Upgrades are underway in Seven Sisters Park to improve access for beginner hikers and families, with significant enhancements to the Watson Lakes Trail and its nearby campground.
The $400,000 project includes widening the first kilometre of the three-kilometre trail and reducing its grade to make it easier to hike. Additional improvements include new gravel tent pads, a backcountry toilet, a bear cache, and picnic tables at the first camping area, located approximately one kilometre from the trailhead. The parking lot is also being expanded to add 13 new spaces.
“We know how important outdoor recreation is for people in British Columbia. These upgrades are about making the outdoors more welcoming for people new to hiking or exploring B.C.’s backcountry,” said Tamara Davidson, Minister of Environment and Parks. “Investing in our trails and backcountry campgrounds is about more than just improving infrastructure, it’s about supporting local communities and connecting people to the natural beauty that makes B.C. so extraordinary.”
Located between Terrace and Hazelton, Seven Sisters Park offers hiking opportunities that range from lower-elevation day hikes to multi-day backpacking trips. The Watson Lakes Trail is considered an easy, scenic route, passing by small lakes with picnic areas and fishing access.
Named for the group of peaks visible from Highway 16, Seven Sisters Park provides a wilderness setting for a variety of recreational activities, with hiking and snowmobiling among the most popular.