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Park Outline Hiking Trail Viewpoint Hikers should carry a supply of drinking water, as there 0 255 510 1,020 1,530 Metres Easy is no potable water available on the hiking trail. Trails Information Mountain Biking 1:17,000 Moderate Limited horse use is allowed on this trail. All riders Road Parking must first obtain a letter of permission from BC Parks. Strenuous BC Parks This is a wilderness area. Be well prepared before Marsh Horseback Trail www.bcparks.ca entering the backcountry.

About Babine Mountains Provincial Park Lyon Creek Trail (continued)

Babine Mountains Provincial Park is a 32,400 hectare mountainous The Little Joe Trail is also rated moderate, is 9 km in length, and can be hiked in 3-4 hours; the trailhead begins from a environment within the Skeena Mountains ecosection that offers parking lot 32 km up Road. some of the finest hiking opportunities in west-central . The Provincial Park is one of the most accessible backcountry areas in Along the way white spruce, lodgepole pine, trembling aspen, black huckleberry, bunchberry and feather mosses can northern B.C. Glacier-fed lakes, rugged peaks and extensive sub-alpine be seen as the trail ascends into the alpine, the vegetation shifts to mainly subalpine fir, mountain heather and a variety meadows provide day and overnight hiking opportunities. Park habitat of wildflowers, such as indian paintbrush, subalpine buttercup, red columbine, and mountain monkshood. Many wildlife supports healthy populations of mountain goat, moose, marmot species can also be observed along the trail. The most commonly seen animals are mountain goats, moose, black bear, and many species of birds. Rolling alpine plateaus, rugged mountains ground squirrels, marmots and deer, as well as a host of smaller animals. Of the larger animals, only mountain goats and an abundance of snow provides skiers, snowmobilers and make the area their year-round home. Occasionally grizzly bear, lynx and wolverine have been observed. Park users snowshoers with experiences for all skill levels. should always be aware of bears and other wildlife in our park environment.

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descends to cross Lyon Creek before traversing Ramrock Pass (1450 m). E From this point, hikers descend into the Ganokwa Basin. The trail then heads out of the basin, past two mountain lakes which are ideal camping 1 ,0 0 0 800 sites, and climbs north eastward onto a grassy slope. Trail markers lead 00 1 ,0 0 0 22,0 0 0 3 ,0 0 0 4 4,0 0 0 5 ,0 0 0 6 6,0 0 0 7 ,0 0 0 8 ,80 0 0 9 ,0 0 0 110 0,0 0 0 hikers to “The Summit”, the divide of the Ganokwa, Driftwood and Little Distance (km) Joe Creek watersheds and the intersection of the Lyon Creek, Little Joe and McCabe trails. Length (1-way): 11.1 km Elevation Gain: 844 m The McCabe Trail is rated moderate, 8 km in length, hiking time Estimated Hiking Time (1-way): 5 hrs 45 min is 3-4 hours one way. Date Created: January 22, 2008