Dawson Trail
Dawson Creek, British Columbia, Canada
(hiking trail, creek, park, community walking route, biking, picnics)

Dawson Trail is a year-round community walking path connecting various parks and areas of the community together. The pathway is a 4.5 kilometre route used by walkers, joggers, bikers, roller bladders and, even, golf carts in the summer and cross country skiers and snowshoers in the winter months.

The paved pathway follows the banks of Dawson Creek and is consistently surrounded by green space. Starting from the main trailhead entrance at the corner of 8th Street and 110 Avenue the trail first connects to Kin Park, then links to Peace Park, Barbaree Park, Chamberlain Park and finishes with Rotary Park.

The trail is a good opportunity to view the various park like settings located in the community of Dawson Creek, British Columbia. And the opportunity exists to enjoy the parks at your own pace as the easy grade trail is very well maintained. The pace is, even, more enjoyed packing a lunch as there are picnic tables and sitting benches on the Dawson Trail. Some viewing benches sit in the parks, others along the trail. Some picnic tables rest under trees while others front flower gardens.

How to get to Dawson Trail: Located in the community of Dawson Creek. The trail is accessed from many of the parks in the community. At the corner of 8th Street and 110 Avenue is the main trailhead entrance on the east side of the community. Identified by a big awning with Dawson Trail on it. From the west side of the community the trail is best accessed from 20th Street or from the local golf and country club.