Belle Mountain Equine Trail Network and McIntosh Equestrian Recreation Site Located in the Cariboo, Central & Northeast

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Belle Mountain Equine Trail Network and McIntosh Equestrian Recreation Site

Trail Network
This trail network is extensive and varied as it extends from the Dore River valley to the alpine. From all three staging areas (P1, P2, and P3) and from the McIntosh Equine Recreation site, riders have the option to stay riding at one level with out much elevation gain or they can take the connecting trails (Purschke Pass, lower McIntosh Connector, or the unmaintained Forest Service Road) uphill to higher elevations Tread varies as you will wander through hemlock and cedar forests, cut blocks, a ski trail network, and unmaintained Forest Service Roads. There is a Sled Club day use cabin in the alpine (please respect it leaving it cleaner than you find it!). The alpine trails offer extensive views - follow the track uphill behind the cabin so as to decrease impact. It takes approximately 3 to 3.5 hours uphill to reach the alpine. Pick a clear day for alpine rides - you will not be disappointed! Please leave no trace and CLEAN UP MANURE IN THE STAGING AREAS and in the McIntosh Equine Camp if you stage from there.
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Many short (1-3 hours) - or longer (4 to 8 hour) trail loop options from River Valley at 800 m to Alpine at 1,900m. The Upper McIntosh Connector trail at the P3 parking lot connects with the McIntosh Equine Camp on McIntosh Road.
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On the trails water is from: Creeks - horses only nonpotable;In the McIntosh Equine Camp there is nonpotable water for horses only via 4 water stand pipes.
P1 on map - can accommodate 3 rigs; P2 on map is small gravel pit can accommodate 3 rigs, P3 on map can accommodate many large rigs. The parking areas within the McIntosh Equine Camp at the gravel pit and on the roads can also accommodate many rigs. Please don't park in the campsites for day use.
A 16 site rustic equine campground was opened in July 2023. 11 sites with 2 corals at each site and 5 sites without corals. It is located on a McIntosh Creek section of Belle Mountain. The camp can be reached by trail from P3. (30 minutes on horseback) For driving, 2 options below:: 1. Turn off Belle Road onto McIntosh Connector Road 1/2 km below P3 and follow the signs 2.km to the McIntosh Equine Camp. This road is an unmaintained logging road and may be rough depending on weather and usage. 2. Access from the highway. Turn south off of the Highway 16 onto McIntosh Road approx. 10 km west of McBride; or if travelling from Prince George turn south off Highway 16, 2km east of Clyde Creek. The trail network can be accessed from the campground.
The trail network extends from the river valley to the alpine. The lower river valley trails are usually free of snow by mid May, but the higher alpine trails keep their snow until the end of June depending on the year snow accumulations - best to contact someone from the Robson Valley Back Country Horsemen before planning an early season trip.
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Please see attached the georeferenced maps for driving directions. P1 is located at km 0 on the Dore River Forest Service Road at the top end of the paved Dore River Road (Turn south off Highway 16 approx. 4km west of McBride off of Highway 16). P2 and P3 are accessed from the Belle Forest Service Road - turn south off Highway 16 8km west of McBride. P2 is located 3km up the Belle Mountain Road/Forest Service Road, P3 is located 4.5 km up the Belle Mountain Road/ Forest Service Road.

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