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Attention
Visitors - Important Notice!
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Park
Info:
This provincial park was established to protect the rich
wildlife values and the wide biogeoclimatic representation.
Most of all, this park contains the only protected corridor
across the Robson Valley trench. The area runs from the
Cariboo Mountains in the south, through the main Robson
Valley trench, and up the fronting ranges of the Rocky
Mountains. Special Features - From the
Alpine areas, there are incredible views of the valley.

Park
Size: 22,317
hectares
Special
Notes:
Management
Planning:
Management
Planning Information
- Online
Management planning information for this park is not
available at this time.
Location:
Located approximately
180 km southeast of Prince George by Highway 16 there is a pull out
with a Forestry Interpretation Trail.
To access Boulder
Mountain Hike, drive 166 km from Prince George on Highway
16 toward McBride and at the Goat River Forestry Road, turn in and
drive another 1 km. Where a side road turns left park your vehicle.
This is where the hike begins.
There is a popular hiking trail off the West Dore River Road (just northwest
of McBride). This hike is 7 km to the cabin and then the hike can extend
to various areas of the park. The cabin is booked through the Ozalenka
Alpine Club.
Map/Brochure:
Any maps listed are for
information only - they may not represent legal boundaries and should not be
used for navigation.
- Location
Map
- Map
reference:
- 93H/7
Goat River (1:50000)
- 93H/8
McBride (1:50000)

Nature & Culture:
- Wildlife - The
wildlife values are extraordinary in this Provincial Park. There are
Mountain Goats throughout the park, the lower sections are a wintering
range for deer and moose, and there is high caribou habitat in certain
areas. The main valley trench provides a caribou corridor as well as
connectivity between the ranges for many other species. Grizzly bear
densities are high throughout the park.
The
lower West Twin creek is an important spawning area for Chinook Salmon.
- General
Wildlife, Marine & Outdoor Ethics Information
Visitor
Safety:
- Very
limited signage. Visitors must be well prepared for
hiking in the backcountry. Visitors should practice
Bear Aware as the area has a high populations of bears.
General
Visitor Safety Information (park
safety, hazards, wildlife safety information, health risks)

Reservations:For
parks that accept reservations,
all vehicle accessible campsites (with the exception of
group sites) must be reserved through Discover
Camping.
There
is only walk-in/wilderness camping available in this park
and all sites are on a first-come, first-served basis.
No reservations accepted.
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No
vehicle accessible camping facilities at this park.
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Wilderness, backcountry
or walk-in camping is allowed, but no facilities are provided.
There is Winter Camping in the park. Cabin on West Dore River can be booked through Ozalenka Alpine Club.
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No
group campsites.
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This park has a day-use/picnic
area.
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There
are no wheelchair accessible facilities at this park.
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Bring your own drinking water as potable water is not available in the park.
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There
is a pit toilet at the interpretation trail. |
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No
showers.
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No
sani-station/dump facilities.
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Campfires
are not permitted.
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There are no electrical hook-ups in this park. |
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There is an interpretive
trail that was developed by Forestry.
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The trail to Boulder Mountain
is located off the Goat River Forestry Road. The trail to the cabin (condition
unknown) is about 6 km one-way, with a change in elevation
of 900m (3,000ft). This hike will require 3 to 5 hours up and 2 to 3 hours
down. To the peak, a further 1.6 km one-way and change in elevation 300m
(1000
ft.),
requires
an additional 1 hour up and 1/2 hour down.
Another trail is accessed
from the West Dore River road just northwest of McBride. It is 7 km up to
the cabin and then various routes can be taken back down. Bookings for
the cabin are done through the Ozalenka Alpine Club.
For
your own safety and the preservation of the park, obey posted signs and
keep to designated trails. Shortcutting trails destroys plant life and soil
structure. Trail Information This park has hiking and/or walking trails
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This park does not have
a playground.
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No
swimming.
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There are no
opportunities for canoeing or kayaking in this park.
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This park does
not have a boat launch.
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Anyone fishing or angling
in British Columbia must have an appropriate
licence.
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Cycling
is not permitted.
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No
horseback riding.
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Pets/domestic
animals must be on a leash at all times and are
not allowed in beach areas or park buildings. You
are responsible for their behaviour and must dispose
of their excrement.
Backcountry areas are not suitable for
dogs or other pets due to wildlife issues and the potential for problems with
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No
wildlife viewing opportunities. 
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There are cross-country skiing and winter backcountry
skiing opportunities in the park. There are trackset
trails in McBride for those not interested in backcountry
skiing. Backcountry skiers should be trained in
Avalanche Awareness.
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No
SCUBA diving or snorkelling opportunities. |
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No
windsurfing opportunities. |
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No
waterskiing opportunities. |
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Anyone
hunting in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence. Check
the BC Hunting Regulations for seasons and closures.
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No
climbing or rock climbing opportunities. |
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No
spelunking or caving opportunities. |
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There are cabins in the park for public use. The cabin off the West Dore
River Road is booked through the Ozalenka Alpine club.
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