June 2nd: Expect wet, muddy and potentially snowy trails throughout the valley from the recent rain. Higher elevations received heavy, wet snow on top of the snowpack - extra caution is advised near flowing water and if venturing higher up.
Trails on the Spray are mainly bare with some snow patches possible at lowest elevations, with higher elevations ranging from mainly snow covered to deep snow, including trails around Burstall and Buller.
People seeking alpine objectives should keep in mind that spring avalanches are a potential hazard. Pay close attention to freezing levels, solar radiation and new precipitation (either as rain or snow) at this time of year as avalanche danger has lots of variables.
Recent and continuing high winds have brought trees down on many trails and these are being removed as reported or observed.
Always come prepared for a variety of conditions, that can change suddenly throughout the day. You may want to consider bringing hiking poles, micro spikes, toques, gloves and multiple layers.
Be aware of closures in the area and check advisories before you go.
Closures:
Notes:
Snow Depths:
Burstall Pass: 107 cm
Mud Lake: 8 cm
| Trail Name | Permitted Activities (Legend) | Length | Status | Keywords |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Buller Pass
Apr 14th: Mainly snow covered, deep in places. |
Hiking
|
7.5 km one-way to the pass; 9 km one way to Guinn's Pass junction, 10.1 km to Ribbon Lake Campground. | Open | |
|
Burstall Pass
May 14th: Mainly or fully snow covered, deep in places. Note: Bikes permitted on first 3.5 km of trail ONLY. |
Biking/Cycling
E-bikes
Hiking
|
7.4 km one-way | Open | |
|
Chester Lake
Closed: Closed May 1 - Jun 29 to allow area to dry and prevent damage to trail. |
Biking/Cycling
E-bikes
Hiking
|
4.6 km one-way | Closed | |
|
High Rockies
May 25th: Ranges from mainly snow free (with some snow and ice patches possible) north of Sparrowhawk and south of Black Prince to mainly snow covered in some areas, including Elk Pass and Chester area. Trees have been removed north of Buller and south of Black Prince and tree removal will continue as trail melts out. Not all parts of the trail have yet been observed by Parks staff this Spring. Note: Hiker-cyclist camping allowed at select day use areas only from Jun 1 - Sep 20. See details. |
Biking/Cycling
E-bikes
Hiking
|
63.0 km Goat Creek to Peninsula Day Use; 80.0 km Goat Creek to Elk Pass | Open | |
|
Karst Spring
May 27th: Mainly bare with some snow patches, and some very soft and muddy sections on Watridge Lake Trail. Downed trees removed. |
Hiking
|
0.8 km one-way | Open | |
|
Peninsula
May 28th: Snow free. Checked for downed trees. |
Hiking
|
0.4 km | Open | |
|
Rummel Lake
May 26th: Mainly snow free to the HRT junction, with deep snow at higher elevations and the lake still ice covered. Warning: Trail is not maintained for summer use. Signage may not be up to date and hazards may exist along the trail.
|
Hiking
|
Open | ||
| Spray Road West |
Biking/Cycling
E-bikes
Hiking
Horseback Riding
|
10.8 km one-way | Open | |
| Watridge Lake |
Biking/Cycling
E-bikes
Hiking
Horseback Riding
|
3.7 km one-way | Open |
