Tumbler Ridge & Monkman / Full trip pack
Flatbed Cabin Pools and Dinosaur Tracks
- Round trip
- 3 km
- Elevation gain
- Not established Cumulative ascent for this outing has not been established.
- Walking time
- 1–2 hours
- Difficulty
- Unconfirmed
return
https://hikingprincegeorge.com/hikes/flatbed-cabin-pools-and-dinosaur-tracks
Follow the TR Trail from Flatbed Falls toward creekside rock exposures and dinosaur tracks near Cabin Pool. The creek spur and same-path return are distinct from the other waterfall branches in this trail network.
1. Getting there and parking
Use the signed Flatbed Falls/Cabin Pool trail parking near Highway 29 on the southern side of Tumbler Ridge. The steward’s description places the access about 600 m south of Mackenzie Way, but its alternative approach wording is incomplete; use the current signed parking and local TR Trail map to confirm the start rather than stopping at an arbitrary roadside point.
2. Walking the route
From the Flatbed Falls parking, follow the TR Trail back toward Kevin’s Trail for about 800 m to the Cabin Pool/Dinosaur Trackway branch. Descend on that spur to the creek-side rock exposures. An additional branch reaches the original dinosaur-trackway discovery area, but water levels and the exact authorized access should be checked locally. View fossil surfaces carefully without removing or damaging them. The nearby Flatbed Falls and other TR Trail branches are separate extensions; decide whether to return directly or include them before applying a loop distance. Do not infer that a natural pool is safe for jumping or swimming from its name.
- From Flatbed Falls parking, follow the TR Trail toward Kevin’s Trail for about 800 m.
- Take the signed Cabin Pool/Dinosaur Trackway spur down to the creek-side rock exposures.
The return
Retrace the spur and TR Trail approach for the steward’s approximately 3 km return outing. The same page displays a conflicting 5 km headline; adding other pool or falls branches changes the itinerary.
3. Route map
Published locations only. A complete route line is still needed.
Published locations
Numbered points match the map. Use the role beside each point. A summit or park reference point is not a parking location.
| Place and role | Coordinates | Source and notes |
|---|---|---|
| Flatbed Cabin Pools and Dinosaur Tracks trailhead | 55.114281 -120.983056 | WNMS links to the named Flatbed Falls, Dinosaur Trackway and Overhanging Rock Trailhead. Position uses the place coordinates, not the map viewport centre. https://www.wnms.ca/trail/cabin-pools-and-dinosaur-tracks |
5. Camping, facilities and seasons
Season and access
Creek levels and slippery exposed rock determine how much can be safely seen at the water’s edge. The fossil-viewing area is not guaranteed to be visible during high water or under snow.
Practical details checked 2026-10-17.
More maps & trail files
Flatbed Cabin Pools and Dinosaur Tracks — publisher PDF (PDF)
Published alongside the named trail guide; check the file’s start, endpoint and branches against your selected outing.
http://assets.wnms.ca/brochures/flatbed-pools-dino-footprints-jan-2025.pdf
Wolverine Nordic & Mountain Society · Publisher’s source page · checked 2026-10-17.
These links open files and maps maintained by their publishers. They require an internet connection and are not included in this saved guide.
Your trip notes
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