Ozalenka Cabin

Round trip: 14 km
Elevation gain: 550 m
Walking time: 8 hours
Difficulty: Hard

return to cabin; 7 km one way

https://hikingprincegeorge.com/hikes/ozalenka-cabin

Access and trail reports

Dore River road access: closed bridge; reopening not verified

The provincial page updated October 8, 2026 still lists the Dore River Branch 1 bridge at kilometre 2.1 as closed with a zero-tonne load rating. The same page announced replacement work for the week of August 17 and expected two to three weeks of construction, but does not confirm reopening. These overlapping notices leave the current outcome unresolved. Confirm reopening with the road authority before relying on access beyond this bridge.

Reported 2024-08-06 · checked 2026-10-17 · Province of British Columbia

Reports describe the cited dates. An expected reopening date does not establish reopened access.

Creek-following trail reaches cabin; lake and waterfall extensions are additional outings.

1. Getting there and parking

Access alert: the Dore River bridge at road kilometre 2.1 is listed as closed, and a reopening has not been verified. Confirm the road authority’s current status before using the approach below. Turn off Highway 16 at Lamming Pit Road about 201 km east of Prince George, then join Dore River Road after 2 km and turn right. At the slight fork around 6.3 km keep right; about 7.7 km farther on keep right at the next junction, then drive about 3.6 km to the trail parking on the right. Use the available protective vehicle fencing where provided because porcupines can damage vehicle components.

2. Walking the route

Follow Ozalenka Creek up the valley, using the established crossings, to the cabin approximately 7 km from the hiking start. The club notes small collapsed sections beside the stream near the lower approach; assess the current tread rather than assuming the whole trail is uniformly maintained. The cabin is the usual main-route destination. Separate paths continue south toward Ozalenka Lake or west toward a waterfall, adding both distance and navigation beyond the 14 km cabin return. Plan those as distinct day excursions from the cabin area and return to the established valley trail for the descent.

3. Route map

Opening the map…

Mapped named trail

© OpenStreetMap contributors. Route geometry is available under the Open Database License (ODbL) 1.0. · Line source · Open Database License (ODbL) 1.0 · Source-line database: https://hikingprincegeorge.com/data/osm-route-lines.geojson

Partial elevation profile

This chart covers only part of the route. It does not establish the full hike or a return journey.

6.68 km along source section 1 of 1, in its mapped direction.

Approximate 90 m terrain model along this mapped section. Separate sections are not joined. This chart does not measure total trail ascent or establish current access; use the guide’s published outing measurements.

Copernicus GLO-90 terrain elevations via Open-Meteo (CC BY4.0); linework: Open Database License (ODbL) 1.0

Copernicus DEM 2021 GLO-90 via Open-Meteo. Linework source: https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/1491565213. Sampled and rounded for display.

Source: https://open-meteo.com/en/licence

Licence: CC BY4.0 elevation data; Open Database License (ODbL) 1.0 linework · https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Profile source checked: 2026-10-18

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
Ozalenka Cabin source-published trailhead / parking area	53.257360 -120.409561	PROJECT_NAME=Ozalenka trailhead and Parking Area; FOREST_FILE_ID=REC1473; official source point [-120.40956120027549, 53.25736043410624] https://www.caledoniaramblers.ca/trails/ozalenka-cabin

5. Camping, facilities and seasons

Camping and tenting

The Ozalenka campground is first come, first served. The cabin is a separate reserved accommodation managed by the Ozalenka Alpine Club. BC Parks also permits wilderness camping without facilities elsewhere inside West Twin Park. The unresolved Dore River bridge closure still affects access to this overnight trip.

Season and access

Dore River Road is not maintained for winter vehicle access. Backcountry skiing/snowshoeing is possible; snowmobiles must remain outside the park at the Ozalenka trailhead.

Dogs

Keep dogs leashed and out of park buildings.

Practical details checked 2026-10-17.

Measurement notes

7 km to cabin (14 km round trip)

550 m

Source comparison: Published itinerary; 14 km; 550 m ascent; return to cabin scope. This describes the main outing, or an unresolved source estimate, rather than a separate route.

Source comparison: Ozalenka Valley; 7 km; 500 m ascent; one way to cabin and campground scope. This is another description of the main outing, a duplicate endpoint, an unscoped source claim, or a related facility.

The club lists 8 hours alongside the 14 km return itinerary but does not explicitly label the time as one-way or return. Allow an overnight plan or verify the time basis with the operator rather than interpreting this as a guaranteed day-hike duration.

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