Stein Valley Nlaka’pamux Heritage Park Wardens conduct backcountry patrols of the park. Our Park Wardens are in the park during the summer season; if you see them along the trail, stop and have a chat. They'd be very interested in hearing about your trip, trail conditions you have encountered, wildlife sightings or anything else that you found notable.
Shorter hikes
Mid-Stein (Cottonwood Creek to Stein Lake)
In 2001, bridges were constructed over many of the creek crossings on this stretch of trail. Three cable car crossings are located along this section of trail, at Scudamore Creek, near Rutledge Creek and at the east end of Stein Lake.
Three designated campsites are in place on this section of trail at Logjam, Mid-Canyon and Stein Lake camps. Each has a bear-proof food cache and a backcountry toilet. This area still contains several unbridged creek crossings and steep, rugged sections of trail.
Upper Stein (Stein Lake to Tundra Lake)
Approximately 10.5 kilometres in length. A rigorous hike with major elevational changes. There is no water available for most of this hike. Above treeline, this is a route, marked in places with cairns. There are several steep snow chutes, which are present for most (if not all) of the year, to be crossed.
There is a backcountry toilet and a food cache at the east end of Tundra Lake. The saddle above the west end of Tundra Lake is the park boundary. (Note: Tundra Lake to the Lizzie Lake trail head is approximately 12.5 kilometres then it is 12 more km along the old Lizzie Lake Forest Service Road to the trailhead.)
Elton Lake (Stein Lake to Elton Lake)
Approximately 4 kilometres. A rigorous hike with major elevational changes. There is no water available until you reach the lake. This is a route, with no well-defined trail to follow. Good route finding skills are a necessity. Elton Lake is a spectacular sight, with its unique cobalt blue color, small rock island and headwall glacier.
Stryen Creek (Main trail head to the Stryen Creek valley) - Closed
Approximately 6.5 kilometres to "The Forks", with further trips available up the East (8 kilometres) and West (5 kilometres) forks of the creek. The first kilometre or so of this trail is confusing, but beyond that is very easy to follow and is in good condition.