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Ozalenka Cabin — Ozalenka waterfall
Selected outing: Ozalenka waterfall
https://hikingprincegeorge.com/hikes/ozalenka-cabin?route=ozalenka-waterfall-noszmo
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.
Reach the cabin on the Ozalenka valley route, then use the separate westward path toward the waterfall. The reviewed club guide establishes the direction from the cabin but not a full turn-by-turn line, measured extension or current viewpoint condition. Return to the cabin area and main valley trail; do not infer a connection to the lake branch. Check the unresolved Dore River road access before departure.
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. At the campsite
Reach the cabin on the Ozalenka valley route, then use the separate westward path toward the waterfall. The reviewed club guide establishes the direction from the cabin but not a full turn-by-turn line, measured extension or current viewpoint condition. Return to the cabin area and main valley trail; do not infer a connection to the lake branch. Check the unresolved Dore River road access before departure.
Location map
A source line has not been associated with this route option. Any location pin is destination context only.
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.
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