Cross Ptarmigan Creek only when the actual conditions permit, then follow the rough approach through gravel flats and the steep ascent on the east side of Erg Mountain. The meadow area around 1,670 m is the turnaround for the shorter outing. The club lists roughly 18 km for this option, while the 2,296 m summit requires a longer extension. Return over the same creek crossing; no alternative bridge was established.
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From Highway 16 east of Prince George, turn onto Ptarmigan Creek Forest Road and follow it about 5 km to the fork. Keep right and continue approximately 200 m to Ptarmigan Creek. Published distances from Prince George differ between guides, so use the named road and current park access information. The creek crossing near the start is a major unresolved access hazard, not a routine bridge crossing.
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Map position: 53.57392, -120.86077 · destination reference point. Embedded trip-map feature 'Trailhead': point [-120.860767, 53.573919]. Named access waypoint extracted from the original public trip map. Current road/parking conditions and legal access still require checking. This point is not a confirmed starting point for the selected route option.
Cross Ptarmigan Creek only when the actual conditions permit, then follow the rough approach through gravel flats and the steep ascent on the east side of Erg Mountain. The meadow area around 1,670 m is the turnaround for the shorter outing. The club lists roughly 18 km for this option, while the 2,296 m summit requires a longer extension. Return over the same creek crossing; no alternative bridge was established.
Season-specific access has not been established in this guide. Read the dated notices and original land-manager information before choosing a departure date.
Clearing and brush work reached the meadows. The report notes two reroutes identified by flagging and saw cuts. The hazardous Ptarmigan Creek crossing still requires separate assessment.
Notice or observation: August 22, 2026 · Source checked October 17, 2026 · Caledonia Ramblers (opens original source)The club reported clearing and brush work to the meadows, with two flagged reroutes. This does not resolve the hazardous Ptarmigan Creek crossing or establish summit-route conditions.
Notice or observation: August 22, 2026 · Source checked October 17, 2026 · Caledonia Ramblers (opens original source)These are dated research notes. Open the trip planner for current available weather and advisory feeds; no alert found does not establish that a trail or road is open.
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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