Alaska Highway Horse Trails

[sheepgetter]

Is there any good horse trails off the Alaska Highway that could get a guy into good sheep country......may plan a late horseback hunt. Would prefer to be near the Prophet Muskwa Area but anywhere horse accessible away from the usual highway sheep hunters . No wild goose chases please. Seriously

[BiG Boar]

9 posts and just going for it eh? Why not. If you get some, send em my way for review.

[pg83]

Give Kevin a call, I'm sure he knows of a trail or two in the area. 250-789-9494

[bridger]

Is there any good horse trails off the Alaska Highway that could get a guy into good sheep country......may plan a late horseback hunt. Would prefer to be near the Prophet Muskwa Area but anywhere horse accessible away from the usual highway sheep hunters . No wild goose chases please. Seriously

Optimistic?

[Steelwheels]

Wow.... Cool response !!! (frigid). 8)

[boxhitch]

Check the Muskwa/Ketchika website for an access map.

[pg83]

In all seriousness, there is a thread on this site with trailhead locations off the Alaska Highway. I'd repost them for you, but I'm scared I might hurt someone's feelings. Some hunters can be quite sensitive surprisingly.

[boxhitch]

yeah , sensitive )

And its the BC/Yukon highway , not the Alaskan )

[pg83]

I was just trying to keep in line with the OP. ;)

[rides bike to work]

Please Note: All trails within the Northern Rockies are wilderness trails and should be done by experienced riders only.
Tetsa RiverSeveral off-loading areas leading riders into the Tetsa River Valley, Tetsa Lake, Dunedin River and the Northern Rocky Mountains Provincial Park.
Tetsa River Pull Out 1: M=365 KM=585Pull out to the left side of the highway going north just before reaching Tetsa River Bridge #1. This parking and off-loading area is used to access two trails. One leads south into the Tetsa Valley and the other leads north into the Dunedin River Valley.
Tetsa River Pull Out 2: M=382 KM=619Pull-out to the left side of the highway going North. This parking and off-loading area is used to access the Tetsa River Valley.
Stone Mountain Provincial Park: M=373 KM=598Trail leads off from Summit Lake Campground, leading into the Bathtub Creek area and the North Tetsa River Valley.
McDonald Creek: M=378 KM=605A large off-loading area used to access the McDonald Valley or further on to the Wokkpash.
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Motorized Route Information for Non-Guided Tripshttp://www.tourismnorthernrockies.ca/images/hunting2.jpgMotorized access to a special management area called the Muskwa-Kechika, which falls within the boundaries of the Northern Rockies, is restricted to specific designated routes called “Access Management Area” (AMA) routes. These are specifically designated routes for 4x4s, ATVs and snowmobiles that are also suitable for horseback riding. Each AMA route has different restrictions on it as some will allow full sized vehicles under 500 kgs (ATV or snowmobile). Travel on these routes is also restricted to either within 10 metres or 400 metres (dependent on the trail) on each side of the route, for conservation purposes.
Wokkpash Corridor: M=382 KM=619A 54 kilometre route with several unbridged creek crossings, one at McDonald Creek, one at Wokkpash Creek and one at the Racing River. This is a full sized vehicle route (400 metre restriction off each side of the trail) until just after crossing the Racing River. At that point it becomes an ATV trail until its end. There are several camp areas to choose from along the route. This is a popular place for Moose, Stone’s Sheep and Caribou.
Nonda Creek Corridor: M=409 KM=658A 25 kilometre route for full sized vehicles with travel restricted to 400 metres on either side of the trail. In less than a kilometer, take the left fork to drive up to the top of Nonda Corridor. This area is good for Elk, Stone’s Sheep and Moose.
West Toad Corridor: M=425 KM=689A 23 km route that is open to full sized vehicles for its’ entire length, but travel to each side of the route is restricted to within 10 metres. There are two main creek crossings: one near the beginning of Tandzie Creek and another across the West Toad. A few kilometers in, you will pass through an outfitters’ lodge site (please reclose gate if you find it that way) on the way to Moose Lake. This area is popular for Moose, Stone’s Sheep and Mountain Goat.
Yedhe Creek Trail: M=424 KM=687A 36 kilometre route that is mostly restricted to ATV travel. The trail starts out by crossing the Toad River over the Davis Keyes bridge behind the gravel pit. Take a quick right off the bridge and continue until a junction. The trail to the right leads through the McDonald First Nations Reserve and on to Moose Lake. The left trail leads along Yedhe Creek then into the mountains. A good area for Moose.
Liard River Corridor M=478 KM=774A 56 kilometre route that allows full sized vehicles for the most part. About 2 kilometres along the trail, there is a fork in the road. The right fork leads to a camp area on the edge of the Liard River. The left fork leads to an outfitters’ lodge (please travel around the gate to the left) where the trail becomes an ATV route. The trail continues on, pulling away from the Liard, crosses the Deer River, passes Nordquist Lake and ends at an old airstrip in another 6 kilometres. Good area for both Moose and Caribou.
Areas Outside of the Muskwa-Kechika Management Area Liard HighwayThis highway leads north to the Northwest Territories. There are many access points off of this road due to forestry and oil and gas activity in the area. Along its’ entire length, this highway offers excellent access points for Moose hunting.
Sierra Yoyo Desan Road M=282 KM=453Take the Airport Connector road from within Fort Nelson town limits (first road to the right after crossing over the Muskwa River) and continue past the airport. This leads east into an area of high oil and gas activity, and is very good Moose territory.
Smith River Road: M=500 KM=810This road is an old Forestry road, which leads back to an abandoned military base. At the end of the road are West Lake and Crooked Lake with camp spots. Good area for Moose and Bear.
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[rides bike to work]

There's a wild goose chase for ya

[rides bike to work]

Can I come along
never ridden a horse before?

[604redneck]

Yeeeeeeeehaw!