| Snooka
Creek Trail is
a series of three hiking trails located in between
the community of Bella Coola and the Village of Hagensborg on
the central coast of British Columbia, Canada. The three trails
provide different levels of hiking difficulty and variations in
wilderness scenery.
The shortest of the three trails is the South Loop
Trail. Starting from the main parking lot the South Loop Trail
is a a relatively easy grade 1.7 kilometre route climbing 50 metres
in elevation. The trail explores, mostly, second growth forest
before ending up at Snooka Creek. A good place for a picnic before
heading back down the loop route to the parking lot.
The East Loop Trail is a easy grade hiking and
mountain biking circle route covering 5.5 kilometres with only
a 50 metre elevation gain. The trail starts from the south loop
and continues through some private land and then explores through
some second growth trees. Be respectful and stay on the path while
traveling through the private land.
The West Trail is the hardest of the three routes
with an elevation gain of 500 metres covering over 3.8 kilometres
one way. The trail leads to a lookout with views of Bentinck Arm
and the community of Bella Coola. From the viewpoint one can also
point out Thorsen Creek and the location of some First Nation
pictographs. Horses use some portions of this trail.
The Snooka Creek Trail system connects to another
wilderness route which leads deeper into the wilderness regions
of Bella Coola. The trail snakes it way up into the mountains
to some lakes and to Noohalk Mountain. The trail is a rough and
rugged route that is naturally maintained and should take between
5 -7 hours to complete. Once at the summit by the lakes the views
open right up. There are many peaks and ridges to explore from
here. Some backpack in and spend a few nights exploring the area.
From the main parking lot area all three trails
begin. In the parking lot is a sign board with specifics on each
trail and a trail map indicating the routes. Also in the trees
near the South Loop Trail entrance is a pit toilet.
How to
Get to Snooka Creek Trail: From
Bella Coola travel east about 8 kilometres on Highway 20 and take
a left on the Snooka Forest Service Road. Continue
down the road for a short distance to the main parking area.
Contact information for
the local Bella Coola Valley community accommodations, tours,
resorts, guides, activities, campgrounds, attractions, etc.
are posted under the links listed to your right. >>> |
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