MOUNTAIN BIKING.
Explore the Saasak’ Hill Trails, a hiking and mountain-bike trail system near Gitwinksihlkw that leads to a stunning panorama of the lava beds.
The 8km trail network – opened to the public in 2021 – offers nine mountain bike primary, non-motorized trails through coastal temperate rainforest. Riders of all abilities will find plenty of progressions, berms, jumps, and some of the best flow trails found in Northern British Columbia. The trails also serve as an out-and-back hiking route to the viewing platform above the lava beds. For maps, photos, and the full report, check out Trailforks.
HIKING.
Nisg̱a’a Lands offer numerous trails for visitors to explore. Check out the short hikes listed in the Auto Tour. Stop in at the Nisg̱a’a Memorial Lava Bed Park Visitors Centre for more information about other trails and current conditions. Be advised: trails are not monitored.
SWIM, PADDLE,
FISH.
Dragon Lake is a popular swimming, paddling, and fishing spot for locals and visitors alike. Plentiful, large rainbow trout make Dragon Lake a year-round destination for both fly fishing and lure fishing.
To access Dragon Lake, continue past Gitlax̱t’aamiks, heading northeast on Nisg̱a’a Highway 113. The lake is six kilometres past Nass Camp on the Nass Forest Service Road. Dragon Lake can also be reached from Highway 37N by turning west onto the Nass Forestry Service Road at the Cranberry Junction. Continue west on the Nass Forestry Service Road for about 42 kms. Dragon Lake is RV accessible and has a boat launch and dock. Visitors are required to follow all posted notices. Overnight camping is not permitted at the day use site.
Experiences
Nass Valley Tours
Nisg̱a’a Memorial Lava Bed Park
Take a guided, interpretive volcano tour and learn about the natural and cultural history of this cataclysmic event. Visit the volcano and its crater on an intermediate guided hike. Reservations required. Contact: (250) 641-4400, nassvalleytours@gmail.com, or visit the website.
Northern Sunrise Charters
Ging̱olx
Guided fishing tours and vacations, as well as cultural, eco, bear, and wildlife-viewing boat tours. 1927 Riverside Street, Ging̱olx. Phone: (250) 326-2377, (250) 975-1466.