Firecrew Trail

3.20 km
215m gain
1.50 hours
Level 3.0/5
3.0/5
Difficulty
Moderate
3.20
Distance
kilometres
215
Elevation Gain
metres
1.50
Est. Time
hours

About This Trail

 Firecrew Trail is a moderate 2-mile (3.2km) out-and-back trail in the Boer Mountain Recreation Site, starting from a small parking area near the summit of Boer Mountain. The trail begins by following a short section of the Full Boar Trail downhill before branching off onto Firecrew, which forms part of the descent network from the upper mountain. Rated moderate and suitable for multi-use including hiking, mountain biking, and snowshoeing, the trail offers an enjoyable upper-mountain experience for those who prefer not to ride or hike the full Razorback uptrack. Seasonal road access to the upper Boer Mountain parking area means the trail can be ridden or walked from near the summit — making it one of the more accessible upper-mountain experiences in the network. Open year-round. Located on the traditional territory of the Lake Babine Nation and Ts'il Kaz Koh.

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 Firecrew Trail upper trailhead is accessed from the small parking area near the summit of Boer Mountain. Follow Boer Mountain Road (from Highway 16: north on 5th Ave, left on Gowan Road, left on Boer Mountain Road) past the Kager Lake Recreation Site and continue up the mountain to the upper summit parking area. Note: upper road access is seasonal — check rideburns.ca for current road status. Alternatively, access the trail from the Kager Lake base parking area by riding or hiking the Razorback uptrack to the summit.

Parking

 Two parking areas serve this trail: the main free Kager Lake Recreation Site parking (10–15 min from Burns Lake) as a base for the full climb, or the small upper summit parking area (seasonal access). The Kager Lake site has a full campground, outhouses, boat launch, and fire pits. 

Safety & Preparation

Check trailforks.com for current trail open/closed status before visiting — some Boer Mountain trails remain closed following post-wildfire danger tree assessments and obey all posted signage. Mountain bikers should wear a helmet and appropriate protective gear. Trails are shared with hikers — yield appropriately. Bears are present in the Boer Mountain area — carry bear spray. The upper access road is seasonal; do not drive it when gated or in poor conditions. 

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