Pink Mountain Park

Highlights in this park

Pink Mountain Park is situated on the steep, southwestern slope of Pink Mountain, which offers scenic mountainous habitats and a variety of wildlife. Recreation activities in the area include hiking, photography, scenic viewing and wildlife viewing.

Know before you go

Advisories

Safety information

Bring your own drinking water, as potable water is not available in the park.

Special notes

Off-Road Vehicles (ORVs) are prohibited in this park. ORVs include ATVs, off-road motorcycles, snowmobiles and side-by-sides.

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

Pink Mountain Park is located approximately 180 km northwest of Fort St. John. It is reached by turning west off the Alaska Highway at mile 147, onto Road #192. This road proceeds in a south-westerly direction for 16 km. At this point there is a fork in the road, access to Pink Mountain is by the northerly fork which travels up Pink Mountain via a number of switchbacks. The road to the summit of Pink Mountain is not maintained in winter and is accessible by vehicle only from late spring to fall. This road requires a high clearance vehicle and becomes rutted and slippery after rains. Caution advised.

Camping

Wilderness camping

Wilderness camping is allowed, but 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

There are no developed trails in this park. Visitor should use caution and be safe when adventuring out in the backcountry/wilderness area.

Wildlife viewing

There are wildlife viewing opportunities for caribou, elk, Stones sheep, grizzly bears and black bears.

Pets on leash

Pets/domestic animals must be on a leash at all times and are not allowed in beach areas or park buildings. You are responsible for their behaviour and must dispose of their excrement. Dogs should be under control to avoid any potential problems with wildlife. Backcountry areas are not suitable for dogs or other pets due to wildlife issues and the potential for problems with bears.

Hunting

The park is open to hunting. All hunters to the area should refer to the current BC Hunting & Trapping Regulations Synopsis.

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

Facilities

Campfires

Keep backcountry fires small. No facilities are provided.

Campfire bans may be in place. Before lighting a fire, check for bans or restrictions on BC Wildfire Service and on local or Indigenous government websites.

About this park

Cultural heritage

Pink Mountain Park overlaps with traditional use areas of the Sekani and Beaver cultures of the Halfway River and Prophet River First Nations.

History

Traditionally used by the Sekani and Beaver first nations. During the late 1700’s European fur trappers, traders, and explorers moved into and through the area. Fur trading posts were established in the surrounding area at Fort St. John, Hudson’s Hope and Fort Nelson. With the development of the Alaska Highway in 1946, improved access encouraged the development of forestry and gas exploration. Road development further facilitated use by the public who sought out the unique opportunity to view the diverse wildlife species found in the area. In 1997 the Fort St. John Land and Resource Management Plan recommended the area for protection; it was subsequently designated as a provincial park in 1999.

Conservation

Pink Mountain Provincial Park is located in the Muskwa Foothills eco-section. This area represents a part of the eastern foothills of the Rocky Mountains. The subalpine zone, located at 1100 to 1550 m elevation consists primarily of black and white spruce, lodgepole pine, willow and birch. Above 1550 m, the area consists of alpine tundra vegetation. The vegetation consists of shrubs, herbs, mosses and lichens which all contribute to support the significant diversity of wildlife species.

Wildlife

Pink Mountain protects important habitat for numerous large herbivores such as caribou, elk and moose. Plains bison, a relative new comer to the area, was introduced in 1968 and has since thrived. Keep an eye out for them while traveling to the park. The area is also internationally recognized for its arctic butterflies, which are at their southern most limits of distribution. Other significant species found within the park and surrounding area include grizzly and black bear, lynx, fisher, and wolverine.

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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