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Accessibility information

Some facilities and hiking trails in the protected area are wheelchair-accessible.

Picnic areas

This protected area has a day-use and picnic area.

Pit or flush toilets

Universal access pit toilets are available. There are no flush toilets.

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Hiking

For your own safety and the preservation of the protected area, obey posted signs and keep to designated trails. Shortcutting trails destroys plant life and soil structure.

Trail Information

  • The Universal Access Trail is approximately 450 metres long (one way). The boardwalk will enable visitors in wheelchairs, those with other mobility or mental health challenges, and everyone else to experience the only inland temperate rainforest in the world that is so far from the ocean.
  • Ancient Forest Boardwalk Trail is 2.3 km long and provides users with a close look at the unique inland temperate rainforest of British Columbia.
  • Driscoll Ridge Trail is a strenuous trail 15.5 km long loop which brings you to the ridge line on the south side of the park. This trail should only be attempted by experienced, well prepared hikers, in good physical condition.
Pets on leash

Pets must be on leash on the Ancient Forest boardwalk trails. Please take additional care when meeting other people or pets to avoid any conflicts or issues. Backcountry areas are not suitable for dogs or other pets due to wildlife issues and the potential for problems with bears. If your pets are accompanying you, they must be on a leash at all times, and you are responsible for their behaviour and must dispose of their excrement.

Hunting

This protected area is partially open to hunting. Highway set back closures are in effect as well as 400 metres from a park road. Please refer to the Hunting and Trapping Regulations Synopsis for more information.

Winter recreation

Snowshoeing on the Ancient Forest Boardwalk Trail is a great way to see this site in the winter. Limited winter parking is available.