Climb the main trail to Paradise Ridge, then continue approximately 2.3 km farther along the higher route toward Mount Monroe, also spelled Munroe in some listings. The tourism source gives about 1,519 m total ascent to this summit, compared with about 1,258 m to the ridge. Return over Paradise Ridge and down the same steep forest approach; allow additional time for the 2026 blowdown report and the longer upper section.
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From Highway 16 east of McBride, turn onto Mountainview Road and continue approximately 12.6 km to the roadside pullout and trail access. Confirm the signed start locally and park fully clear of the road; this approach is different from driving up McBride Peak Forest Service Road.
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Map position: 53.38061, -120.25343 · destination reference point. Embedded trip-map feature 'Trailhead': point [-120.253429, 53.380615]. 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.
Climb the main trail to Paradise Ridge, then continue approximately 2.3 km farther along the higher route toward Mount Monroe, also spelled Munroe in some listings. The tourism source gives about 1,519 m total ascent to this summit, compared with about 1,258 m to the ridge. Return over Paradise Ridge and down the same steep forest approach; allow additional time for the 2026 blowdown report and the longer upper section.
Season-specific access has not been established in this guide. Read the dated notices and original land-manager information before choosing a departure date.
An August 17,2026 report from a local contributor says the trail had not been cleared that year and describes at least 30 fallen trees.
Notice or observation: August 17, 2026 · Source checked October 17, 2026 · Caledonia Ramblers (opens original source)A McBride contributor reported that the trail had not been cleared that year and visitors should expect numerous fallen trees.
Notice or observation: August 17, 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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A lower-mountain loop above McBride, using shared trails with viewpoints across town and the Cariboo Mountains.
Easy / 5 km loopRead guide →Old road leads into alpine meadows; Little Bell and Big Bell are separate objectives beyond the campsite.
Moderate / 8-12 kms from campsite depending on destinationRead guide →
Photo: Jim Swanson · CC BY 2.0Hikes · McBride & Robson ValleyAlpine walks include McBride Peak and longer ridges toward Teare Mountain. High road access changes hike length.
Moderate / 4 km round trip / 450 m gainRead guide →A multiuse trail network on the lower slopes of McBride Peak, with easy viewpoints and steeper hiking and mountain-bike routes.
ModerateRead guide →An alpine approach above McBride that passes a snowmobile cabin before continuing to a broad summit with Robson Valley views.
Moderate / 2.7 km · route segmentRead guide →A short McBride outing to an abandoned Fraser River channel, with wetland birdwatching and a gazebo at the lake.
Easy / 2.6 km round tripRead guide →