detour around pink mountain ranch [blueberry ranch]

[t-bone]

I am trying to get info on the detour around the pink mountain [blueberry ] ranch. I have a bison tag for 7-57A and am looking for the route around the private land. All govt issued maps sent to me don`t really show the area very well and I am hoping that someone who has been there could enlighten me

[GoatGuy]

From recollection.

Head through the ranch gates, down the road a couple km, turn right, trail splits stay left and you're off to the races. Trail comes back out on the road west of the ranch. Did it on snowmobiles, wouldn't attempt it on a quad.

[Wrayzer]

Yup, take the Halfway River trail like GG mentioned. We attempted it in the first week of October this year, in the rain, trying to get through the gumbo, wasn't fun. Did see a boned out Bison carcass on the way.

[Trevorg]

sorry to hijack but im just curious if anybody ever found a decent map of the area?

[shawnwells]

Did er on a quad eff all to 'er. My memory is terrible tho any advice would prolly get you lost....

From recollection.

Head through the ranch gates, down the road a couple km, turn right, trail splits stay left and you're off to the races. Trail comes back out on the road west of the ranch. Did it on snowmobiles, wouldn't attempt it on a quad.

[bridger]

if you are using guads my advice is to pay the access fee much easier and much faster. sleds are easier after things are frozen but still a lot slower. going through the ranch is much easier and faster for quads and sleds.

[Buck]

if you are using guads my advice is to pay the access fee much easier and much faster. sleds are easier after things are frozen but still a lot slower. going through the ranch is much easier and faster for quads and sleds.

I agree we started on the trail but the ranch access was much quicker and easier.Just be sure to lock your vehicle in the corral as the horses will lick your truck for the salt.

[Ry151]

Did you make it around the ranch or pay the Fee?

[daycort]

FYI ranch trespass fee is up to $250 a man to go through.

The trail is crap, muskeg holes and all sorts of sh!t, but is it not part of the whole experience?

[Bear Chaser]

FYI ranch trespass fee is up to $250 a man to go through.

The trail is crap, muskeg holes and all sorts of sh!t, but is it not part of the whole experience?


Gonna find out tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[cameron0518]

october hasn't come yet this year:razz:
Yup, take the Halfway River trail like GG mentioned. We attempted it in the first week of October this year, in the rain, trying to get through the gumbo, wasn't fun. Did see a boned out Bison carcass on the way.

[25tikka]

I found that if you travel along the fence line you can avoid most of the muskeg holes. Other than the couple hundred yards of adventure, the trail was good. Fee was 50.00 per person if you didnt go around. This was 2 years back

[whitlers]

Would like to know how this turns out. I'm up there the first of Oct for my draw.

[Stone C. Killer]

The trailhead is well marked before you get to the ranch

[Caveman]

Did it last year on sleds. Gets hairy if there is not enough snow. We didn't even try the last couple days as it would have been a nightmare to get out if you didn't make one of the inclines

[SLDHEAD]

anyone up that way lately???

[Clouddog]

Just contact the Blueberry band today the fee is $250 for the hunter and $175 for the helpers. A native guide is $300 per day. Cabins $150 no taxes per night.. All transactions are cash... Hope that helps.

[huntcoop]

Just contact the Blueberry band today the fee is $250 for the hunter and $175 for the helpers. A native guide is $300 per day. Cabins $150 no taxes per night.. All transactions are cash....

WHAT, don't they have to remit HST???

[SLDHEAD]

Just contact the Blueberry band today the fee is $250 for the hunter and $175 for the helpers. A native guide is $300 per day. Cabins $150 no taxes per night.. All transactions are cash... Hope that helps.

ya i does thanks!!! anyone heading up for the oct 15th draw??

[kako99]

I'm heading up tomorrow. I will give an update when I get back in 10 days. Good luck to u all!

[SLDHEAD]

that will be to late ...i'll be there next saturday!!! LOL

[Bigdog]

Went ther the other day , trail around ranch starts in pink mnt provincial park lot ( you can leave vehicle there )
trail not bad takes 1.5 hrs . But we went with 4 guys One guy paid and drove throught other 3 went around and saved 750.00$
Shot 3 elk and a Mature Bull in three nights Packed up and all drove out no Problem at All . Have Fun

[SLDHEAD]

wow lucky you... !!! i got a buffalo draw ..but i'm a elk hunter through and through... i was up there about 10 years ago on a buffalo hunt of a friends...and there was elk EVERYWHERE!!!
any PICS??

[moose2]

Could someone please post or send me the phone # for the rranch thanks, Mike