Omineca. 
Know before you go
Advisories
Safety information
- Very limited signage. Visitors must be well prepared for hiking in the backcountry.
- Visitors should be bear aware as the area has high populations of bears.
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
- Location Map
- Map reference:
- 93H/7 Goat River (1:50000)
- 93H/8 McBride (1:50000)
Getting there
To access Boulder Mountain Hike, drive 166 km from Prince George on Highway 16 toward McBride and at the Goat River Forestry Road, turn in and drive another 1 km. Where a side road turns left park your vehicle. This is where the hike begins.
There is a popular hiking trail off the West Dore River Road (just northwest of McBride). This hike is 7 km to the cabin and then the hike can extend to various areas of the park.
Camping
Cabins and huts
There is a cabin in the park for public use. The cabin off the West Dore River Road is booked through the Ozalenka Alpine Club, who built and maintains hiking trails to the Ozalenka and Eagle Valleys in the Cariboo Mountains. Cabins must be reserved: 250-569-2596
Wilderness camping
There is only wilderness camping available in this park 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.
Winter camping
There is winter camping available in the park. The cabin on West Dore River can be booked through Ozalenka Alpine Club: 250-569-2596
Things to do
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.
Facilities
This park has a day-use and picnic area.
About this park
The wildlife values are extraordinary in this provincial park. There are mountain goats throughout the park, the lower sections are a wintering range for deer and moose, and there is high caribou habitat in certain areas. The main valley trench provides a caribou corridor as well as connectivity between the ranges for many other species. grizzly bear densities are high throughout the park. The lower West Twin Creek is an important spawning area for chinook salmon.
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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