📍 Kitimat, British Columbia

Hiking Trails in
Kitimat

Where Mountains Meet the Pacific

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About Kitimat

Kitimat is a scenic coastal community in northwestern British Columbia, surrounded by rugged mountains, lush forests, rivers, and fjords. Located at the head of the Douglas Channel, the town offers easy access to a wide range of outdoor adventures, including hiking, mountain biking, fishing, kayaking, wildlife viewing, and waterfall exploration.

With its dramatic landscapes and abundant wilderness, Kitimat is an excellent destination for visitors looking to experience the natural beauty of British Columbia’s North Coast. The area is home to numerous trails, lakes, viewpoints, and recreation sites, making it a great base for exploring the surrounding coastal and mountain environment.

Where to hike near Kitimat

Every route here is mapped, graded and kept current. Distances and elevation come from recorded GPS tracks, not estimates.

Hiking trails

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Fishermen's Trail

Kitimat

Fishermen's Trail, also known as the Rod and Gun Trail, is a rugged riverside route along the Kitimat River. The trail f...

10.60
km
283
meters
3.50
hours
Out And Back
6 adventurers
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2.0/5
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Coho Flats Trail

Kitimat

Coho Flats Trail is an easy-to-follow forest trail leading through mature coastal forest toward the Kitimat River. The r...

4.00
km
119
meters
1.50
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6 adventurers
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Robinson Lake Trail

Kitimat

Robinson Lake Trail is a moderate out-and-back hike through coastal old-growth forest, passing a series of small lakes,...

6.40
km
339
meters
3.00
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5 adventurers
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Hirshcreek Loop

Kitimat

Hirshcreek Loop is an easy forest walk near Kitimat that winds through lush coastal rainforest and impressive Sitka spru...

1.90
km
55
meters
1.00
hours
Loop
5 adventurers
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Joe's Trail – Radley Park

Kitimat

Joe's Trail – Radley Park is an easy forest and riverside route that follows the eastern bank of the Kitimat River befor...

2.92
km
61
meters
1.00
hours
Loop
5 adventurers
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Clague Mountain Trail

Kitimat

Clague Mountain Trail is a challenging backcountry route that climbs from the Kitimat Valley into alpine terrain on the...

21.60
km
1439
meters
10.00
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Out And Back
5 adventurers
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Hirsch Creek Trail

Kitimat

Hirsch Creek Trail is a scenic forest route following Hirsch Creek through lush coastal rainforest. The trail passes thr...

6.10
km
144
meters
2.00
hours
Loop
5 adventurers
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Hirsch Creek Canyon

Kitimat

Hirsch Creek Canyon Trail follows Hirsch Creek through lush coastal forest to scenic viewpoints overlooking the canyon a...

6.80
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237
meters
2.50
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Out And Back
5 adventurers
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Robinson Ridge Trail

Kitimat

Robinson Ridge Trail is a challenging backcountry route through the forested mountains above Kitimat. The trail passes t...

31.70
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1213
meters
11.00
hours
Out And Back
5 adventurers
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Minette Bay Lookout

Kitimat

Minette Bay Lookout is a short, scenic coastal walk overlooking Minette Bay and the Douglas Channel. The route passes th...

3.40
km
40
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1.00
hours
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4 adventurers
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Craigs Trail via Robinson Ridge Trail

Kitimat

Craigs Trail via Robinson Ridge Trail is a moderate backcountry route that combines sections of the Robinson Ridge trail...

12.60
km
410
meters
4.00
hours
Out And Back
4 adventurers
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Kitimaat Village Trail

Kitimat

Kitamaat Village Trail is a community walking route around Kitamaat Village, a Haisla community located at the head of K...

5.30
km
131
meters
2.50
hours
Out And Back
3 adventurers

Fishing lakes

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Jesse Lake

Kitimat

Jesse Lake is a long, narrow glacial lake located southeast of Kitimat in the Douglas Channel area. The lake stretches a...

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West Lake

Kitimat

West Lake is a small, peaceful lake and rustic recreation site in the Kitimat area, surrounded by forest and wilderness....

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Robinson Lake

Kitimat

Robinson Lake is a scenic coastal lake near Kitimat, British Columbia, reached by a moderate hiking trail through lush o...

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Lakelse Lake

Kitimat

Lakelse Lake is a beautiful mountain lake surrounded by forests and rugged coastal scenery. Its calm waters and nearby r...

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