Tunnel Mountain Day Hike Intensive

Tunnel Mountain Day Hike

A challenging day hike that explores the peak and ridgelines of Tunnel Mountain, and Brown Peak. 13+km

Tunnel Mountain, in the Tumbler Ridge Geopark, has been described as seeing one of the wonders of the world! This unique phenomenon where a true natural tunnel is formed within the mountain, is a sight worth working for.

This is not an easy hike. The terrain is varied, with the majority being off trail travel. This will include a little bit of bush, high stepping over logs and blow down, rocks, scree slopes and steep terrain. It also includes some easy enjoyable hiking through meadows, along ridgelines and across alpine slopes.

July 19th, 8am-6pm

Tumbler Ridge, BC

Difficulty: Level 4

$60pp

Itinery:

Meeting Time: 8am

We meet at 147 Valleyview Crescent in Tumbler Ridge for a quick gear check before we car pool to the trailhead.

The Details

Getting there:

Getting to Tumbler Ridge from Grande Prairie

All routes have limited cell service in some areas so please download your route before leaving town. 

  1. Through Dawson Creek: Paved highway, 252km, 3 hours. Amenities along the way. 

  2. Through Kelly Lake: 50+km of gravel, 209km, 2.75 hours. The last amenities are in Beaverlodge. 

  3. Through Elmsworth: 50+km of gravel, winding road on the Hiding Creek road, some single lane over bridges. 196km, 2.5 hours. Some active logging over the winter season. No amenities to count on. 

  4. Using the Hour Glass: we don’t recommend this route as there is active logging, windy roads with sharp turns and low points that can be icy or wet. Please note: Google will sometimes offer this as an option, use caution. No amenities.

Tumbler Ridge from Fort Saint John

  1. Through Farmington, onto Highway 52, 170km, 2 hours. Limited amenities. 

Flying into Tumbler Ridge

  1. Fly into Grande Prairie, rent a car at the airport and drive to Tumbler Ridge. 

  2. Fly into Fort Saint John, rent a car at the airport and drive to Tumbler Ridge. 

What’s Included

  • Certified ACMG Apprentice Hiking Guide

  • Trip plan and emergency action plan

  • Gear check and recommendations

  • Car pooling to the trailhead

What’s not included:

  • Gear (rentals available)

  • Transportation to Tumbler Ridge

  • Trail food