The trail includes local wagon roads, provincial highways, forest access roads, rivers, and coastal waterways. The trail follows the route of Alexander Mackenzie, who trekked overland and by canoe from Lake Athabaska in 1793 on behalf of the North West Company in search of a trade route to the Pacific. His journey took him 72 days and covered over 1,240 miles of unmapped terrain. When he reached his westernmost terminus he painted a memorial to his labours on what is now called Mackenzie's Rock in the small provincial park named after him in Dean Channel. Since portions of this trail may be on or near private property, including Native reserves, trekkers should check with the BC Parks district Office in Williams Lake regarding access.
Staff there can also supply information on current maps, local conditions, and available guides.
Explore the badlands of the Chilcotin Plateau on trails in the vicinity of Farwell Canyon - look at ancient hoodo rock formations and Native rock pictographs. Shangaan Webservices Incorporated. All Rights Reserved.