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Know before you go
Advisories
Safety information
- This area is excellent black and grizzly bear habitat. Users of the area must be knowledgeable about wilderness travel and take the necessary precautions.
- There are avalanche hazards and blowdown hazards, please exercise caution while in the park.
- It is necessary to cross Ptarmigan Creek (no bridge) in order to reach the trail. The trail is very steep. Hikers should be in good physical condition.
- Bring your own drinking water, as potable water is not available in the park.
Review the detailed guides under visit responsibly for more information on staying safe and preserving our natural spaces.
Visit responsibly
Follow these guides to ensure your activities are safe, respectful, and ecologically friendly:
Maps and location
Getting there
The entrance to the park is about 5 km west of Crescent Spur, about 165 km east of Prince George along the Yellowhead (Highway 16) corridor approximately 500 m west of Catfish Creek. Erg Mountain Park is close to the Ptarmigan Creek Protected Area, and the two parks share the same access road and trailhead. The trailhead is 8 km in from Highway 16. The closest communities are Prince George and McBride.
Camping
Wilderness camping
Wilderness camping is allowed, but the terrain is very rugged and no facilities are provided.
When visiting the backcountry, always follow Leave No Trace outdoor ethics. To learn more about staying safe in the backcountry, read our backcountry guide.
Things to do
There are fishing opportunities in this park.
Anyone fishing in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence. To learn more, see the fishing and hunting guide.
About this park
Caribou, grizzly bear, and mountain goat are found in the park.
Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples
BC Parks honours Indigenous Peoples’ connection to the land and respects the importance of their diverse teachings, traditions, and practices within these territories. This park webpage may not adequately represent the full history of this park and the connection of Indigenous Peoples to this land. We are working in partnership with Indigenous Peoples to update our websites so that they better reflect the history and cultures of these special places.
Contact
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