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 lakeside visit.
Sources reviewed . This is a research date, not a trail inspection.
The locations GPX contains sourced points with their recorded roles. It contains no trail track or connecting route.
The published measurements describe the wider trail network. Your walk’s length and climbing depend on the trails you choose. The notes below describe the available walking options.
Trail network map
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
Approach via Ness Lake Road and turn onto Lakeside Drive for the regional park, approximately 30 km from Prince George. This is Ness Lake Regional Park, separate from the nearby Eskers Park entrance farther along the road system. The published day-use season is May 1–November 1, with hours of 6 am–11 pm.
Source approximate distance from Prince George; starting point and road-versus-direct method are not established.
30 km from town in the source description. Source approximate distance from Prince George; starting point and road-versus-direct method are not established.
Map position: 54.02017, -123.11213 · park location pin linked by regional district. Official RDFFG Map link resolves to place pin !3d54.0201686!4d-123.1121319; the map viewport coordinates were not used. Published park pin; exact trailhead parking position is not independently verified.
Walking options
Use the park’s 1.2 km of trails to link the wooded areas with the lake and beach. The source gives a network length rather than a defined return hike, so choose your circuit from the park layout and return to the same access. Picnic tables, changing rooms and toilets are listed. Canoeing and swimming are possible from the beach; winter ice fishing is also mentioned, but this is not an assessment of ice strength or confirmation of winter vehicle access.
Conditions & seasons
Regional site hours generally May 1–November 1; consult individual official page before visit.
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.
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 Ness Lake Regional Park
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Original photo galleries
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- Ness Lake Regional Park — park photographs (opens original source) · Regional District of Fraser-Fort George
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Sources, dates & research notes
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- https://www.rdffg.ca/in-your-community/parks/ness-lake-regional-park (opens original source)
- https://maps.app.goo.gl/FByimwrE2Rn72x6i6 (opens original source)
Details still being researched
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- camping
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