China Nose Mountain (Wet'suwet'en: Tse Zhul, or "rock neck") is a moderate 4-mile (6.4km) out-and-back trail approximately 45 minutes from Houston, rated 4.6–4.7 stars and one of the most popular hikes in the region. With 997ft (304m) of elevation gain and taking 2–2.5 hours, the trail begins on an old logging block in a former forest fire site and climbs steadily through old burnt trees and regenerating new growth — an ecological transition zone that is beautiful in its own right — before reaching the summit at 1,420m. The top sits right at the treeline for this area and ends on a cliff edge with a phenomenal 360° panorama of the Bulkley Valley, the Telkwa Range, and numerous lakes including Day, Elwin, and Swans Lakes. Wildlife sightings including mountain goats, black bears, and bald eagles are common. The name "China Nose" likely derives from the Wet'suwet'en Tse Zhul, though an alternate story suggests "the Chinaman knows" where the gold is. Located on the unceded traditional territory of the Wet'suwet'en people.