H.B.C.Brigade Trail (Hope)

Site Description: Enjoy a spectacular journey along this historical non-motorized Hudson's Bay Company Brigade Trail of 1849. This trail, used by the First Nations people, Hudson Bay Fur Traders and gold seekers, is rated moderate and is not recommended for the �weak knees.� The whole route is approximately 74 km long when travelling from Peers Creek/HBC Trail recreation site trailhead (Hope side access) and exiting at the Tulameen Plateau, west of Princeton. The beginning of trail travels over Peers Creek then continues up and over an old logging road taking you through old-growth timber where you will discover many new trail and campsite improvements. Lots of designated campsites are available along this trail, making it popular for those multi-night excursions. There are some major elevation gains, therefore users are encouraged to bring hiking poles. Travelling on horseback, you will find structures to facilitate horses such as designated Horse Corral. Take in the many historical campsites, other Points of Interests and information kiosks that are marked along the way.

Views along the unspoiled beauty of the Cascade Mountains, from Mount Davis to the Tulameen plateau are offered along this trek.

There are no services so pack-out what you pack-in, respect the trail�s status and obey all signage.

For more information visit www.hopemountain.org

Driving Directions: Heading north from Hope, take the Kawkawa Lake Exit #183 and take the left hand turn onto a one-lane bridge which marks the beginning of the Peers Creek Forest Service Road. Once past the bridge, turn right following the logging road for approximately 1.0 km where you will find parking at the Peers Creek/HBC Trail Recreation Site and the H.B.C. Brigade Trail trailhead. However depending on your preference of access and distance wishing to travel along this trail, four trailhead points exist. When accessing from the Coquihalla side; a trailhead exists at the Peers Creek/HBC Heritage Recreation Site, another at the Sowaqua Creek Trailhead accessed via the Sowaqua Creek Forest Service Road and the third via the Tulameen Forest Service Road. The forth is accessed from the Whatcom Trail Junction when coming from Princeton where a 4WL drive is required. Before heading out visit the Chilliwack District website for Forest Service Road access and limitations at www.for.gov.bc.ca/dck/