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The Wells - Barkerville - Bowron Lake area has a network of old mining trails, historic ditchlines and mining and forestry roads that make incredible recreation trails today.
The Cornish Mountain Non-motorized Recreation Area is immediately adjacent
to Wells and encompasses about 25 kilometers of walking, mountain biking and
cross-country ski trails. You can take a short 4 kilometer walk through a
fascinating wetland to One Mile Lake, or walk the longer 7 kilometer Coronado
Loop. The 17 kilometer Cornish Mountain Loop is a popular training loop for
bikers and skiers, with sustained uphills and exhilarating down hill runs.
Several longer mountain bike loops include the Sugar Creek Loop, the Atan-Chisel
Lake Loop and Devil’s Eyebrow.
There are many trails that lead to alpine meadows with spectacular views.
Some can be hiked in a day; others require three or four.
· The spectacular alpine meadow of the Mt. Agnes, Groundhog Lake and Bald
Mountain areas can be explored by several loop trails that retrace early mining
trails. Both day and overnight trips will offer lots of wildflowers and great
views (16 to 25 km)
· The last remaining intact section of the Cariboo Waggon Road (20 km), built
to bring supplies from New Westminster to the goldfields in 1865 can be hiked,
mountain biked, or skied. The Yellowhawk and Jubilee trails provide
a great loop for a day hike through alpine meadows (10 km)
Two Sisters Mountain (10 km return) provides the best view in the Cariboo. On a clear day you can see Mt. Robson over 80 miles away.
For hikers who are looking for an extended camping/hiking trip the following trails are an excellent choice.
· The 1861 Goldrush Pack Trail provides a three day hike (40 km) along the original miners’ route from Barkerville to Keithley Creek. This is now part of Canada’s National Hiking Trail.
· The Goat River Trail links the Cariboo with the Rocky Mountain Trench near McBride. This four to five day rugged backpack travels some of the most spectacular interior rain forest from the northeast corner of Bowron Lake Park to Highway 16. This trail is also part of the National Hiking Trail.
Snowmobile trails extend in all directions from
Wells. We are on the Trans Canada Snowmobile Trail; riders leave from the
Prince George Club House and ride into town, accessing fuel, dining and accommodations
on their snowmobiles. It is also possible to ride from Quesnel and Likely
into Wells.
Mt. Agnes /Groundhog Lake is a popular hill climb area. The Great Canadian
Hill Climb is held there each year. Eighteen kilometres from Wells and 13
km from Barkerville, the trail is groomed regularly during the snowmobile
season.
Proserpine is an excellent trail and alpine ride while Yanks Peak has alpine,
hill climbing and trail riding. Yanks Peak is part of the snowmobile trail
from Wells to Likely. Both these areas are groomed regularly.
There are miles of roads, excellent for family rides. Atan Chisel Trail offers
some spectacular views of the Bowron Lake area; Sugar Creek offers many play
areas and connects with the Quesnel and Prince George Trails.
For current information on the Wells Grooming Program, check out our
Snowmobile Trail Condition Page.
Many of the trails listed on this page have been developed by local clubs such as the Wells and Area Trails Society, the Friends of Barkerville Historical Society, the Wells Snowmobile Club and the Cariboo Ski Touring Club.
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