Trail opening spiritually and economically important moment for southern Cariboo First Nation – Grand Forks Gazette
Sep. 9, 2022
For those looking for a fitness challenge rewarded by a great view, some new destination trails have officially opened up in the south Cariboo.
Stswecem’c Xget’tem First Nation (SXFN), previously known as Dog Creek Indian Band and Canoe Creek Band, and First Journey Trails celebrated the grand opening of mountain biking and hiking trails on Aug. 27 at Big Bar Guest Ranch.
Located west of Highway 97 just north of Clinton, B.C., turning just north of the village of Clinton and following the signs to Big Bar Guest Ranch. The trails are up on the website Trailforks and can be started from the Jesmond Lookout Road or the guest ranch. There are a number of camping options available nearby, and camping and cabins are both available at Big Bar Guest Ranch.
The project took three years of construction due to last summer’s wildfires and heat dome coupled with the challenging rocky terrain of Jesmond Mountain and has been years in development.
