Seven Sisters Mine

17.70 km
1178m gain
8.00 hours
Level 4.0/5
4.0/5
Difficulty
Hard
17.70
Distance
kilometres
1,178
Elevation Gain
metres
8.00
Est. Time
hours

About This Trail

The Seven Sisters Mine route is a historic trail following old mining roads and exploration paths in the Seven Sisters Protected Area, tracing the remnants of mineral exploration that took place in this dramatic mountain region from the late 1920s through to 1983. Explorers prospected the headwaters of Oliver Creek and surrounding drainages, discovering veins with gold, silver, lead, and zinc. Several log cabins were built to facilitate exploration, and geochemical surveys, trenching, and aeromagnetic studies were conducted — though no deposits were found to be economically viable. Today, the route offers a fascinating combination of wilderness hiking and mining heritage, passing through varied forest types with views of the iconic Seven Sisters peaks. The trail connects to the broader Seven Sisters trail network including the Oliver Creek and Coyote Creek trails. Located on the traditional territory of the Gitxsan and Wet'suwet'en First Nations.

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

Access is from Highway 16 in the Seven Sisters Protected Area between Kitwanga and Cedarvale. The route follows old mining roads beginning near the Oliver Creek Trail access point — the trailhead is located at a gravel pit on Highway 16 approximately 6km north of Oliver Creek. From the Kitwanga Junction (Petro-Canada): drive west on Highway 16 approximately 40km. From Terrace: drive east on Highway 16 approximately 50.5km from the Hwy 16/37 four-way stop. Use the downloaded GPX track to navigate the old mining roads, which are not formally signed or maintained as hiking trails.

Parking

Informal parking at the gravel pit area on Highway 16 near the Oliver Creek/Coyote Creek access point. No fees, no facilities. The nearest fuel and services are at the Kitwanga Junction Petro-Canada to the east, or in Terrace to the west. Backcountry wilderness camping is permitted in the protected area — two old trapper cabins from the mining era exist along the Oliver Creek Trail and may provide basic shelter, but their condition should not be relied upon.

Safety & Preparation

Informal parking at the gravel pit area on Highway 16 near the Oliver Creek/Coyote Creek access point. No fees, no facilities. The nearest fuel and services are at the Kitwanga Junction Petro-Canada to the east, or in Terrace to the west. Backcountry wilderness camping is permitted in the protected area — two old trapper cabins from the mining era exist along the Oliver Creek Trail and may provide basic shelter, but their condition should not be relied upon.

GPX downloaded