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Telkwa Pass High Country Trail (Smithers to Terrace)
Telkwa River / Copper River Corridor • Near Telkwa • Rough 2-Track
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Active Trail Condition Notice
WASHOUT AT KM 41 WEST OF MOOSESKIN JOHNNY LAKE. Full-size 4x4s blocked at washout; passable only by ATV/Moto or extreme winch-equipped builds.
Technical Trail Telemetry
Distance & Time
68.0 km • ~4.5 hrs
Elevation Gain / Peak
+840m / 1,190m
Surface Type
Water Crossing, Mud/Ruts, Gravel, Rock Crawl
Vehicle / Min Spec
14"+ Clearance • Extreme (Hardcore / Winch / Pro)
Brush / Pinstripe Rating
4/5 • Narrow / Heavy Alder Brush
Land Manager & Access
Skeena-Stikine Natural Resource District
Trail Guide, Obstacles & Access Notes
Route Overview
Remote northern pass following the historic Yukon Telegraph Trail between the Bulkley Valley and the Copper River drainage.
Road Width & Bypass Notes: Historic telegraph line trail; beaver flood zones and glacial creek washouts mid-pass.
Key Obstacles:
📍 Deep Beaver Pond Fords
📍 Glacial Creek Washouts
📍 Winch Anchors Needed
Rec Sites & Attractions:
⛺ Mooseskin Johnny Lake →
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Elevation Profile (515m → 1190m • +840m)
Live Trail Condition Log
Recent snowline, mud, downed tree, and gate check-ins.
Maya Lin
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2022 Tacoma TRD Off-Road (33" Wildpeaks)
★★★★★
Rough
Washout / Obstacles
Nov 10, 2026
Drove Telkwa Pass High Country Trail (Smithers to Terrace) yesterday. Radio callouts on LAD-3 / 154.325 MHz were active. Waterbars above mid-mountain are deep—definitely air down at the staging coordinates.
Snowline: 1,350 m
Mud / Water: Hub-deep in shaded creek draws; bridges intact
Trail Discussion (3)
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Maya Lin
Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road
• 16 minutes ago • pts
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Maya Lin
@kootenay_tacoma
Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road
• 16 minutes ago
Aired down to 18 PSI at the staging pullout (`54.695, -127.054`). Surface held up well despite recent rain—keep radio open on LAD-3 / 154.325 MHz.
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Liam Mercer
KTM 500 EXC-F Six Days
• 16 minutes ago • pts
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Liam Mercer
@sea2sky_enduro
KTM 500 EXC-F Six Days
• 16 minutes ago
Did you notice any fresh blowdown or washout ruts around the high point (1190m)? Planning a dual-sport run this Saturday.
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Colton Vance (BC Dispatch)
Toyota Land Cruiser 80 Series (Triple Locked)
• 16 minutes ago • pts
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Colton Vance (BC Dispatch)
@bcoverland_admin
Toyota Land Cruiser 80 Series (Triple Locked)
• 16 minutes ago
Saw two small alders cleared near the switchbacks last weekend—totally passable on bikes and full-size rigs right now. Pack a folding saw just in case wind picks up.
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