Snowy Protected Area was established on April 18, 2001, to provide increased representation of the Okanagan Ranges ecosection.
The area also protects a wide range of vegetation and wildlife from dry grassland valleys to extensive alpine meadows and supports a provincially significant herd of California bighorn sheep.
This is a remote area with no facilities.
Established Date: April 18, 2001
Park Size: 25,889 hectares
Wilderness camping is allowed, but no facilities are provided.
Fishing available. Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence.
Hunting is allowed in this protected area. Please refer to the British Columbia Hunting & Trapping Regulations for the season openings and detailed information.
30 km southwest of Keremeos. The best place to access the Protected Area is from the Ewart Creek Trail head in Cathedral Park. To get to this trail head you turn left on the Ewart Creek Road off the Ashnola Road at about 5 km, cross over the Ashnola River and follow the road to the end. The trail leads from there, crosses over Ewart Creek and heads south on its eastern bank. The trail crosses back over the creek and then branches. Go left which takes you onto the south slopes of the protected area. There is no trail map available of the area but this trail does lead up above tree line. Remember this is pure wilderness with no facilities.
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