West Twin Provincial Park and Protected Area explained

West Twin Provincial Park and Protected Area
Iucn Category:II
Iucn Ref:[1]
Photo Width:260px
Map:British Columbia
Map Width:260px
Location:Fraser-Fort George, British Columbia, Canada
Nearest Town:McBride
Coordinates:53.406°N -120.553°W
Area Ha:22317
Established:June 29, 2000
Governing Body:BC Parks

West Twin Provincial Park and Protected Area is a provincial park and protected area located in the Robson Valley of British Columbia, Canada. It was established on June 29, 2000 to protect local wildlife and to preserve the only protected corridor across Robson Valley.[2]

Facilities

The park is largely undeveloped with only walk-in camping and a single alpine hut available for campers.[2]

The West Twin Oldgrowth Area, which is located just east of where Hwy. 16 crosses West Twin Creek, is stand of giant and ancient western red cedars that can be viewed from a short hiking trail that loops through the area.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Protected Planet West Twin Park. 2020-10-30. Protected Planet.
  2. Web site: Environment. Ministry of. West Twin Provincial Park - BC Parks. 2020-10-30. bcparks.ca.