Sugarbowl-Grizzly Den Park

Sugarbowl-Grizzly Den Park is located on Highway 16, approximately 95km east of Prince George and includes the Grand Canyon of the Fraser. This park protects a component of old growth interior cedar-hemlock, and provides excellent habitat for grizzly bear, martin and caribou. It is also an important caribou movement corridor. 

The area includes a developed trail system that offers popular alpine backcountry recreation opportunities close to Prince George.

• Watch for fissures on the surface. While hiking, snowshoeing or backcountry skiing, please watch for fissures on the surface. Large fissures can be impossible to see through snow cover and be upwards of 3m deep. Falling into these fissures could cause serious injury.
• Avalanches are a potential hazard to backcountry snowboarding, cross-country skiing, telemark skiing, and snowshoeing enthusiasts.
• Be Bear Aware! Check out our bear information page.
• Bring your own water. There is no potable water available at this park.

Are you prepared to travel in the backcountry?

Trails and cabins are there for your enjoyment, but they are no substitute for preparation and awareness when traveling in the backcountry.

Every year, visitors get lost in the park, usually in the subalpine/alpine areas. It can be difficult to navigate, especially if when the weather is poor and fatigue sets in. Here are some simple things you can do as a visitor to help make your visit to the park a safe and enjoyable experience.

•  Do you have any experience, training and gear? If you can’t answer this question confidently, you should think about travelling with someone who is experienced and knows the area. Consider joining a local hiking group on outings to gain experience. Pack rain gear, water and snacks. Always go prepared to spend the night in case of an emergency.
• Plan your route, even for a day hike! Many people who get lost only expected to be out for a few hours. Take the time to look at maps, guide books and Google Earth before you venture out. AdventureSmart has a great, pre-made trip planning guide.
• Have an emergency contact and tell them where you are going and when you expect to return.
• Ensure you bring maps, a compass and if you have one, a GPS. GPS locations of trailheads, cabins, and attractions as well as the mapsheets for the park can be found here: Sugarbowl/Grizzly Den Waypoint [PDF].

• It is illegal to have any outside, open fires.
• Firewood at the three cabins in Sugarbowl–Grizzly Den Park is flown in via helicopter under a cooperative agreement with the Prince George Backcountry Recreation Society. Please conserve firewood. Firewood is for use in the cabin stoves only.

The park is located about 95km southeast of Prince George on Highway 16. To access both the Grizzly Den Trail and Raven Lake Trail drive east following Highway 16 to Hungary Creek, a distance of approximately 88km from the east end of the Yellowhead Bridge in Prince George. 

As you travel along Highway 16 east you will pass by the Sugarbowl Trailhead (80km) and the Viking Ridge Trailhead (85km), both within the boundaries of Sugarbowl–Grizzly Den Park. About 0.3km past Hungary Creek, turn right on to the Hungary Creek Forest Road and drive south keeping on the main road. After about 13km you will reach the Grizzly Den Trailhead parking lot, and about 2.6km beyond this parking lot you will reach the Raven Lake Trailhead parking lot.