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Viewpoints · Pine Pass, Chetwynd & Peace · Hudson's Hope

Bullhead Mountain

A short, steep climb near Hudson’s Hope follows the powerline corridor toward a BC Hydro facility and views of Williston Lake. Its compact distance still involves substantial climbing.

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Distance
3.83 kmRound trip
Elevation gain
420 mPublished route measurement
Walking time
3 hours
Difficulty
Not rated

Map & elevation

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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

From Chetwynd follow Highway 29 to Hudson’s Hope. Turn onto Canyon Drive toward W.A.C. Bennett Dam and continue 14.7 km, then turn right onto Twelve Mile Road. After approximately 500 m, look for the Bullhead Mountain sign on the right; a parking pullout is described just beyond it. These details come from a July 2016 review, so confirm current signage and keep utility access clear.

Map position: 56.04639, -122.13139 · named mountain destination. BC Gazetteer: Bullhead Mountain | Mountain | 56 02 46 N | 122 07 53 W | WGS84 | mapsheet 94B/1 Official named-feature location, not parking or a verified route start. This point supports regional orientation and area forecasts; road directions and distance-to-trailhead must use a separately verified access point.

On the trail

  1. Follow the steep powerline-side route toward the upper utility facility, respecting current gates and operating areas.

Full route notes

Follow the steep route roughly along the powerlines toward the upper utility facility. The club gives approximately 3.83 km return and 420 m of climbing, allowing about three hours. The upper views take in Williston Lake and the surrounding mountains, but the facility itself is operational infrastructure rather than a visitor attraction. Stay on the walking route and obey any current barriers or utility signs. Berries along the approach attract wildlife; maintain awareness through the brush. Return down the same steep line instead of following an unverified powerline spur.

The way back

Descend the same steep approach. The dated guide gives 3.83 km return, 420 m gain and about three hours; it describes a route requiring navigation skills.

Conditions & seasons

Season-specific access has not been established in this guide. Read the dated notices and original land-manager information before choosing a departure date.

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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.

Photos of Bullhead Mountain

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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://chetoutdoors.wordpress.com/bullhead-mountain/ (opens original source)
  2. https://catalogue.data.gov.bc.ca/dataset/bc-geographical-names (opens original source)
  3. https://catalogue.data.gov.bc.ca/dataset/d92224ee-03ef-4904-be53-b677d8e01ac4/resource/69738aa8-2cc0-4975-aec6-4dc2e30990bf/download/bc-gazetteer-2026-08-12.csv (opens original source)
  4. https://www.ihikebc.com/trips/2016/trip108BullheadMountainTrailHike.htm (opens original source)
Details still being researched
  • No site-specific dog rule verified in reviewed sources.
  • No on-route/designated camping permission verified.

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