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 ● 18. Mt Spieker ■ Distance / Time: 3 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 Features: alpine summit massif Difficulty: moderate Distance / Time: 4 km / 3 hrs Difficulty: easy Trailhead: 1 km SE of Tumbler Ridge Trailhead: 6 km NE of Tumbler Ridge Trailhead: 39 km W of Tumbler Ridge Caution: unbarricaded drop-offs Difficulty: moderate, strenuous in places Caution: watch for industrial traffic on access road Caution: some scree sections, rough route in places, Distance / Time: 4 km return / 2 hrs Distance / Time: 2.5 km return / 1-2 hrs Distance / Time: variable, 4-10 km / 2-5 hrs 27. Greg Duke Trails ● 45. Wapiti Lake – Onion Lake ◆ avoid falling into deep rock crevices, industrial traffic Difficulty: moderate Difficulty: easy Difficulty: moderate Features: forest and lakes, fishing Features: long trail to remote mountain lakes, cabin on on access road Caution: avoid swimming and river crossings at high Caution: slippery below falls, beware of flash floods Caution: alpine conditions, cliffs, industrial traffic on Trailhead: 55 km S of Tumbler Ridge Wapiti lake water, avoid diving into pools, trail initially follows 10. Murray Canyon Overlook ● access road, ATVs must stay on exploration roads Distance / Time: 4 km return 36. Shipyard–Titanic, Tarn & Towers Trails ■ ● Trailhead: 78 km SE of Tumbler Ridge “Razorback” Features: views of river valley and canyon, interpretive 19. Albright Ridge ◆ Difficulty: easy Features: phenomenal views of rock scenery, mountain Distance / Time: 60 km return / 3-4 days ■ goats often visible Difficulty: challenging 2. Flatbed Falls brochure Features: superb alpine hiking, caves and views 28. The Stone Corral ■ Trailhead: 37 km S of Tumbler Ridge Caution: one alpine pass Features: small falls, swimming Trailhead: 25 km NE of Tumbler Ridge Trailhead: 62 km SW of Tumbler Ridge Features: karst, geology, caves, interpretive brochure Distance / Time: 5 km return, (0.5 km for Tarn) / 2-3 hrs Trailhead: 1 km SE of Tumbler Ridge Distance / Time: 6 km return / 2 hrs Distance / Time: 10 km return / full day Trailhead: 63 km S of Tumbler Ridge 46. Bootski Lake ◆ (0.5 hrs for Tarn) Distance / Time: 2 km return / 1 hr Difficulty: easy Difficulty: challenging Distance / Time: 4.5 km return, 3 hrs Features: spectacular alpine scenery, small alpine lake, Difficulty: moderate (easy for Tarn) Difficulty: moderate Caution: second half of trail is exposed, often windy Caution: rough access road, alpine conditions, cliffs Difficulty: moderate wildlife Caution: avoid diving into pool 11. Tepee Falls ● 20. Cowmoose Mountain ◆ Caution: steep in places, high cliff edges, optional tight 37. Mt. Kostuik ◆ Trailhead: 79 km SE of Tumbler Ridge 3. TR Trail ■ ◆ Features: waterfall and canyon Features: alpine ridge and summit caving passage Features: views, wildlife (marmots) Distance / Time: 12 km / full day Trailhead: 36 km S of Tumbler Ridge Difficulty: challenging Features: 27 km dirt trail encircling three quarters Trailhead: 35 km NE of Tumbler Ridge Trailhead: 45 km NW of Tumbler Ridge 29. Lake Joan and Canary Falls ■ Distance / Time: 8 km return / 5 hrs Caution: remote location, alpine conditions of Tumbler Ridge with 5 access points, interpretive Distance / Time: 6 km return / 2-3 hrs Distance / Time: 9 km return / 6 hrs Features: waterfall and lake Difficulty: challenging brochure Difficulty: easy Difficulty: challenging Trailhead: 63 km S of Tumbler Ridge 47. Red Deer Falls ■ Trailhead: 5 locations within town, main trailhead is 5.5 Caution: unbarricaded drop-offs Caution: alpine conditions Distance / Time: 3 km return / 2 hrs 38. The Terminator ◆ Features: falls, mountain and canyon scenery km SE of Tumbler Ridge 12. Bergeron Cliffs ■ 21. Holzworth Meadows ◆ Difficulty: moderate Features: mountain goats, views, alpine summit Trailhead: 84 km SE of Tum bler Ridge Distance / Time: 27 km total, many shorter options – full Features: spectacular cliff top hike, viewpoints Features: alpine meadows and ridges, accessible alpine Caution: drop-offs at top of falls Trailhead: 46 km S of Tumbler Ridge Distance / Time: 2 km return / 1 hr day with options down to 1 hour Distance / Time: 6 km return / 3 hrs Difficulty: moderate Trailhead: gravel pit 16 km NW of Tumbler Ridge summits, wildflowers 30. Kinuseo Falls ● ■ Difficulty: moderate – challenging Difficulty: challenging Caution: steep ravine Distance / Time: 6 km return / 4 hrs Trailhead: 61 km NW of Tumbler Ridge Features: amazing waterfall ● Caution: alpine conditions, steep cliffs 4. Tumbler Point Difficulty: moderate – a long, steady climb Distance / Time: 8 km return / 4–6 hrs Trailhead: 65 km S of Tumbler Ridge 48. Belcourt Falls ■ Features: easy trail close to Tumbler Ridge, views, bird Caution: huge unbarricaded drop-offs Difficulty: challenging Distance / Time: 0.5 – 3 km / 10 min – 2 hrs (5 39. Flatbed East ● Features: falls, impressive canyon sanctuary 13. Bergeron Falls ■ Caution: alpine conditions viewpoints) Features: picturesque, wetland access to canoeing Trailhead: 119 km SE of Tumbler Ridge Trailhead: near golf course or Bergeron Drive Features: highest accessible waterfall in northern BC; 22. Pinnacle Peak ◆ Difficulty: easy / moderate Trailhead: 33 km SE of Tumbler Ridge Distance / Time: 4 km return / 2 hrs Distance / Time: 4 km return / 1 - 2 hrs Dipper Falls, Hidden Valley, Scalpel Ridge are side Features: spectacular route to alpine summit Caution: high cliffs in area Distance / Time: 600 m return / ½ hr Difficulty: moderate Difficulty: easy trails Trailhead: 67 km W of Tumbler Ridge Difficulty: easy Caution: steep unbarricaded cliffs, landslides Caution: trail runs on edge of escarpment in places 31. The Cascades ◆ Trailhead: gravel pit 16 km NW of Tumbler Ridge Distance / Time: 7 km / whole day Features: 10 consecutive spectacular waterfalls 40. Kinuseo Creek to Creek ■ ■ 5. Bald Spot Distance / Time: 11 km circular route / half day Difficulty: challenging Trailhead: 66 km S of Tumbler Ridge Features: good mtn biking, best travelled from E to W Features: viewpoint over Tumbler Ridge Difficulty: moderate Caution: steep route, lots of elevation gain, alpine Distance / Time: 45 km return / 3 days Trailhead: 48 km SE of Tumbler Ridge Kinuseo Falls Trailhead: hwy above (east of ) town Caution: huge un-barricaded drop-offs, 4 creek crossings conditions Difficulty: challenging Distance / Time: 30 km one way Distance / Time: 2 km return / 2 hrs 14. Bullmoose Marshes ● 23. Windfall Lake ◆ Caution: cliffs, remote location Difficulty: moderate Difficulty: moderate Features: wetland area, viewing platforms, birdwatching Features: pristine lake with 6 tent sites, views, caves Caution: risk of bear encounters, creeks may be in flood Caution: steep trail 32. Monkman Lake ◆ Trailhead: 24 km northwest of Tumbler Ridge Trailhead: 67 km W of Tumbler Ridge Features: long trail to scenic lake 41. Mt Clifford ■ ● 6. Wolverine Dinosaur Trail Distance / Time: 2 km return / 1 hr Distance / Time: 10 km return / 6 hrs Trailhead: 66 km S of Tumbler Ridge Features: alpine ridge, great views Features: dino footprints, skin impressions Difficulty: easy Difficulty: challenging Distance / Time: 50 km return / 3 days Trailhead: 65 km SE of Tumbler Ridge Trailhead: private access not encouraged, take a guided 15. Gwillim Lakeshore ● Caution: alpine conditions, please pack out what you Difficulty: challenging Distance / Time: 10 km return / 3 hrs tour with TRMF Features: lakeside trail, birdwatching packed in Caution: remote area Difficulty: moderate Distance / Time: 1 km return / 1 hr Trailhead: 44 km NW of Tumbler Ridge 24. Mt. Hermann ● Caution: alpine conditions, route is shared with ATVs Difficulty: easy 33. Monkman Tarns ◆ Distance / Time: 1 km / 0.5 hr Features: easy access, wild flowers, views Features: alpine lakes, mountain scenery 42. Stony Lake ● ● 7. Wolverine Trails Difficulty: easy Trailhead: turn off Hwy 52E 24 km S from Tumbler Ridge Trailhead: 66 km S of Tumbler Ridge Features: historic section of Monkman Trail, canoeing, Features: ski / hiking / biking trails, log cabin 16. Martin Falls ■ Difficulty: easy, drivable Distance / Time: 60 km / 4 days fishing Trailhead: golf course parking lot N of Tumbler Ridge Features: falls and canyon, view 25. Barbour Falls ● Difficulty: challenging Trailhead: 65 km E of Tumbler Ridge Distance / Time: up to 8 km / 2 hrs Trailhead: 66 km NW of Tumbler Ridge Features: waterfall viewpoint Caution: very remote, extreme weather, some alpine Distance / Time: 4 km return / 2 hrs Difficulty: easy Distance / Time: 2 km return / 1 hr Trailhead: 38 km south of Tumbler Ridge areas Difficulty: easy Caution: watch for horse traffic Difficulty: moderate Distance / Time: 2 km return / 1 hour 34. Babcock Falls ● Caution: canoe access required ■ 8. Quality Canyon & Quality Mouth Caution: rocks slippery when wet Difficulty: easy Features: waterfall, swimming, sub-alpine meadows 43. Kruger’s Flats ● Features: canyon, confluence of Quality Creek & Murray 17. Mt Reesor ◆ Caution: unbarricaded drop-offs at viewpoint Trailhead: