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Mtn. Trail: Up the hill behind the village of
Fort St. James, BC is a wonderful short hike called the Mount
Dickenson Trail. The moderate grade hiking route leads uphill
to a viewpoint on a bluff with spanning views of the valley below.
The route follows an earthy path through a mixed
forest of trees, rich with low lying vegetation hiding deadfall
trees and the moss covered forest floor. When hiking the trail
there are grooves sliced into the trail created by seasonal run-off
water carving a path down the mountain. In some seasons this route
can get muddy.
The trailhead is only a short drive east of the
village up behind the local school on a hill. In the subdivision
on the hill is a paved street that ends and then begins again
as a gravel road. Hike a short 400 to 500 metres on the gravel
road to the trailhead marker located on the right leading up the
mountain.
From the trailhead to the views is about 2 KM.
The hike is short but steep with some sections of the path more
difficult than others. The trail should take no longer than 2-3
hours to complete a round trip adventure. Make note that on our
trip we found the trailhead poorly marked and the sign missing.
Contact information for
the local Fort St. James, BC accommodations, tours, guides,
golf courses and attractions, realtors, etc. are posted
under the links listed to your right. =) |
How to get to
Dickenson Mountain: Once in the community of Fort
St. James, British Columbia, Canada follow Stuart Drive to the
hospital and turn left on Pineridge Street. Drive 400 - 500 metres
past the end of the paved street to the entrance. Most park on
the side of the paved street and walk to the trailhead.
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Dickenson
Fort St. James