Know before you go
Advisories
Safety information
- There are no facilities of any kind in Holliday Creek Arch Protected Area.
- Bring your own drinking water as potable water is not available in the park.
- Campfires are not permitted.
- The park has no road access, but it can be reached via an 8 km hiking trail from Highway 16. This trail is extremely steep and rough and can be subject to snow, rock and debris slides. Only hikers in excellent physical condition should attempt this trail.
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
This small, 395-hectare protected area is located between the communities of Dunster and McBride, north of Highway 16. There is no road access.
Things to do
There are no developed trails at this park. The park has no road access, but it can be reached via an 8 km hiking trail from Highway 16. This trail is extremely steep and rough and can be subject to snow, rock and debris slides. Only hikers in excellent physical condition should attempt this trail.
For your own safety, please be prepared when venturing into the backcountry.
There is no viewing platform but there is a natural stone arch and the park is important habitat for mountain goats.
Pets and domestic animals must be on a leash at all times. You are responsible for their behaviour, and must pack out and dispose of their excrement. Backcountry areas are not suitable for dogs or other pets due to wildlife issues and the potential for problems with bears.
Hunting is allowed in the park. Please check the BC Hunting and Trapping Regulations Synopsis for more 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.
Contact
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