trips - Stein Canyon - B.C. - TheBackpacker.com

Trip Info

Dates: 5/12 - 5/16/03
Trip Organizer: Hodgeman of BC
Location: Stein Valley Wilderness - B.C.

Number of Attendees: (view all)
1 yes
1 maybe

Description

Day 1 - From the trailhead at Lytton, in the desert like Fraser Canyon, the trail heads westward along and above the Stein River's rapid course, through the lower canyon.

Day 2 - We cross a bridge, to the north bank, and the canyon widens out, to a lush, glacialy carved valley.

Day 3 - is a day trip, further west, to the intersection of Cottonwood Creek. The waterfalls and views, here alone, are worth the trip.

Days 4 & 5 are the return trip. This is one of the few places in B.C. where an extended May trip is possible, without snowshoes, and avalanche gear.

May 11 or 12 to meet, at the trailhead, and May 16 to be back at the vehicles (before the Cdn holiday weekend). The trail is easy to moderate. Random camping allows you to do as much distance as you like, each day. The planned days are 10km to 12km each, which allows faster hikers plenty of time, to relax or explore. This area is rich in ecology, wildlife and native history.

Two hours drive, from the US border, or Vancouver Airport.... just show up and hike! There are no fees, permits, quotas or designated campsites. Also, we may very well be nearly the only ones in there. I have done this trip twice, in May, and it's the best time to go, for weather (I've not had more than a drop of rain, in here), crowds (count them on one hand) and wildlife (deer, black bears and more).

There will be a couple of non-TTers, not listed below, joining us

email me at hodgeman@telus.net

BC Parks Stein Info, Maps & Photos

A few of my photos