Canada Recreation site

Sterling Mountain Parking Lot Recreation Site

Near Terrace, British Columbia, Canada

Who runs this site

Operated by Skeena Valley Snowmobile Association under a partnership agreement with Recreation Sites and Trails BC.

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About Sterling Mountain Parking Lot

16.5 km of snowmobiling trails that lead into the alpine areas of the Sterling Mountain range. Excellent views of the surrounding ranges and the Nass Valley from alpine areas. The main route is packed and maintained by the Skeena Valley Snowmobile Association, who also maintain the day cabins at Jacks Lake and Sterling Lake. Both cabins have sign in/sign out books; please use them.

Note: Sections of the trail system are located within the Nisga�a Memorial Lava Beds Provincial Park and special rules apply. Stay within the designated snowmobiling area (Natural Environment Zone, indicated by signage).

Type: Recreation site
Campsites: No numbered campsites listed
Upkeep: Maintained by an operator or contractor
Access: Trail: Multi-Use
Nearest town: Terrace, British Columbia
District: North Coast - Kalum - Cassiar (Recreation Sites and Trails BC)
Established: 1996
Location: 54.95078, -128.92329
Site ID: REC6321

Activities

Viewing
Hiking
Skiing

More activities are listed on the official page.

Facilities

Toilet - Wood
Parking - Spaces Gravel
Signs
Sign - Stop
Sign - Directional (Facility)
Shelter (Cabins, Warming Huts)
Total Length of Associated Roads

Getting there

Drive 67 km north of Terrace along the Nisga'a Highway to the Meadow Creek Forestry Road (located just north of the Hadenchild Creek bridge). Turn right and follow the Meadow Creek road for 8 km. Road access from the Nisga'a Highway to trailhead is dependent upon snow conditions. A parking lot is maintained at the entrance to the meadow creek road.

Note: Parking along the Nisga'a Highway is permitted on the east side only.

Directions in Google Maps

Official page at Recreation Sites and Trails BC

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Nearby recreation sites

Kalum Lake Boat Launch 21 km
Hart Farm 27 km, 17 campsites
Red Sand Operations Trail 28 km
Red Sand Lake 28 km, 21 campsites
Pine Lake (2 Sites) 40 km, 4 campsites
Lakelse River 57 km, 4 campsites

Information from Recreation Sites and Trails BC open data (BC Data Catalogue, Open Government Licence – British Columbia), retrieved 2026-10-09. Conditions change: check the official page before you travel. CampHostJobs is not affiliated with the Government of British Columbia.