Blue Lake Trail (Hazelton)

Site Closed.
August 13, 2024 - Trail is closed. Contractor will be using heavy machinery to install culverts and grade the road, please obey all closure signage for your safety. Access road and trail are closed.

Rec Site #:REC0599
Type:
Fees:None
Campsites:0
Access:Unknown
Facilities:None
Site Operator:HAZELTON TRAIL SOCIETY

Site Description: This 6 km long trail passes through mature Hemlock forest to start and then sub-alpine and avalanche paths, with views of a deep blue lake below, ending at mountainous basin with a second small lake. The trail gains approx. 400 m in elevation. Expect muddy sections of trail higher up and slippery creek crossing. Rugged hiking boots and poles are recommended. More info and maps found here: https://www.bvbackpackers.ca/

Driving Directions: From Smithers, follow highway 16 west, passing the Suskwa FSR on your right. The turnoff is 2.5 km past the Suskwa turnoff. Stay left at the gravel pit and brown RSTBC sign. A small parking lot is approximately 2 km from the highway. Experienced drivers with high clearance, 4WD can proceed a further 2 km to the upper parking. This section of the road is narrow, rough and requires skills due to sizeable water bars and steep grades. There is nowhere to turn around past the first parking lot. If stuck, you will have to back down or continue trying to make it to the second parking lot.

Fire Bans and Restrictions:Link

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Site Maps:

Blue Lakes Trail map Hesperus.pdf

Blue Lake Trail (Hazelton)

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