Erg Mountain Park

Highlights in this park

This 1,011 hectare park protects interior cedar hemlock forests on a valley slope above the Upper Fraser Trench, leading to alpine and subalpine area at the top of Erg Mountain. Erg Mountain has historically been a hiking destination, and offers an excellent viewpoint of the Upper Fraser Valley and surrounding mountains.

On a good day, Mt. Sir Alexander in Kakwa Park is clearly visible. Extensive alpine ridge-top hiking outside of the park is accessible from the peak of Erg Mountain.

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

Hiking

For your own safety and the preservation of the park, obey posted signs and keep to designated trails. Shortcutting trails destroys plant life and soil structure. The 2.5 km trail up Erg Mountain is very steep.

Fishing

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.

Wildlife viewing

There is no viewing platform, but the park offers good wildlife viewing opportunities.

Hunting

Hunting is permitted in this park.

Anyone hunting in British Columbia must comply with BC hunting regulations. To learn more, see the fishing and hunting guide.

Winter recreation

Backcountry skiing and cross-country skiing are possible but visitors must be prepared for winter travel and have avalanche awareness training, as this is a high avalanche area.

About this park

Wildlife

Caribou, grizzly bear, and mountain goat are found in the park.

General Wildlife, Marine & Outdoor Ethics Information

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.

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