Tumbler Ridge & Monkman / Full trip pack
Monkman Pass Memorial through-route
- Point to point
- 63 km
- Elevation gain
- Not established Cumulative ascent for this outing has not been established.
- Walking time
- Unconfirmed
- Difficulty
- Unconfirmed point-to-point
one way to Hobies cabin on Herrick River
https://hikingprincegeorge.com/hikes/monkman-pass-memorial-through-route
Unmaintained beyond Monkman Lake; park page describes a 63 km route continuing to Hobies cabin on the Herrick River.
1. Getting there and parking
From Tumbler Ridge, travel south on Highway 52 for approximately 13–14 km and turn right onto Kinuseo Falls Road. Continue on the signed park approach, keeping left at the junction after the first Murray River crossing. The gravel road is prone to washboard and potholes; allow slow travel and follow industrial-road signs. For the backcountry trail, park in the day-use area at Kinuseo Falls campground, around road kilometre 50. The signed one-kilometre spur to the falls parking is a different destination. A through-trip also needs separately verified southern access near the Herrick River; the northern trailhead directions do not establish a road pickup at the far end.
- From Tumbler Ridge, travel 12.8 km south on Highway 52 and turn right onto Kinuseo Road.
- Follow the signed park road to the campground; gravel begins after about 3.5 km and washboard is common.
Parking: For the northern approach, park in the day-use area at Kinuseo Falls campground near road kilometre 50. The separate falls-viewpoint road is not the backpacking start.
2. Walking the route
First complete the long northern approach past the Murray River crossing, limestone ridge, Cascades and Monkman Lake. Beyond the lake, the route climbs into subalpine terrain and BC Parks states that trail maintenance ends. The historic continuation crosses the park toward Hobies cabin on the Herrick River, described as about 10 km beyond the southern park boundary. BC Parks uses a roughly 63 km through-route distance, but current exit access and every intervening junction have not been established here. Arrange the full route, permits where applicable and a verified pickup before treating this as a feasible one-way itinerary.
- Start behind the campground and follow the Murray River approach about 7 km to the suspension bridge; Murray River Camp is on a downstream side path.
- Climb and traverse the limestone ridge, then descend toward Trot Camp around kilometre 14–15.
- Continue to the waterfall branches around kilometres 18 and 21 and the Devil’s Creek crossing near kilometre 22.
- Continue on the main trail through Hell’s Half Acre and onward to Monkman Lake around kilometre 25.
The return
The official approximately 63 km crossing ends near Hobies cabin on the Herrick River. The southern exit and pickup still need independent verification; the northern access instructions do not establish them.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Monkman Pass Memorial through-route north trailhead | 54.764739 -121.206276 | Official BC Parks GPS download contains a named Point placemark: Monkman Lake Memorial Trail Trailhead. Northern starting point for the through-route. The southern access is a different location and has not been substituted with this point. https://nrs.objectstore.gov.bc.ca/kuwyyf/monkman_provincial_park_trails_and_camps_bdf6c05724.kmz |
5. Camping, facilities and seasons
Camping and tenting
The steward identifies camps near the Murray River bridge, Trot, Shire Falls, Devil’s Creek and Monkman Lake. These are distinct locations; facilities or distances at one should not be assumed at the others.
Season and access
Mountain weather is changeable even in summer, with cool rain and wind common. BC Parks says the access road is maintained only to kilometre 21 in winter, so the summer road-end start is not a normal winter driving destination. Water must be treated, and overnight parties need a stove and a complete backcountry plan.
Dogs
Leash required; pets excluded from beaches/buildings. BC Parks discourages backcountry pets.
Practical details checked 2026-10-17.
More maps & trail files
Monkman Lake & Cascades — January 2025 guide (PDF)
Corridor guide covering multiple camps, waterfalls and destinations; not one short hiking itinerary.
http://assets.wnms.ca/brochures/monkman-lake-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.
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