Recreational Opportunities in the Stewart Area
The BC Government and the US Forest Service offer a variety of recreational opportunities within easy driving distance of Stewart, British Columbia and Hyder, Alaska.
Map of Sites & Trails in the Stewart Area
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Salmon Glacier Self Guided Auto Tour
The Salmon Glacier Tour is a 37 km (23 mile) road tour that straddles
the BC-Alaska border. It begins in Stewart and ends at the
viewpoint overlooking the Salmon Glacier. The tour has 14 stops
that describe a number of natural and historical features in the area.
Brochures for the tour are available at various businesses and
Information Centres in Stewart and Hyder.
Fish Creek Wildlife Observation Site (Alaska)
Access: Drive North of Hyder for 4 miles (6.4 km) along the Salmon
River Road. Parking for the observation site is located just past the Fish Creek
bridge.
Site description: The location provides excellent opportunities to view
black and grizzly bears during the months of July and August as they feed on
salmon. The site is day use only, no camping is permitted. Ranger programs are
given in the evenings during July and August.
US Forest Service Fish Creek Page
Titan Trail (Alaska)
Access: Drive north of Hyder for 4.25 miles (6.8 km) along the Salmon
River Road to where the trailhead is located on the right hand side.
Trail description: A moderate to difficult 4.8 mile (7.7 km) climb that
follows an old mule trail which accesses the historic Titan Mine site. The
trail, built in 1922, also provided access to several other mineral claims in
the area.
US Forest Service Titan Trail Page
Sluice Box/Barney's Gulch Trail
Access: When leaving Stewart on Highway 37A cross the Bear River and
take the first right towards the Stewart landfill site. Park before the bridge
leading to the landfill and follow the signs to the trailhead.
Trail description:
A short moderate hike that follows the original
railway bed leading out of Stewart and then turns right, climbing up along the
historic sluice box trail to a viewpoint overlooking the town of Stewart and
the Portland Canal.
United Empire Loyalist Trail
Access: The trailhead begins off of Highway 37A, across from the B.C.
Ministry of Highways service yard, in the town of Stewart.
Trail description:
A steep trail that follows along the Bear
River then climbs to a viewpoint overlooking the Bear River Valley and Stewart
(1km). Beyond the viewpoint an un-maintained, rough and difficult route
continues climbing to the site of the old United Empire Loyalist mine at 4.3 km
and then onto the Bear River ridge and alpine at 7.3 km.
Caution: The trail beyond the viewpoint is recommended for
experienced hikers only and should not be attempted until at least late
June. Check locally regarding trail and high elevation snow
conditions.
Clements Lake Recreation Site
Access: Drive north from Stewart along Highway 37A for approximately
13 km. After crossing the Bitter Creek bridge take the first right. Turn left at
the first junction and follow the road, keeping to the right for another 1 km.
Site Description: Clements Lake offers good opportunities for picnicking
(five tables), canoeing, camping and a sandy beach for swimming. Motor
restrictions apply on the lake. The site is maintained May to October.
Ore Mountain Trail
Access: Drive North from Stewart along Highway 37A for approximately
13 km. After crossing the Bitter Creek bridge take the first right. Turn left at
the first junction and follow the road, keeping to the right for another 1 km.
From the Clements Lake Recreation Site follow the old road for 300 meters to the
trailhead. Note: The road is un-passable by vehicles 200 meters past the
recreation site.
Trail description: A moderate to difficult 3.5 km trail that leads to a
viewpoint overlooking the Bear River Valley. A rough, marked route continues
past tree line for another 1 km to a small alpine lake.
American Creek Trail
Access: Drive North from Stewart along Highway 37A for approximately
22 km. After crossing the Bear River bridge take the second left onto a steep
gravel road. Follow the road, keeping to the right for 300 meters until you
reach the trailhead.
Trail description: A short, 3.5 km historic mining trail that follows along
American Creek. The maintained trail terminates at a viewpoint overlooking Champion Creek
and the American Creek valley.
