Black Point Trail
Getting There
Go west on Highway 16 and travel 3.9 km from Fraser Lake, then turn left (south) onto Francois Lake Road.
Follow Francois Lake Road (seal-coated) for 7.1 km then turn left (south) onto Nithi Road.
Travel down Nithi Road for 1.9 km then turn right (west) onto Dahlgren Road.
Travel on Dahlgren Road past the east end of Francois Lake and across the Nithi River Bridge. At approximately 4.3 km from the Dahlgren Road turn off there is a small forest service campsite and at 7.4 km the Black Point Trail parking lot.
Black Point Trail parking lot is off the side of the road and will accommodate 4-5 cars.
The total distance from the Fraser Lake Tourist Info Centre to the Black Point Trail Parking Lot is 20.3 km and a 20 minute drive.
The Trail
The Trail is an easy walking trail suitable for running shoes. It is moss covered and descends down to Francois Lake.
The trail passes through a mature Pine and Spruce forest with patches of Poplar and Douglas Fir trees. The Pine and Spruce are over 140 years old. The area is representative of the Sub-Boreal Spruce dry cool biogeoclimatic sub zone. It is a site rich with Devil’s Club, Thimbleberry, Peavine and Black Twinberry (Bearberry).
The trail is 1 km down to the lake. At the lake there is an old trapper’s cabin.
Walk along the lake for another 0.5 km to Black Point Rock outcropping at the edge of the lake. From here see the beautiful view of the lake, hills and beach.
The pebble beach spans a 0.5 km length. It is a great place to get away to swim or cast for fish
At Black Point up the hill is an open fir stand that has been there of over 250 years old.
The Trail is approximately 1.5 km long (one way). It takes about 1 hour to hike.
Plan on additional time to enjoy the secluded beach and surroundings.
Cabin Creek Falls
Getting There
Travel east on Highway 16 and travel 5.7 km from Fraser Lake, turn right (south) onto the Holycross Forest Road. Watch for the signs marking Holycross Forest Road.
Travel down Holycross Forest Road for 31.5 km. On the left side of the road you should see a sign marking the beginning of the trail.
There is no parking lot so you must park on the north side of the road.
The total distance from the Fraser Lake Tourist Centre to the Cabin Creek Falls Trail sign is 37.2 km and takes about 30 minutes.
The Trail
The trail is marked by orange diamonds and is easy to follow. The trail is rather flat, an easy walk.
The trail travels through Lodge Pole Pine.
The trail starts off going through knee deep grasses. It then follows along the creek. Be careful along the rocks as they can be rather slippery when wet.
The trail ends at the top of the falls. The falls are small but are nice to view. There is no safe way to reach the base of the falls. Watch children carefully.
The trail is approximately 0.5km and takes about 15 minutes.
Cheslatta Falls Trail
Getting There
Turn left (east) on Highway 16 and go for 5.7 km and turn right (south) onto the Holycross Forest Road (there are signs marking Holycross Forest Road).
Follow the Holycross Forest Road until you reach the bridge at 59.5 km. On the South-East side of the bridge, there is a sign marking the trail’s beginning.
The total distance from the Tourist Centre to the Cheslatta Falls Trail is 65.2 km and a 60 minute drive.
There are two choices for parking:
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On the left (north-west) side of the bridge is a small road that leads down to a parking area.
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Park at the Cheslatta Forestry Campground which is located across the road from the trail (To get to the campsite drive 500m south from the bridge turn right and take the lower campsite route. There are outhouses available at the campsite.)
The Trail
The trail is quite steep in the beginning and can be slippery when wet as it follows the river. Follow the hiking diamonds that are along the trail.
The trail ends on a cliff where you view the falls. Be careful as there is no protection along the cliff.
Walk back down the trail a few metres and off to the left is a trail leading down to the base of the falls. There is a camping area, and a fire pit, plus a good fishing area.
There is a loop going back up to the road that goes along the river. About half-way back to the road there is a camping site on the loop. There is also a native hospice that is interesting.
The trail is approximately 1.2 km long (one way). It takes about 2 hours to hike the trail, and view the falls.
Fraser Mountain Trail
Getting there
Go east on Highway 16 and go for 14.6 km from Fraser Lake and turn right (south) off the highway into the Fraser Mountain Trail parking lot.
Note: the access is a small road that is hard to see.
The parking lot can hold 4 to 5 cars.
The total distance to the turn off is 14.6 km and takes about 15 minutes.
The Trail
The trail is rather steep with rocky patches so it is recommended that one wear hiking shoes. The trail starts to the left of the parking lot and is marked by orange diamonds.
The trail passes through Spruce, Balsam and Douglas fir. There are Douglas Fir that have been struck by lightening.
The trail’s first 0.5 km is the old ski hill and fairly steep. The path is ankle deep grasses
At about 1 km there is a view point on the left of the trail that overlooks Fraser Lake and area. After the first viewpoint it levels out for about 0.5 km. the trail then becomes quite steep again as it goes up the mountain to another viewpoint at 3 km.
This viewpoint has a bench, where you can sit to view the east end of Fraser Lake. From left to right you can see Fraser Lake, Nautley River, and the Nechako River.
The trail then levels out going along the opposite side of the mountain. Along the trail there are Huckleberries which ripen the beginning of August. Follow along the trail until you reach a small road leading up to the fire lookout tower.
At the fire lookout tower there is a great view of the area. The lookout tower was built in 1961 but is no longer in use. After viewing the lookout, return the same way that you came following the orange diamonds.
The trail is approximately 4.1 km (one way) and takes about 4 hours.
Mouse Mountain Trail
Getting There
From Fraser Lake, turn right (north) on Carrier Crescent.
Turn right past the Arena on Mouse Mountain Drive.
At the next intersection turn left on Murray Street.
Follow the road past the 4 way stop and past Mouse Mountain School onto a dirt road.
Following the dirt road there is a parking spot at the base of the hill.
The total distance from the tourist centre to the Mouse Mountain Trail sign is 1 km.
The Trail
The trail is marked by green diamonds and is easy to follow.
The trail passes through a 250 year old Douglas Fir stand.
The trail is quite steep as it zigzags up the hill. There are rest areas which have unique views of the town and Fraser Lake.
At the top of the hill there is a beautiful picnic area with a view of Fraser Lake.
When proceeding down the hill be careful of loose rocks.
About half way down the back of the mountain is a tree marking the beginning of the White Swan Trail with an orange circle. Proceed to the right to continue on Mouse Mountain Trail.
The trail zigzags to the bottom of the hill and then along the base of Mouse Mountain back to the parking lot.
The Trail is approximately 2.8 km and takes about 1 hour.
