RECREATION MAP TumblerRidge.ca ■ ■ ● TRAIL DESCRIPTIONS ● EASY ■ MODERATE ◆ CHALLENGING 26. Nesbitt’s Knee Falls 35. Boulder Gardens 44. Long Lake Features: waterfall viewpoints Features: unique rock gardens, scenery, caves, tarn, Features: interesting lake, swimming Trailhead: 39 km south of Tumbler Ridge viewpoints, rock climbing Trailhead: 78 km E of Tumbler Ridge 1. Flatbed Pools ■ 9. Quality Falls ● Caution: alpine conditions, route finding skills needed, Distance / Time: 2 km return / 1-2 hrs Trailhead: 35 km S of Tumbler Ridge Distance / Time: 1 km return / 0.5 hrs Features: three pools, dinosaur prints Features: picturesque waterfall industrial traffic on access road Difficulty: moderate Distance / Time: 4 km / 3 hrs Difficulty: easy Trailhead: 1 km SE of Tumbler Ridge Caution: unbarricaded drop-offs Difficulty: moderate, strenuous in places Caution: watch for industrial traffic on access road Trailhead: 9 km NE of Tumbler Ridge 18. Mt Spieker ■ Distance / Time: 4 km return / 2 hrs Caution: some scree sections, rough route in places, Distance / Time: 2.5 km return / 1-2 hrs Features: alpine summit massif 27. Greg Duke Trails ● 45. Wapiti Lake – Onion Lake ◆ Difficulty: moderate avoid falling into deep rock crevices Difficulty: easy Trailhead: 39 km W of Tumbler Ridge Features: forest and lakes, fishing, swimming Features: long trail to remote mountain lakes, cabin on Caution: avoid swimming, river crossings at high water Caution: slippery below falls, beware of flash floods Distance / Time: variable, 4-10 km / 2-5 hrs Trailhead: 55 km S of Tumbler Ridge 36. Shipyard–Titanic, Tarn & Towers Trails ■ ● Wapiti Lake and diving into pools, trail initially follows “Razorback” 10. Murray Canyon Overlook ● Difficulty: moderate Distance / Time: 4 km return Features: phenomenal views of rock scenery, mountain Trailhead: 78 km SE of Tumbler Ridge 2. Flatbed Falls ■ Features: views of river valley and canyon, interpretive Caution: alpine conditions, cliffs, industrial traffic on Difficulty: easy to first lake, moderate to second lake goats often visible Distance / Time: 60 km return / 3-4 days Trailhead: 37 km S of Tumbler Ridge Difficulty: challenging Features: small falls, swimming brochure access road, ATVs must stay on exploration roads 28. The Stone Corral ■ Trailhead: 1 km SE of Tumbler Ridge Distance / Time: 3 km return, (0.5 km for Tarn) / 2-3 hrs Caution: one alpine pass Trailhead: 30 km NE of Tumbler Ridge 19. Albright Ridge ◆ Features: karst, geology, caves, interpretive brochure Distance / Time: 2 km return / 1 hr (0.5 hrs for Tarn) Distance / Time: 5.5 km return / 2 hrs Features: superb alpine hiking, caves and views Trailhead: 63 km S of Tumbler Ridge 46. Bootski Lake ◆ Difficulty: moderate Difficulty: moderate (easy for Tarn) Difficulty: easy Trailhead: 62 km SW of Tumbler Ridge Distance / Time: 4.5 km return, 3 hrs Features: spectacular alpine scenery, small alpine lake, Caution: avoid diving into pool Caution: second half of trail is exposed, often windy Distance / Time: 10 km return / full day Difficulty: moderate 37. Mt. Kostuik ◆ wildlife 3. TR Trail ■ ◆ 11. Tepee Falls ● Difficulty: challenging Caution: steep in places, high cliff edges, optional tight Features: views, wildlife (marmots) Trailhead: 79 km SE of Tumbler Ridge Features: 28 km dirt trail encircling three quarters Features: waterfall and canyon Caution: rough access road, alpine conditions, cliffs. caving passage, bring flashlight for caves Trailhead: 36 km S of Tumbler Ridge Distance / Time: 11 km return / full day Distance / Time: 8 km return / 5 hrs Difficulty: challenging of Tumbler Ridge with 5 access points, interpretive Trailhead: 35 km NE of Tumbler Ridge Note: Seek Visitor Information Centre update prior to 29. Lake Joan and Canary Falls ■ Difficulty: challenging Caution: remote location, alpine conditions brochure Distance / Time: 6 km return / 2-3 hrs departure Features: waterfall and lake Trailhead: 5 locations within town, main trailheads are Difficulty: easy 20. Cowmoose Mountain ◆ Trailhead: 63 km S of Tumbler Ridge 38. The Terminator ◆ 47. Red Deer Falls ■ at Flatbed Falls parking lot, Lions Campground and golf Caution: unbarricaded drop-offs Features: alpine ridge and summit Distance / Time: 3 km return / 2 hrs Features: mountain goats, views, alpine summit Features: falls, mountain and canyon scenery course parking lot 12. Bergeron Cliffs ■ Trailhead: 45 km NW of Tumbler Ridge Difficulty: moderate Trailhead: 46 km S of Tumbler Ridge Trailhead: 84 km SE of Tum bler Ridge Distance / Time: 28 km total, many shorter options – full Features: spectacular cliff top hike, viewpoints Distance / Time: 9 km return / 6 hrs Caution: drop-offs at top of falls Distance / Time: 6 km return / 3 hrs Distance / Time: 18 km return / full day day with options down to 1 hour Difficulty: challenging Difficulty: moderate Trailhead: gravel pit 16 km NW of Tumbler Ridge Difficulty: challenging 30. Kinuseo Falls ● ■ Difficulty: moderate – challenging Caution: alpine conditions, steep cliffs Caution: steep ravine Distance / Time: 6 km return / 4 hrs Caution: alpine conditions Features: amazing waterfall 4. Tumbler Point ● ● Difficulty: moderate – a long, steady climb 21. Holzworth Meadows ◆ Trailhead: 65 km S of Tumbler Ridge 39. Flatbed East 48. Belcourt Falls ■ Features: easy trail close to Tumbler Ridge, views, bird Caution: huge unbarricaded drop-offs Features: alpine meadows and ridges, accessible alpine Distance / Time: 0.5 – 4 km return / 10 min – 2 hrs Features: picturesque, wetland access to canoeing Features: falls, impressive canyon sanctuary 13. Bergeron Falls ■ summits, wildflowers (5 viewpoints) Trailhead: 33 km SE of Tumbler Ridge Trailhead: 119 km SE of Tumbler Ridge Trailhead: End of Bergeron Dr. or golf course parking lot Features: highest accessible waterfall in northern BC; Trailhead: 55 km NW of Tumbler Ridge Difficulty: easy / moderate Distance / Time: 600 m to 2 km return / ½ hr Distance / Time: 4 km return / 2 hrs Distance / Time: 4 km return / 1 - 2 hrs Dipper Falls, Hidden Valley, Scalpel Ridge are side trails Distance / Time: 8 km return / 4–6 hrs Caution: high cliffs in area Difficulty: easy Difficulty: moderate Difficulty: easy Trailhead: gravel pit 16 km NW of Tumbler Ridge Difficulty: challenging 40. Kinuseo Creek to Creek ■ Caution: steep unbarricaded cliffs, landslides Caution: trail runs on edge of escarpment in places 31. The Cascades ◆ Distance / Time: 11 km circular route / half day Caution: alpine conditions Features: series of 10 spectacular waterfalls, 6 accessible Features: good mtn biking, best travelled from E to W 5. Bald Spot ■ Difficulty: moderate to top of falls, challenging for 22. Pinnacle Peak ◆ Trailhead: 66 km S of Tumbler Ridge Trailhead: 48 km SE of Tumbler Ridge Features: viewpoint over Tumbler Ridge Circular Route Features: spectacular route to alpine summit Distance / Time: 45 km return / 3 days Distance / Time: 30 km one way Trailhead: Hwy 52 east of town Caution: huge unbarricaded drop-offs, 4 creek crossings Trailhead: 67 km W of Tumbler Ridge Difficulty: challenging Difficulty: moderate Distance / Time: 2 km return / 2 hrs Kinuseo Falls 14. Bullmoose Marshes ● Distance / Time: 7 km / whole day Caution: cliffs, remote location Caution: risk of bear encounters, creeks may be in flood Difficulty: moderate Features: wetland area, viewing platforms, birdwatching Difficulty: challenging 41. Mt Clifford ■ Caution: steep trail 32. Monkman Lake ◆ Trailhead: 24 km northwest of Tumbler Ridge Caution: steep route, lots of elevation gain, alpine Features: long trail to scenic lake Features: alpine ridge, great views ■ 6. Wolverine Dinosaur Trail Distance / Time: 0.5 – 2 km return / 1 hr conditions Trailhead: 66 km S of Tumbler Ridge Trailhead: 65 km SE of Tumbler Ridge Features: dinosaur footprints, skin impressions Difficulty: easy 23. Windfall Lake ◆ Distance / Time: 50 km return / 3 days Distance / Time: 10 km return / 3 hrs Trailhead: private access not encouraged, take a guided 15. Gwillim Lakeshore ● Features: pristine lake with 6 tent sites, views, caves Difficulty: challenging Difficulty: moderate tour with TRMF Features: lakeside trail, birdwatching Trailhead: 67 km W of Tumbler Ridge Caution: remote area Caution: alpine conditions, route is shared with ATVs Distance / Time: 1 km return / 1 hr Trailhead: 44 km NW of Tumbler Ridge Distance / Time: 10 km return / 6 hrs 42. Stony Lake ● Difficulty: moderate 33. Monkman Tarns ◆ Distance / Time: 2 km / 0.5 hr Difficulty: challenging Features: alpine lakes, mountain scenery Features: historic section of Monkman Trail, canoeing, 7. Wolverine Trails ● Difficulty: easy Caution: alpine conditions, please pack out what you Trailhead: 66 km S of Tumbler Ridge fishing Features: ski / hiking / biking trails, log cabin 16. Martin Falls ■ packed in Distance / Time: 60 km return / 4 days Trailhead: 65 km E of Tumbler Ridge Trailhead: golf course parking lot N of Tumbler Ridge Features: falls and canyon, view 24. Mt. Hermann ● Difficulty: challenging Distance / Time: 4 km return / 2 hrs Distance / Time: up to 8 km / 2 hrs Trailhead: 66 km NW of Tumbler Ridge Features: easy access, wild flowers, views Caution: very remote, extreme weather, some alpine Difficulty: easy Difficulty: easy Distance / Time: 2 km return / 1 hr Trailhead: turn off Hwy 52E 24 km S from Tumbler Ridge areas Caution: canoe access required Caution: watch for horse traffic Difficulty: moderate Difficulty: easy, drivable 34. Babcock Falls ● 43. Kruger’s Flats ● 8. Quality Canyon & Quality Mouth