Topley ATV Trails

The Topley ATV trail system is a point-to-point backcountry route in the rolling terrain north and east of the small community of Topley, BC, on the south shore of Babine Lake. The route covers 17.6 km across a varied landscape of boreal forest, open cutblocks, and mixed terrain, descending a net 209 m from a high point of 970 m down to the lower exit at 662 m. The trail follows a combination of decommissioned forestry roads and ATV tracks through classic northern BC boreal scenery — spruce and pine forest, wetland edges, and occasional clearings with views toward the Babine Lake area. The route is well-suited to intermediate ATV riders looking for a half-day outing with manageable terrain. Wildlife sightings — particularly moose and deer — are common throughout. The Topley area sits at the eastern edge of the Bulkley Valley, and the surrounding landscape has a quieter, less-travelled character than the more popular riding areas closer to Houston and Smithers.