10 of the Best Hikes Near Fort Nelson, BC

August 31, 2021

Located within the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality along the Alaska Highway, Fort Nelson offers a ton of outdoor adventure options. Get outside and hike these 10 awesome trails:

Gohotenneh Trail (also known as Moose Trail)

Length: 3.9 km

Elevation gain: Minimal

Located a short distance from Fort Nelson within the Fort Nelson Demonstration Forest Recreation Site, this is a beautiful trail with much to offer, and you don’t have to go far to get there. The trail is mainly used for hiking and mountain biking, and dogs are allowed as long as they remain on a leash. The trail will take you through a wooded area, so remember to bring bug spray.

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Flower Springs Lake Trail

Length: 13.6 km

Elevation gain: 332 m

The Flower Springs Lake Trail is an out-and-back trail rated as moderate. Located just off Highway 97 within the Stone Mountain Provincial Park, this hike will take your breath away. Don’t forget your camera for this one! It doesn’t seem like you’ll be trekking through any wooded areas along this one, and the trail ends at a gorgeous lake.

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Stone’s Sheep Trail

Length: 6.1 km

Elevation gain: 300 m

With easy access to the trailhead from Highway 97, this is a unique out-and-back trail located in Muncho Lake Provincial Park. The trail starts near the shore of Muncho Lake, and you’ll follow a creek along the way. Stone’s Sheep Trail is unique because the path is mostly stone, so be sure to wear your sturdiest hiking boots for this one. The incline is gradual, and there are gorgeous views along the way.

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Erosion Pillar Trail

Length: 1.3 km

Elevation gain: Minimal

This short and easy hike offers some interesting and unique views along the way. The hike starts at a stone cairn near the river and takes you past a tall hoodoo. You’ll get great views of Mount St. George in the background, as well. The trail is great for all skill levels, and it’s situated within Stone Mountain Provincial Park, not far from Fort Nelson.

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Mineral Lick Trail

Length: 1.1 km

Elevation gain: Minimal

Another short and easy trail, this one is situated in Muncho Lake Provincial Park. Mineral Lick Trail is great for all skill levels, and it offers some awesome views of the park. There is a parking area at the trailhead, located down a short gravel road off the Alaska Highway.

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Baba Canyon Trail

Length: 6.3 km

Elevation gain: 331 m

Baba Canyon Trail is an out-and-back hike rated as moderate. It follows along a river, sometimes even crossing it, so be sure to bring the appropriate footwear for this one. Located within Stone Mountain Provincial Park, this trail is a short distance from the Summit Lake Campground and there is parking available near the trailhead. Along the way, you’ll find several small waterfalls, there’s canyons, deep pools and interesting rock formations. In late spring and early summer, the wildflowers growing in Baba Canyon are beautiful.

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Microwave Tower Trail

Length: 12.1 km

Elevation gain: 406 m

Beginning at the Summit Lake Provincial Campground, next to Summit Lake and within Stone Mountain Provincial Park, this moderate out-and-back trail offers unbeatable views all the way. You’ll find yourself hiking through the trees, and then through beautiful valleys along this trail. The trail is easy to get to, located just off the Alaska Highway.

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Sikanni Chief Falls

Length: 1.5 km

Elevation gain: Minimal

Located within the Sikanni Chief Falls Protected Area, this relatively short and easy trail is packed with beautiful views and a waterfall. According to hikers, you can continue on the trail past the main lookout point, following another short trail to a lookout right beside the falls. The trailhead is located down a gravel road, off the main road, and a four-wheel-drive vehicle with high clearance and good tires is recommended to make the trip.

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Teeter Creek Falls

Length: 1.1 km

Elevation gain: Minimal

If you’re looking for a short and easy hike that packs in a lot of beauty and unique features, this is it. This short hike is suitable for all levels and the path is well-maintained. The trail ends at a deep pool with a bridge, but along the way you’ll pass by several waterfalls that empty into the creek you’ll be following. The parking area for this trail is a regular travel route for wood bison. While travelling along the Alaska Highway, keep an eye out for the sign to Teeter Creek Waterfalls Trail.

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Liard Hot Springs Trail

Length: 1.1 km

Elevation gain: Minimal

Located a few hours from Fort Nelson, along the Alaska Highway, you’ll find the Liard River Hot Springs Provincial Park and the relaxing (and beautiful!) Liard Hot Springs. Getting to the hot springs will require a short hike along a boardwalk path. Be sure to bring your camera, since moose and other wildlife seem as attracted to the hot springs as the tourists are. You’ll find two pools here, as well as change rooms and storage cubbies.

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