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Barb Dahl Trail

A short 2.2 km loop in John Dahl Regional Park, with forest walking and viewpoints toward Morfee Lake. It forms part of a connected park network rather than an isolated mountain trail.

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Distance
2.2 kmLoop
Elevation gain
Not establishedCumulative ascent for this outing has not been established.
Walking time
Not published
Difficulty
Not ratedloop

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Elevation profile

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A reusable trail line has not yet been verified for this outing. Any location pin shows the published location described above; it does not draw the hike or establish a navigable approach.

Getting there & parking

Start in John Dahl Regional Park near Skeena Drive in Mackenzie. The park is near the recreation centre and playground area; use the signed public-path entrances and identify the named loop on the park map. The regional district publishes year-round opening from 6 am to 11 pm. Nearby beach and recreation paths connect with the park but are additional walking.

Map position: 55.34020, -123.08474 · regional park published location pin; exact trail entry unverified. RDFFG map link contains explicit placepin!3d55.3401988!4d-123.0847408; its page identifies both named trails within JohnDahlRegionalPark. Park location shared by its two documented trails; not an exact trailhead or separate route geometry.

On the trail

Follow the signs for the Barb Dahl loop and use its marked return connection to finish the 2.2 km circuit. Viewpoints in the park look toward Morfee Lake, and the linked paths allow an extended walk if you deliberately add the other named loop. Keep those distances separate rather than treating every path as part of this route. In winter the park trails are groomed for cross-country skiing, so follow posted trail-use directions and protect the set ski tracks. The regional sources do not provide a measured cumulative elevation gain for this individual loop.

Conditions & seasons

Open year-round. The park trails are groomed for cross-country skiing in winter; follow current signs for permitted walking or snowshoe use.

Winter route

The park trails are groomed for cross-country skiing in winter. Follow the posted winter-use rules and keep off set ski tracks when those rules require it.

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Camping & overnight plans

On-route camping permission has not been established for this outing. Check the relevant land manager before planning an overnight stay; a mapped lake, cabin or previous tent location does not confirm permission.

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Sources, dates & research notes

Descriptions are written for this guide from the linked evidence. Source review dates, published reports and field observations can differ. Photographs and route lines retain their own attribution and reuse terms.

  1. https://districtofmackenzie.ca/discover-mackenzie/parks-playgrounds-trails/ (opens original source)
  2. https://districtofmackenzie.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/DOM-2025TourismGuide-Final-Web2.pdf (opens original source)
  3. https://www.rdffg.ca/in-your-community/parks/john-dahl-regional-park (opens original source)
Details still being researched
  • Total route elevation gain not verified; no substitution from summit altitude or waterfall height.
  • No site-specific dog rule verified in reviewed sources.
  • No on-route/designated camping permission verified.

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