trail maps - kitimat
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Kitimat Visitor Centre250-632-6294 1-800-664-6554
2109 Forest Avenue, PO Box 214, Kitimat, BC V8C [email protected] I www.tourismkitimat.ca I www.kitimat.ca
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13 Robinson Lake Trail 3.1km14 Robinson Ridge Trail 4.0km
ROBINSON LAKE TRAILRoute 1- Moderately Difficult (4-6 Hours Return)
GPS Reference Points: (Datum NAD27):Wathl Mainline Turnoff= 527372E /5989944N (NAD83= 527265E / 5990138N)Trailhead/Parking Lot= 527038E / 5986938N (NAD83= 526931E / 5987132N) Robinson Lake (end of trail)= 528900E / 5985991N (NAD83= 528793E / 5986185 N)
Route 2 - Advanced (5-7 Hours Return)
ROBINSON RIDGE TRAILDifficult to Advanced (4-6 Hours Return)
GPS Reference Points: (Datum NAD27):Br.100 turnoff 531020E / 5992466N (NAD83= 530913E / 59992660N)Trailhead/Kiosk= 531290E / 5988884N (NAD83= 531183E / 5989078N)Cabin= 533229E / 598792N (NAD83= 533122E / 5988115N)Top of Ridge (view of Kitimat)= 532700E / 598665N (NAD83= 532954E / 5986846N)
CLAGUE MOUNTAINAdvanced (5-7 Hours Return)
Clague Mountain is a difficult trail to the peak and, if not an experienced hiker, it is recommended you go with someone familiar with the trail if it’s your first time.
GPS Reference Points: (Datum NAD27):Parking Lot/Trailhead= 519368E / 5992364N (NAD83= 518261E / 5992558N)Peak / Cabin Trail Junction = 517938E / 5992816NEnd old mining road= 517359E / 5992938NPeak=514809E / 5993176N
MOUNT ELIZABETHAdvanced (10-12 Hours Return)Lookout (2-2.5 Hours one way)Little Elizabeth (3.5-4.5 Hours one way)Summit of Mount Elizabeth (5-6 Hours one way)
GPS Reference Points: (Datum NAD27):Mt. Elizabeth ’14 km’ road turnoff= 536328E / 5992140N Trailhead/Kiosk= 537025E / 5992617NSub-Alpine= 538428E / 5993540NLittle Elizabeth= 540197E / 5994196NMt. Elizabeth Peak= 540068E / 5994734N
In addition to the trail overview maps, GPS Coordinates have been provided for the start and end of trails as well as some of the more critical junctions.
NOTE: For trails INSIDE the municipality, GPS coordinates reference the map datum NAD 83, which is what most cell phones, vehicle GPS’s and Google Earth currently use. For trails OUTSIDE the municipality, GPS coordinates generally reference NAD 27, which is more common on topographic maps for this area and important to have when engaging in longer day hikes in this area. Changing the map datum is not difficult on most GPS Units (Go to your ‘Menu’ and find ‘Settings’ and then ‘Units’), and it will automatically adjust coordinates. If you don’t do this everything will still be close but out by a 100-200m’s.
Black Bear EncounterIf the attack escalates and a black bear physically contacts you, fight back with anything that is available to you. Black bears tend to be more timid than grizzlies and fighting back may scare the bear off. In addition, if a bear is stalking you, then you are in a predatory situation and fighting back is your only option. This also applies to any attack at night as these may also be considered predatory in nature.
Grizzly Bear EncounterIf you believe the bear to be stalking you, fight back with everything you have. In general though, playing dead in a daytime grizzly encounter tends to reduce the level of injury sustained by most attack victims. Many grizzly attacks are defensive in nature, and playing dead may show the bear that you are not a threat. Keep your backpack on as it will provide added protection. The best position is to lie on your side in a fetal position. Bring your legs up to your chest and bury your head into your legs. Wrap your arms around your legs and hold on tight. Do not play dead until the last moment. Staying on your feet may allow you to dodge an attack.
• Always take a map, compass, food and emergency gear.• Assume you will be staying overnight.• Drive with caution on all logging roads.• Be prepared for sudden changes in weather and conditions. • Bears and other wildlife can be present on trails at any time
of the day or night. Feeding and approaching wildlife is dangerous and illegal! Be sure to properly store your food.
• Rocks in and around waterways are often slippery. Use caution when crossing streams.
• Pack out what you pack in. • Trails are often rocky and steep. Travel carefully!
Persons using these areas assume all responsibility for personal injury or damage to equipment resulting from the use of the trails and facilities.
SAFETY TIPS:• Take only pictures, leave only footprints.• Let a responsible individual know where you are going
and when you will be returning. • Never hike alone.
Allan SawchuckLance Barrowman
Andreas Handl Darren Hedberg