Hunter Basin

9.00 km
415m gain
3.00 hours
Level 3.0/5
3.0/5
Difficulty
Moderate
9.00
Distance
kilometres
415
Elevation Gain
metres
3.00
Est. Time
hours

About This Trail

The Hunter Basin Trail is a rugged and rewarding alpine hike located south of Telkwa, offering sweeping views of the Telkwa Range and the Bulkley Valley. The trail begins along an old mining road before climbing steadily through lush forest and into open alpine meadows dotted with wildflowers and streams. Once in the basin, you’ll find stunning views of surrounding peaks and the remnants of historic mining activity.

Because the area is part of a caribou recovery zone, access is generally open from mid-July to late September, and dogs or motorized vehicles are not permitted. The route can be overgrown and faint in places, but it’s well worth the effort for those seeking solitude and dramatic mountain scenery.

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

Drive east on Highway 16 to Telkwa (about 15 km).

Turn right onto Telkwa High Road, then left onto Coalmine Road.

Follow Coalmine Road, which becomes Hunter Creek Forest Service Road (FSR).

Continue for about 15 km, keeping right at the 14.8 km fork (left goes to Hankin Plateau).

The trailhead is unmarked; look for a small pullout and a worn path starting uphill.

A high-clearance 4×4 is recommended due to rough road conditions and missing bridge crossings.

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