A LOCAL FIELD GUIDE

Hiking around Prince George

Find a walk close to home, a waterfall, or a day in the mountains.

Places to go

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Tabor Mountain

Tabor Mountain

A large recreation network east of Prince George offers forest loops, ski trails and several shelters. A named loop and its entrance are the…

1-16 km (varies by trails taken)Varies by trails taken
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Tabor Mountain

Birchleg Trail

A forest loop on the north side of Tabor Mountain links named shelters and the Hickory Wing trail. Junction maps allow longer outings, so the…

About 22 min from PG10 km loop4 hours
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Highway 16 East

Willow River Interpretive Trail

A short interpretive outing off Highway 16 east of Prince George. The published entry identifies access and basic trip figures, but its detailed…

2 km reported2 - 3 hours
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East of Prince George

Willow North recreation site

A small riverside tenting stop close to Highway 16, reached by a short forest-road spur beside the Willow River.

Camping destination
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A bridge across a creek beside Purden Lake
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Highway 16 East

Purden Lake

North-shore trail follows lake edge with roots and boardwalks; camping is available in the park subject to operator rules.

12.2 km round trip3-5 hours
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Upper Fraser & east

Amanita Lake recreation site

A small tent-friendly lake campground on the Upper Fraser forest-road network, with a swimming beach and dock.

Camping destination
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East / Sugarbowl-Grizzly Den

Sugarbowl ridge

A steep forest climb reaches Sugarbowl’s open subalpine ridge, with a shorter turnaround than the summit outing. The upper ridge needs careful…

About 1 hr 4 min from PG10 km round trip
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