Walkadab Trail

5.80 km
192m gain
2.00 hours
Level 3.0/5
3.0/5
Difficulty
Moderate
5.80
Distance
kilometres
192
Elevation Gain
metres
2.00
Est. Time
hours

About This Trail

Walkadab Trail is a moderate 3.8-mile (6.1km) out-and-back trail east of Houston near Burns Lake, with 748ft (228m) of elevation gain taking approximately 2–2.5 hours. The route climbs through boreal forest and open terrain to a viewpoint offering panoramic views of the surrounding Lakes District landscape an area of countless lakes, rivers, and rolling forested terrain characteristic of the BC Interior Plateau. The trail is low-traffic and provides a quiet, off-the-beaten-path experience in the wilderness between Houston and Burns Lake. Suitable for hiking and trail running. Dogs welcome. 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

 The Walkadab Trail trailhead is located east of Houston toward Burns Lake, accessed from Highway 16. The trail is off the main highway — use the downloaded GPX track to navigate to the correct forest service road and trailhead, as the access is not formally signposted. The nearest services are in Houston (to the west) or Burns Lake (to the east).

Parking

 Informal roadside or pullout parking at the trailhead area. Free, no formal facilities on site. All services available in Houston or Burns Lake.

Safety & Preparation

Trail signage is minimal carry a downloaded GPX track for navigation. Bears are present in this area carry bear spray and make noise throughout. The access road may be rough in wet conditions. Cell service is unreliable inform someone of your plans before heading out. Best visited June through October when roads are dry and accessible.

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