Due to the COVID-19 response, BC Parks has fully closed this park including all related services and facilities. There is currently no anticipated opening date.
How long is Stein Valley hike?
Lower Valley (main trail head to Cottonwood Creek): Approximately 30 kilometres in length. The trail is in generally good condition, with only occasional deadfalls. Some sections may be muddy or flooded during spring run-off.
How do you get to Stein Valley?
To reach the Stein Valley trailhead is located on the west side of the Fraser River by Lytton and accessed by crossing the Lytton Ferry. After disembarking from the ferry, follow the road to the right for 4.8 kilometres to the junction with the Stein Valley Road (marked). Turn left and follow it to the parking lot.
How long is the Sunshine Coast trail?
We did about 100k in 6 days, from Sarah Point to Lewis lake. Some challenging 20k+ 1000m+ elevation days! Gorgeous lakes, huts were great, Tinhat was legendary. Great trail but some of the markers for distances felt a bit off.
Where is the Stein River?
British Columbia
The Stein River is a tributary of the Fraser River in the Canadian province of British Columbia. The name is derived from the Nlaka’pamux word Stagyn, meaning “hidden place”, referring to the fact that the size and extent of the Stein River valley is not very noticeable from the river’s confluence with the Fraser.
Is Nootka trail open?
Nootka Island Trail – Friendly Cove is open for drop off/pick up! Distance and Duration: 35km with options 4-6 days. Many people like to plan to spend at least a day at the spectacular Calvin Falls, while others plan some time at the end of the hike to visit Friendly Cove (Yuquot).
Do you need a permit for Sunshine Coast Trail?
The huts are so very generously made and maintained by the Powell River Parks and Wilderness Society (PAWS) and users, and as such do not require any sort of permits or payments. Three of the higher elevation huts are winterized, making the Sunshine Coast Trail accessible year around.
Is Friendly Cove open?
Friendly Cove and Kyuquot will remain closed until further notice.
Do people live on Nootka Island?
The small settlement of Yuquot on Nootka Island, just off the west coast of Vancouver Island, has a population of only five people, according to the most recent census.
Are there bears on the Sunshine Coast Trail?
Black bears: Black bears are common around the upper Sunshine Coast, and it is not uncommon to see them along the Sunshine Coast Trail. However, they don’t want to encounter you at a close range any more than you want to encounter them, so if you make noise as you hike, you are unlikely to see them.
Is Nootka Trail open?
Where is Stein Valley Park?
Stein Valley Park Guide. The Stein Valley is a wilderness area in Southwestern BC, Canada. The entire watershed (1070 square kilometers) has been protected in a provincial park after a prolonged conservation battle in the 70-90’s.
Why is recreation in the Stein Valley Low?
Due to lack of amenities, development and publicity, recreation in the Stein Valley low.
What animals live in Stein Valley National Park?
The Stein Valley is unique in that it is the only park in North America in close proximity to an urban center (>1 million people) with an intact suite of top predators. Grizzly, wolf, cougar, wolverine and lynx are all here.
How to get to the Stein pass?
A jeep could make it a few kms further to the pass via the old silver mining road, but most folks hike up. The old road continues several kilometers into the Stein, but please respect the non-motorized laws, as driving further where other folks are hiking is lame and detracts from their recreation.
