Seymour Ridge Trail – Goldeneye Trail – Nature Trail

6.00 km
230m gain
2.50 hours
Level 3.0/5
3.0/5
Difficulty
Moderate
6.00
Distance
kilometres
230
Elevation Gain
metres
2.50
Est. Time
hours

About This Trail

 A 3.7-mile (6km) moderate loop combining the Seymour Ridge Trail with the Goldeneye and Nature Trails in the Smithers Community Forest Trails Recreation Site. Takes approximately 1h 45min–2h. The route travels along a forested ridge with views of Seymour and Bigelow Lakes and the Bulkley Valley, then descends through forest, bog, and wetland. A boardwalk section leads to a lake viewpoint. Some sections are overgrown, adding to the remote feel. Dogs welcome on leash. 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, turn right on Dahlie Road, cross the railway overpass, and follow the hard left turn onto Hudson Bay Mountain Road (ski hill signs). The BV Nordic Centre is 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.

Parking

 Park at the BV Nordic Centre lower parking lot on Hudson Bay Mountain Road — always open and free. Toilets available at the lodge (8:00am–9:45pm). The lower lot also provides access to the broader trail network via an underpass.

Safety & Preparation

Overgrown sections and multiple junctions require navigation attention — carry a downloaded GPX track or paper map. Boardwalk near the lake is slippery when wet. Moose, bears (black and grizzly), and coyotes have all been reported in this forest — make noise, keep dogs leashed, and carry bear spray. Cell service is unreliable — inform someone of your plans and expected return time. Winter ice rain is frequent and can make trails hazardous; microspikes recommended in cold months.

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