Nature Trail and Goldeneye Trail

9.50 km
342m gain
3.50 hours
Level 3.0/5
3.0/5
Difficulty
Moderate
9.50
Distance
kilometres
342
Elevation Gain
metres
3.50
Est. Time
hours

About This Trail

A 5.9-mile (9.5km) loop in the Smithers Community Forest Trails Recreation Site. Rated moderate with approximately 1,033ft (315m) of elevation gain, the route takes 3–3.5 hours and passes through diverse boreal forest, over creeks and boardwalks, and through bogs and wetlands. A highlight is the boardwalk section leading to a lake viewpoint. Some sections are overgrown in summer, giving the trail a remote, wilderness feel. Dogs welcome on leash. Open year-round. Located on the unceded traditional territory of the Wet'suwet'en people.

Leave No Trace

Please follow Leave No Trace principles: pack out all waste, stay on designated trails, respect wildlife, and be considerate of other visitors.

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Getting There

Directions

From Smithers, take Toronto Street south off Highway 16, turn left onto Railway Ave and follow to the end, then turn right on Dahlie Road. Cross the railway overpass and follow the hard left turn onto Hudson Bay Mountain Road (ski hill signs). Continue up to the BV Nordic Centre — the second right after the switchbacks, well-signed with a large entrance sign. Park in the lower lot and access the Community Forest trail network from there. A trail map is posted at the kiosk near the parking area.

Parking

Park at the BV Nordic Centre lower parking lot on Hudson Bay Mountain Road — always open and free. Toilets available at the lodge during operating hours (8:00am–9:45pm).

Safety & Preparation

 Overgrown sections and multiple junctions can make wayfinding tricky — carry a downloaded GPX file or paper map. Boardwalk surfaces near the lake are slippery when wet. Bogs and creek crossings can be muddy after rain. Bears (black bear and grizzly) and moose are present — make noise, carry bear spray, and keep dogs leashed. Winter ice rain is common and can make trails hazardous — check weather forecasts and carry microspikes. The network has many junctions; verify your route before and during the hike.

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