📍 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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Fire Mountain

Kitimat

Fire Mountain is a moderate hike through coastal forest leading to a scenic viewpoint overlooking the Kitimat Valley, Do...

2.70
km
258
meters
2.00
hours
Out And Back
64 adventurers
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Pine Creek Trail

Kitimat

Pine Creek Trail is a scenic forest trail near Kitamaat Village, surrounded by towering cedar trees, lush coastal rainfo...

3.50
km
53
meters
1.00
hours
Out And Back
61 adventurers
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Giant Spruce Park

Kitimat

Giant Spruce Park is a peaceful forested park on the Kitimat River floodplain, featuring the remains of a massive old-gr...

0.80
km
15
meters
0.50
hours
Loop
61 adventurers
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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
60 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
56 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
hours
Out And Back
51 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
hours
Out And Back
48 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
47 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
km
1213
meters
11.00
hours
Out And Back
44 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
38 adventurers
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Clague Mountain Cabin

Kitimat

Clague Mountain Cabin is a rustic backcountry cabin located along the Clague Mountain route, providing an overnight dest...

10.50
km
635
meters
4.50
hours
Out And Back
38 adventurers
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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
hours
Out And Back
37 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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72 views
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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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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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