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Self-Guided Route Information Other Resources AvailableRIVERBOAT ROUTES

Muskwa River (Fort Nelson) - Mile 300 (km 454): River launch with ample parking leading upriver into Northern Rocky Mountains Provincial Park by way of the Muskwa, Tuchodi, or Gatho Rivers or downstream to Nelson Forks and onto the Liard River.

Muskwa River Mile 321 (km 520) Alaska Highway: Unmarked turnoff leading to a river edge launch with ample parking leading upriver into the Northern Rocky Mountains Provincial Park. This is a quicker route to access the park than starting at the Fort Nelson Muskwa River launch.

Nelson Forks Mile 26.4 (km 42.5) Liard Highway: River launch with parking on the west side of the highway after the bridge leading upriver to the Liard River. This launch can be muddy in the summer, check conditions before launching.

Toad River Mile 405 (km 677) Alaska Highway: Short river edge launch with minimal parking.Used to access the Moose Lake.

Skook’s Landing Mile 522 (km 835) Alaska Highway: Large gravel launch on the Liard River used to access the Kechika River and onto the Gataga, Turnagain and Frog Rivers.

HORSE TRAILS

All trails within the Northern Rockies are wilderness trails and should be navigated by experienced riders only.

Tetsa River - several offloading areas leading riders into the Tetsa River Valley, Tetsa Lake, Dunedin River and the Northern Rocky Mountains Provincial Park.

Mile 365 (km 585): Pull-out to the left side of the highway gong north just before reaching the Tetsa Bridge #1. This parking and offloading area is used to access two trails. One leading south into the Tetsa Valley, the other leading north into the Dunedin River.

Mile 360 (km 576): Pull-out to the left side of the highway going north. This parking and offloading area used to access the Tetsa River Valley.

Stone Mountain Provincial Park - trail leads off from Summit Lake Campground, Mile 373 (km 598) leading into the Bathtub Creek area and the north Tetsa River Valley.

McDonald Creek - a large offloading area at Mile 378 (km 605) used to access the McDonald Valley or further on to the Wokkpash.

NORTHERN ROCKIES TRAVEL GUIDE

This textual and photographic tour of Fort Nelson & the Northern Rockies includes several additional items, giving you all the information you need for planning a trip to our region such as:

• Community / Regional Municipality Map• Driving Distance Chart• Things to See and Do• Walking & Hiking Trails• Accommodations• RV & Tenting Guide• Services & Restaurants• Emergency Contact Numbers• Emergency Contact Numbers• Fishing Guide

A listing of fishing spots accessible from the Alaska Highway including a listing of species in each location.

The Travel Guide is available for viewing online or you can request a printed version to be mailed to you.

Our website contains visitor information including places to see, things to do, directions, events and much more.

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L E G E N D

Coloured areas represent the approximate area for good hunting and easier access by way of riverboat, horseback or backpacking of those specific species listed in the legend below. We are not suggesting these are the only areas for these species, just the most prevalent areas for them that are easily accessed.

*Moose hunting is good in almost every region of the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality.

Resident Hunter Services Motorized Route InformationMEAT CUTTING / FREEZERS

Farmer Bob250-774-3628

Fort Nelson Custom Meats250-774-2087

Keith Sommerville250-774-4973

TRAILER REPAIRS

B&S Truck Repair250-774-7760

Charlie’s Truck Repair250-774-6333

Dalex Auto250-774-6804 Jamie’s Trailer RepairRR#1 Mile 300250-774-6016

SMALL ENGINE REPAIRS (Quad, Argo, Saws)

Northern Metallic4804 49th Ave. 250–774-6101

Redline Recreation4420 50th Ave. N. 250-774-6886

AMMUNITION / BEAR SPRAY

CMP Sports 5407 Alaska Highway250-774-2944

Home Hardware4504 50th Ave.250-774-6303

Northern Metallic4804 49th Ave. 250–774-6101

GOVERNMENT AGENTS (Tags, Licenses)

5319 50th Ave. S.250-774-6945

GROCERY

IGA Overwaitea Foods4823 50th Ave. S. 5103 Airport Dr.250-774-2791 250-774-6830

LIQUOR STORES, COLD BEER & WINE STORES

Dan’s Cold Beer & Wine Store 4204 50th Ave. N. 250-774-3929

Government Liquor Store 5107 Airport Drive

Roadhouse Liquor4607 55th St.250-774-2000

Woodland’s Inn Liquor Store3995 50th Ave. S.250-774-6669

Double A PackersHorsepacking, Camp Services250-263-4265

Liard AirFlight Services250-776-3841

RiverJet Adventures Ltd.Riverboating, Camp Services250-642-5358

Scoop Lake OutfittersFlight Services, Backcountry Cabins250-491-1885

Steamboat Mountain OutfittersHorsepacking, Camp Services250-774-1049

Tetsa River RecreationHorsepacking, Camp Services250-774-1005

Villers Air ServiceFlight Services250-774-2072

Wilderness Packing Ltd.Horsepacking, Camp Services250-787-5551

Wokkpash CorridorLocation: Mile 382 (km 619) Alaska Highway A 54 km route with several unbridged creek crossings; one at McDonald Creek; one at Wokkpash Creek; and the other at the Racing River. This is a full sized vehicle route (400m restriction off each side of trail) until just after crossing the Racing River. Then it becomes an ATV trail until it ends. There are several camp areas to choose from along the route. This is a popular place for moose, stone’s sheep and caribou.

West Toad Corridor Location: Mile 425 (km 689) Alaska Highway A 23 km route that is open to full sized vehicle for this entire length but travel to each side of the route is restricted to within 10m. There are two main creek crossings - one near the beginning of Tandize Creek and another across the West Toad. A few kilometres in you’ll pass through an outfitters lodge site (please reclose gate if you find it that way) on your way to Moose Lake. A popular area for moose, stone’s sheep and mountain goat.

Yedhe Creek Corridor Location: Mile 424 (km 658) Alaska Highway A 36 km route that is mostly ATV only. The trail starts out by crossing the Toad River over the Davis Keyes Bridge behind the gravel pit. Take a quick right off the bridge and continue until a junction. The right side trail leads through the McDonald First Nations Reserve and onto Moose Lake. The left branch leads along Yedhe Creek then into the mountains. A good area for moose.

Nonda River Corridor Location: Mile 409 (km 658) Alaska Highway A 36 km route allowing full sized vehicles with travel restricted to 400m of either side of

Note: Motorized access to a special management area called the Muskwa-Kechika, which falls within the boundaries of the Northern Rockies, is restricted to specific designated routes called “access Management Area (AMA routes). These are specifically designated routes for 4x4’s, ATV’s and snowmobiles that are also suitable for horseback riding. Each AMA route has different restrictions on it as some will allow full sized vehicles while others only allow vehicles under 500 kgs (ATV or snowmobile). Travel on these routes is also restricted to either within 10m or 400m (dependant on the trail) on each side of the route, for conservation purposes.

the trail. In less than a kilometre, take the left fork to drive up to the top of the Nonda Corridor. A good area for elk, stone’s sheep and moose.

Liard River Corridor Location: Mile 478 (km 774) Alaska Highway A 56 km route allowing full sized vehicles for the first part. About 2 kms along the trail you will find a fork in the road. Right leads to a camp area on the edge of the Liard River, the left fork leads to an outfitters lodge (please travel around the gate to the left) where the trail becomes an ATV route. The trail continues on, pulling away from the Liard, crossing Deer River, passes Nordquist Lake and ends at an old airstrip in another 6 kms. Good area for both moose and caribou.

Areas Outside of the Muskwa-Kechika Liard Highway: Location: Mile 301 (km 484) Alaska Highway - this highway leads north to the northwest territories, there are many access points off this road due to forestry and oil & gas activity in the area. The entire length of the highway is an excellent access point for moose hunting.

Sierra Yoyo Desan Road: Location: Mile 282 (km 453) Alaska Highway - take the Airport Connector road from within Fort Nelson town limits (first road to right after crossing over the Muskway River) and continue past the airport. This leads east into an area of the high oil & gas activity that is also a good area for moose.

Smith River Road: Location: Mile 500 (km 810) Alaska Highway - this is an old

forestry road leading back to an abandoned military base. At the end of the road are West and Crooked Lakes with

camping spots. Good areas for moose and bear.

Non-Guided Packing Services

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Trappers Den2812 Alaska Highway250-774-3400

True Value Hardware4909 50th Ave. S.250-774-3206

Wapiti Sporting Goods4916 50th Ave. N. 250-774-8591