A LOCAL FIELD GUIDE
Hiking around Prince George
Find a walk close to home, a waterfall, or a day in the mountains.
START WITH A LOCAL FAVOURITE
A good day out, at your pace.
A researched shortlist from local trail guides and tourism recommendations. These are suggestions, not a visitor-count ranking. Check the full guide for the season and current access.
Why this pick?
Sources checked 2026-10-19.
Source 1 · caledoniaramblers.caSource 2 · bcparks.caSource 3 · pgbrs.orgWhy this pick?
Sources checked 2026-10-19.
Source 1 · caledoniaramblers.caSource 2 · bcparks.caSource 3 · pgbrs.org
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DSC04742 · Andrew Kurjata · CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 · Photographed May 26, 2013 · Provider display size downloaded; no local edits. Display may crop the view. Adaptations retain the image licence. · Noncommercial onlyPrince George
Forests for the World
A forest network on Cranbrook Hill with Shane Lake, picnic shelters and connections toward UNBC and the Greenway. Choose a short lakeside outing…
About 16 min from PG15.2 km of trails
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Tree Sculpture - Cottonwood Island Park - Prince George - BC · Adam Jones · CC BY 2.0 · Photographed May 24, 2022 · Source display image downloaded without local content edits. Display may crop; adaptations retain the stated image licence.Prince George
Cottonwood Island Nature Park Trail
Riverbank paths, bridges and tree-bark carvings make Cottonwood Island a varied low-level walk near the Nechako–Fraser confluence. There are…
About 4 min from PG2.2 km reported
Prince George
Ferguson Lake Nature Reserve
A mostly gentle circuit around a small lake at Prince George’s northern edge, with boardwalks, a fishing dock and remnants of early homesteads.…
About 27 min from PG2.4 km loop40 m gain0.5–1 hourfor the shoreline circuit
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DSC03258 · Andrew Kurjata · CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 · Photographed Nov 8, 2012 · Downloaded Flickr-provided display size; no local image edits. Display may crop the view. Adaptations retain the image licence. · Noncommercial onlyPrince George
Moore’s Meadow Park Trail
Wooded paths descend into a glacial kettle and open meadow within the city. Several entrances and connecting trails make it easy to vary the…
9.5 km of trails
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DSC04589 · Andrew Kurjata · CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 · Photographed May 11, 2013 · Provider display size downloaded; no local edits. Display may crop the view. Adaptations retain the image licence. · Noncommercial onlyPrince George
LC Gunn Park
An elevated walk above the Fraser River links LC Gunn Park with the cutbank corridor toward the Simon Fraser Bridge. Viewpoints reward a short…
About 5 min from PG7 km round trip85 m gain2–3 hoursfor the full return outing
Prince George
Otway Trails — Caledonia Nordic
Forest trails within Prince George for summer walks and winter snowshoeing, with a separate ski network and a recently opened paved recreation…
About 15 min from PG
Prince George
Casino and Cemetery Trail
A paved neighbourhood connection near the cemetery, linking several parts of south-central Prince George. Its appeal is an easy urban walk with…
3.6 km reported
Prince George
Centennial Connector Trail
A long urban circuit links the river parks, Moore’s Meadow and the university hillside around the Prince George Bowl. It combines paths and…
30 km of trails
Prince George
College Heights Trail System
A network of paved and dirt paths connects neighbourhood parks, playgrounds and sports facilities in College Heights. The 6.4 km figure…
6.4 km of trails
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Connaught Hill Park
A landscaped hilltop park with broad city views, flower beds and picnic space. Walking approaches include stairs and a trail, while a seasonal…
Prince George
Duchess Park
A neighbourhood park with lit multi-use paths, an accessible playground and a separate fenced dog area. It fits a short stroll or family stop…
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Ginter's Panorama · Andrew Kurjata · CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 · Photographed Oct 7, 2011 · Provider display size downloaded; no local edits. Display may crop the view. Adaptations retain the image licence. · Noncommercial onlyPrince George
Ginter’s Meadow
An open meadow at the foot of Cranbrook Hill offers a short city walk and access to longer climbing paths. It is also a designated off-leash…
11.5 km of trails
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Across the river · ₡ґǘșϯγ Ɗᶏ Ⱪᶅṏⱳդ · CC0 1.0 · Photographed Aug 26, 2025 · Source display image downloaded without local content edits. Display may crop; adaptations retain the stated image licence.Prince George
Heritage River Trail System
A mostly level city network links river views, wetlands and major parks along the Fraser and Nechako. Some Nechako-side sections are no longer…
9.2 km of trails
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image_21 · Andrew Kurjata · CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 · Photographed Aug 14, 2013 · Provider display size downloaded; no local edits. Display may crop the view. Adaptations retain the image licence. · Noncommercial onlyPrince George
Hudson’s Bay Wetland Nature Park
A short wetland walk near the Fraser River combines viewing platforms and interpretation with convenient city-park connections. It can be…
1.8 km reported
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Fort George Park.jpg · Arenity · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Photographed May 11, 2017 · Original image downloaded without editing; display may crop the view. Any adapted CC BY-SA version retains that image license.Prince George
Lheidli T’enneh Memorial Park
A major Fraser River park combines paved paths, gathering spaces and family facilities on the site of a former Lheidli village. An active…
Prince George
McMillan Creek Regional Park
A wooded ravine walk leads to Nechako cutbank viewpoints above Prince George. The park offers a shorter direct lookout visit and a longer trail…
2.5 km reportedLess than 3 hours
Prince George
Millar Addition–Fraser River Loop
A mostly level paved city loop combines the Millar Addition neighbourhood with the Fraser River park area. It is suited to a steady urban walk…
4.2 km loop
Prince George
Nechako Riverside Park
A short constructed path descends from Foothills Boulevard to picnic space beside the Nechako River. It offers a clear, compact outing with…
1 km round tripApprox. 20 m gain
Prince George
Rainbow Park
A landscaped city park combines flower beds, wooded glacial depressions and short nature paths. It is a flexible park stroll with picnic space…
Prince George
UNBC Connector Trail System
Paths between the city below and University Way above offer both relatively level walks and a sustained hill workout. Ginter’s Meadow forms a…
11.5 km of trails
Prince George
Wilson Park
A riverside trail system follows the southern bank of the Nechako through a nature park. It offers changing river views on a short walk within…
2.5 km of trails
Prince George
PG 50
An endurance walk combines city parks, river corridors and the full Cranbrook Hill Greenway into a roughly 50 km day. It is a stitched itinerary…
50 km loop12+ hours
Prince George
Backside Trail
A roughly 9 km loop uses several named forest paths behind UNBC, including an informal Backside segment. Frequent junctions make it a navigation…
About 12 min from PG9 km loop2 hours
Region to confirm
Chancellor Park
A University Heights neighbourhood park with new play space and walking connections. The project was built in 2025, with landscaping scheduled…
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