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North Bentinck Arms/Whiskey Bay Trail
This trail winds around the edges of a fjord and heads toward Whiskey Bay and a rustic gravel beach. Those who hike the trail will have the opportunity to see local wildlife as well as glacial erratics left behind after the last ice age. Access: The beginning of the trail is located past the west end of the log sorting grounds, which are situated west of the Clayton Falls Recreation Park |
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Grey Jay Lake Trail
This trail begins near Blue Jay Lake, which is warm enough for swimming, and leads to a viewpoint overlooking South and North Bentinck Arms as well as Burke Channel and Labouchere Channel. The path to the viewpoint winds through alpine forest, wetlands and meadows that are covered in alpine flowers in the summer. Access: Take the Clayton Falls Creek Forest Service Road which is past the government wharf. After 1.5 km (0.9 mi) follow the road uphill to the left. Take the road to the summit pass then head down 7 km (4.3 mi) to Blue Jay Lake. The beginning of the trail lies |
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Schoolhouse Mountain Falls Trail - West Falls
While the falls on the east trail are more spectacular than those on the west, the west trail is generally an easier hike and those who attempt it will still be rewarded with vistas of the Hagensborg region, Mill Creek, Four Mile Ridge and the surrounding mountains. Access: The beginning of the trail is located at the boardwalk on the south side of the field between Sir Alexander Mackenzie Secondary School and Nusatsum Elementary School in East Hagensborg. The west trail heads to the right after the boardwalk. |
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M Gurr Lake Trail
The first section of this trail is an easy 1 km (0.6 mi) hike to a cool, clear alpine lake. The second section is a moderate 1.5 km (0.9 mi) hike to a viewpoint above the lake. From here hikers are rewarded with unspoilt views of Burke Channel, the coastal mountains and the rest of the region. Access: Take the Clayton Falls Creek Forest Service Road which is past the government wharf. After 1.5 km (0.9 mi) follow the road uphill to the left. The beginning of the trail is approximately 17 km (10.6 mi) uphill. |
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Schoolhouse Mountain Falls Trail - East Falls
After passing the boardwalk, the east trail heads to the left. While this trail is more difficult than the west trail, hikers will be rewarded for their efforts with waterfalls that are larger and more impressive than the falls on the west trail. There are also views of the Sallompt Peak, Sallompt River Valley and Bella Coola Valley at the end of the trail. Access: The beginning of the trail is located at the boardwalk on the south side of the field between Sir Alexander Mackenzie Secondary School and Nusatsum Elementary School in East Hagensborg. |
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Snooka Trail System - South Loup
The South Loup is a short trail leading through second growth forest and old growth cedar forest. Eventually it winds back to its starting point near the parking area. Access: Take the Snooka Forest Service Road to the main parking lot. |
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Sallompt Forest Trail
This trail is a must for those who enjoy the tranquility of a walk or hike in the forest. The path winds through ancient Douglas-fir, cedar, spruce, hemlock, red adler, cottonwood and maple forest. Visitors need to be aware that Grizzly bears are common in the area during salmon spawning season Access: Follow Sallompt Road north for 2.6 km (1.6 mi), then go left down the Sallompt River Road for 1.4 km (0.8 mi) to the parking area. |
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Snooka Trail System - West Trail
This trail leads to a lookout point that offers views of Thorsen Creek and a First Nations petroglyph site. Along the trail, hikers will have opportunities to see the Bella Coola townsite, the Tallheo Cannery and North Bentinck Arm. Access: Take the Snooka Forest Service Road to the main parking lot. |
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Snooka Trail System - East Loup
The East Loup trail, which can be traversed on foot or on a mountain bike, winds through over 5 km (3.1 mi) of private land covered in second growth forest. Access: Take the Snooka Forest Service Road to the main parking lot. |
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Lost Lake Trail
This trail leads through second and old growth forest to Lost Lake and then to two lookout spots. Hikers will be rewarded with views of the Bella Coola and Nusatsum River valleys as well as the surrounding mountains. Access: Follow Sallompt Road north for 2.6 km (1.6 mi), and then go right at the Y junction. After 1.3 km (0.8 mi) the road becomes gravel. Continue on for 1 km (0. mi) then go uphill to the right. Take another right at the top of the hill and continue on for 3 k |
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