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Featured Trail Adventures

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Hiking Trails

Ashman Ridge East
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4.0/5

Ashman Ridge East

Hazelton, BC

Ashman Ridge East is a beautiful subalpine trail and backcountry destination located west of Smithers, British Columbia....

6.00
km
600
meters
5.00
hours
Out And Back Explore Trail

Best seasons:

Spring Summer Fall
Moose Mountain Trail
⭐ Featured
3.0/5

Moose Mountain Trail

Enjoy this scenic 5.1 km out-and-back trail near Bulkley-Nechako A, British Columbia. Rated as moderately challenging, t...

5.10
km
326
meters
2.50
hours
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Twin Falls Trail
⭐ Featured
3.0/5

Twin Falls Trail

Twin Falls Trail is a short and scenic forest hike that leads to a beautiful viewpoint overlooking two striking side-by-...

1.10
km
94
meters
1.00
hours
Out And Back Explore Trail

Best seasons:

Spring Summer Fall
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Fishing Lakes

Tyhee Lake
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🐟 Fishing

Tyhee Lake

Tyhee Lake is one of the most well-known and accessible freshwater fishing destinations in north-western British Columbi...

2
species
spring
best season
94
views
Fishing Lake View Lake

Best seasons:

Spring Summer Fall
Lake Kathlyn
⭐ Featured
🐟 Fishing

Lake Kathlyn

Lake Kathlyn is a well-known freshwater lake located just outside Smithers, in British Columbia, Canada. Easily accessib...

1
species
spring
best season
149
views
Fishing Lake View Lake

Best seasons:

Spring Summer Fall
Morin Lake
🐟 Fishing

Morin Lake

Smithers BC

Tucked deep in the backroads north of Smithers, Morin Lake is one of those quiet, hidden gems that feels like it’s froze...

1
species
fall
best season
261
views
Fishing Lake View Lake

Best seasons:

Spring Summer Fall
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NEW
2.0/5
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Williams Creek Short Loop

Terrace

Williams Creek Short Loop is an easy forest walking and hiking route near Terrace, British Columbia. The trail follows t...

3.90
km
101
meters
1.50
hours
Loop
2 adventurers
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NEW
3.0/5
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Williams Creek Loop

Terrace

Williams Creek Loop is a scenic forest hiking route near Terrace, British Columbia. The trail follows the Williams Creek...

6.00
km
133
meters
2.00
hours
Loop
2 adventurers
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NEW
3.0/5
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Hai Lake

Terrace

Hai Lake is a peaceful forest-surrounded lake within Hai Lake–Mount Herman Park, southwest of Terrace, British Columbia....

5.00
km
209
meters
2.00
hours
Out And Back
2 adventurers
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NEW
3.0/5
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Hai Lake to Herman Lake

Terrace

Hai Lake to Herman Lake is a scenic hiking route through Hai Lake–Mount Herman Park, south of Terrace, British Columbia....

6.90
km
260
meters
1.50
hours
Out And Back
2 adventurers
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NEW
2.0/5
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Gruchy's Beach

Gruchy's Beach is a scenic lakeside recreation area on the shores of Lakelse Lake, within Lakelse Lake Provincial Park n...

3.40
km
49
meters
1.00
hours
Out And Back
2 adventurers
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2.0/5
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Furlong Bay Campground Loop

Terrace

Furlong Bay Campground Loop is a scenic walking route within Lakelse Lake Provincial Park, near Terrace, British Columbi...

3.90
km
94
meters
1.50
hours
Loop
2 adventurers
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Kilometers of Trails

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