and up the fronting ranges of the Rocky Mountains. Special Features - From the Alpine areas, there are incredible views of the valley.

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Park Size: 22,317 hectares

Special Notes:

Management Planning:

Management Planning Information

  • Online Management planning information for this park is not available at this time.

Location:

Located approximately 180 km southeast of Prince George by Highway 16 there is a pull out with a Forestry Interpretation Trail.

To access Boulder Mountain Hike, drive 166 km from Prince George on Highway 16 toward McBride and at the Goat River Forestry Road, turn in and drive another 1 km. Where a side road turns left park your vehicle. This is where the hike begins.

There is a popular hiking trail off the West Dore River Road (just northwest of McBride). This hike is 7 km to the cabin and then the hike can extend to various areas of the park. The cabin is booked through the Ozalenka Alpine Club.

Map/Brochure:

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

  • Location Map
  • Map reference:
    • 93H/7 Goat River (1:50000)
    • 93H/8 McBride (1:50000)

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Nature & Culture:
  • Wildlife - The wildlife values are extraordinary in this Provincial Park. There are Mountain Goats throughout the park, the lower sections are a wintering range for deer and moose, and there is high caribou habitat in certain areas. The main valley trench provides a caribou corridor as well as connectivity between the ranges for many other species. Grizzly bear densities are high throughout the park.

    The lower West Twin creek is an important spawning area for Chinook Salmon.
  • General Wildlife, Marine & Outdoor Ethics Information


Visitor Safety:
  • Very limited signage. Visitors must be well prepared for hiking in the backcountry. Visitors should practice Bear Aware as the area has a high populations of bears.

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.

There is only walk-in/wilderness camping available in this park and all sites are on a first-come, first-served basis. No reservations accepted.

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vehicle accessible, drive-in campsites

No vehicle accessible camping facilities at this park.

wilderness, backcountry,  walk-in camping

winter camping

Wilderness, backcountry or walk-in camping is allowed, but no facilities are provided.

There is Winter Camping in the park. Cabin on West Dore River can be booked through Ozalenka Alpine Club.

group camping - 15 or more campers

No group campsites.

picnic, day-use facilities,  no camping

This park has a day-use/picnic area.

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

There is a pit toilet at the interpretation trail.

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 is an interpretive trail that was developed by Forestry.

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walking, hiking trails

The trail to Boulder Mountain is located off the Goat River Forestry Road. The trail to the cabin (condition unknown) is about 6 km one-way, with a change in elevation of 900m (3,000ft). This hike will require 3 to 5 hours up and 2 to 3 hours down. To the peak, a further 1.6 km one-way and change in elevation 300m (1000 ft.), requires an additional 1 hour up and 1/2 hour down.

Another trail is accessed from the West Dore River road just northwest of McBride. It is 7 km up to the cabin and then various routes can be taken back down. Bookings for the cabin are done through the Ozalenka Alpine Club.

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. Trail Information This park has hiking and/or walking trails

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

Cycling is not permitted.

horses, horseback riding

No horseback riding.

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

No wildlife viewing opportunities.

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

There are cross-country skiing and winter backcountry skiing opportunities in the park. There are trackset trails in McBride for those not interested in backcountry skiing. Backcountry skiers should be trained in Avalanche Awareness.

scuba, snorkelling

No SCUBA diving or snorkelling opportunities.

windsurfing

No windsurfing opportunities.

waterskiing

No waterskiing opportunities.

hunting

Anyone hunting in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence. Check the BC Hunting Regulations for seasons and closures.

climbing, rock climbing

No climbing or rock climbing opportunities.

spelunking, caving

No spelunking or caving opportunities.

cabins, yurts, lodges

There are cabins in the park for public use. The cabin off the West Dore River Road is booked through the Ozalenka Alpine club.

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