Tunnel Mountain

A challenging day hike exploring the peak and ridgelines of Tunnel Mountain and Brown Peak. 13+ km.

Tunnel Mountain, in the Tumbler Ridge Geopark, has been described as one of the wonders of the world. A true natural tunnel formed within the mountain — it's a sight worth working for.

This is not an easy hike. The terrain is varied, with the majority being off-trail travel: expect bush, blowdown, rocks, scree slopes, and steep terrain. But there are rewards along the way — open meadows, long ridgelines, and wide alpine slopes that make give you those bragging rights at the end ;).

Location:

Tumbler Ridge, BC

Dates:

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Sweat Equity: 4+

Tour Type: Natural

15kms round trip, plus day hikes ± 1000m elevation gain

$350 per trip (up to 6 guests)

4 days. 3 nights. 10 waterfalls.

Trip Itinerary

  • Meet in Tumbler Ridge at 8:00 AM for a gear check, safety briefing, and trip overview before driving to the trailhead. You will need a vehicle that you are prepared to take on gravel roads.

    Teh trail begins on a well worn path to Windfall Lake, but quickly ducks into the bush for an off trail experience. Once in the open meadows, we see our first obstacle, the ridgeline of Brown Peak. Short but steep climbing gains the fist part of a healthy grind towards our first view of Tunnel Mountain.

    To gain the final ascent we must traverse a scree slope before easy walking along the spine dividng Tunnel and Brown Peak.

    At the base of Tunnel we encounter another healthy climb before dropping into the most amazing natural Tunnel - and what mountain is named after!

    See views of the Sukunka River Valley on the “other side”

    Distance: ~15 kms ±/- 1000m

The Details

Getting There

Your adventure begins in Tumbler Ridge, where we depart from the Tumbler Ridge Trend Hotel as a meet up point.

Tumbler Ridge sits along the northeastern flanks of the Rocky Mountains in northern British Columbia. The closest regional airports are North Peace Regional Airport in Fort St. John and Grande Prairie Airport in Grande Prairie. If you are flying in, ask us about arranging a pickup.

For those driving, the main access route passes through Dawson Creek before continuing south into Tumbler Ridge.

Camp Life

Tunnel Mountain can also be done as an overnight backpacking trip. This one is not for the faint of heart as we encounter steep sections with heavy packs. However, Anything Is Possible!

What’s Included

  • Professional and certified guide (up to 6 guests)

  • Survival & safety supplies

  • Personal locator beacon

  • Tarp

  • Water filtration

  • Bento box lunch (upon request)

  • Bear safety

  • Local knowledge and interpretation

  • Trip & rescue plan

What You’ll Need

  • Survival Kit - headlamp, lighter, knife

  • Backpack - 25L+

  • Hiking boots

  • Quick-dry clothing & rain gear

  • Toque or buff

  • Layered jackets and a thermal layer

  • lunch, snacks and water

  • Bug spray/lotion