Blackwater & southwest
West Lake Provincial Park
A lake-and-forest day trip southwest of Prince George, with a swimming beach, picnic areas and paths through the wetlands north of the parking…
A LOCAL FIELD GUIDE
Hiking around Prince George
Find a walk close to home, a waterfall, or a day in the mountains.
Red Rock
Coburn Trail
The Coburn trails near Red Rock combine forest walking with views from bluffs above the Fraser River. The easier published outing is an…
up to 16 km4 hours
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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Goodsir Nature Park
A privately developed botanical park combines woodland walking, labelled plants and trees, gardens and an indoor naturalist collection. It is…
About 34 min from PG3 km of trails
Near Prince George
Ness Lake Regional Park
A small lake park with a beach and short walking network near Ness Lake Road. It is useful for a gentle woodland walk followed by a picnic or…
1.2 km of trails
Southwest of Prince George
Fort George Canyon
A forest walk descends from the plateau to a dramatic reach of the Fraser River that once challenged sternwheelers. The steepest work comes on…
About 55 min from PG13.1 km round trip404 m gain4-5 hours
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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Eskers Park
Lakes, marshes and long gravel ridges left by glaciers create a varied network northwest of Prince George. A short Pine Marsh outing and a full…
About 1 hr 1 min from PG15 km of trails
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
Near Prince George
Harold Mann Regional Park
Creek, marsh and Eaglet Lake paths for wildlife watching.