Metlakatla Wilderness Trail

Please note the Metlakatla Wilderness Trail remains closed for the 2019 season.

Hi folks - The trail continues to be closed. We are currently doing our best to re-open, however severe storm damage means that the trail continues to be unsafe to walk. We will let you know as soon as we are able to reopen!

Notice: Please be advised that the Metlakatla Wilderness Trail will be postponing our opening due to severe storm damage. We are currently seeking solutions to deal with the blowdown and damage caused. Please stay tuned and we apologize for any inconvenience this closure may cause.

Metlakatla wilderness trail reopens May 1st! Call ahead or email to make your booking! (250) 624 1822 or email [email protected]

We have a ferry on both Saturday and Sunday if there is anyone interested in hiking the trail this weekend. On Saturday the ferry departs from the Metlakatla Ferry Dock at 9:00 am and returns at 4:15 pm. On Sunday we have a ferry leaving Prince Rupert at 9:00 am and returns at either 4:45 pm or 5:45 pm.... Please text or call (250)-624-1822 to book.

There is a ferry leaving Prince Rupert this Saturday, July 12. The ferry departs from the Metlakatla Ferry Dock (Below the Crest Hotel) at 9:00 am. Please be there at 8:45 am to find parking. The ferry leaves Metlakatla at 5:00 pm. If you are interested in going-please bring enough food and water for the entire day. We have a designated picnic area with a few tables and beach access right at the picnic site. ... Please call or text (250)-624-1822.

Unfortunately, there is no ferry tomorrow. If there are any changes I will update as soon as I know.

There is a ferry leaving Prince Rupert to Metlakatla this coming Saturday at 9:00 am and returns at 4:30 pm. For more information or to book please call 250-624-1822. We look forward to having you on the trail this Summer.

We are having a 'Birder's Day' on June 25 if you or anyone you know are interested in coming to the Metlakatla Wilderness Trail with a few other Bird Watchers. The rate that day is $15.00/person. Please call 250-624-1822 for more information and to book.

There will be no ferry tomorrow to Metlakatla.

This coming Saturday, May 24 we have a ferry leaving Prince Rupert at 9:00 am and returning at 4:30 pm. If you are interested in hiking please call (250)-624-1822 to reserve a seat on the ferry.

What a beautiful couple of days! Tomorrow there is a ferry departing from Prince Rupert at 10:30 am and returning at 6:15 pm. Also, we are looking into having a Birders Day for people who are interested in Bird Watching on June 14. For more info or to register please call: 250-624-1822.

Thank you to all who had hiked the trail in 2013 and helped keep the trail clean by carrying out what you carried in, we appreciated that. Metlakatla Wilderness trail is set to open on May 1, 2014. We hope to beat last year’s record of people on the trail. We have Group Rates if you would like to treat your staff to a secluded picnic by the ocean. There are Individual and Family Season Passes if you plan on hiking more than once this year to save on cost. We look forward to seeing you there!

Metlakatla Trail is closed for the season - but we're working hard on improvements to make it that much more awesome next season!

Crews are just about finished moving the trail head - soon it'll be a nice waterfront walk! Come check it out next season!

Please be advised - the Metlakatla Wilderness Trail is now closed for the season. The trail head is being relocated along the shoreline, so the trail will be unsafe for hikers. See you next year!

Something to brighten your day - this time lapse of a meteor shower: http://devour.com/video/perseid-meteor-shower-time-lapse/

Have you made it to the end of the trail this Season? Tomorrow the ferry departs Prince Rupert at 9:00 am and returns at 6:00 pm, tomorrow is a great chance to make it to the end and back.

The trail is open Saturday this coming weekend. Prince Rupert Departure Time: 9:00 am... Metlakatla Departure Time: 5:00 pm The Metlakatla time departure time may change. Please call (250)-624-1822 to book. Get a hike in and try to make it to the end of the trail (20 km) in total before the Summer is over.

It's a beautiful day to hike the trail today, folks! Don't forget to get a day in before the sun leaves!

There is a ferry if you interested in hiking the Metlakatla Wilderness Trail this Saturday (August 10). Prince Rupert Departure Time: 9:00 am... Metlakatla Departure Time: 5:00 pm Payment options are PayPal (please bring receipt) or cash. We have receipts upon payment. For information on ferry fares and trail rates, as well as trail guidelines, a map and copies of the waiver form, please visit: metlakatlatrail.ca

Please be advised: Camping is NOT currently available on the trail. We thank you for your cooperation, and we look forward to providing camping services in the future.

Ferry Schedule for this week. Prince Rupert departure times: Mon to Fri -9:00 am Mon and Wed -11:30 am... Friday 12:15 pm Metlakatla departure times: Mon and Wed 12:00 pm Mon to Thurs 4:00 pm Friday 4:45 pm Unless we have enough people to call and register for Saturdays we will not have a ferry, please call to register with names and phone numbers in case of any changes. Best regards, Krystal Trail Operations Supervisor

Thank you David.

The ferry has been cancelled for tomorrow our apologies for any inconvenience.

A pod of killerwhales making its way through the Metlakatla Pass this past Friday

A pod of 4 killerwhales sighted coming through Metlakatla Pass today!

Hey! Hiked the trail recently? We'd love it if you'd rate us on Tripadvisor - help us get a top rating for attractions in Prince Rupert: http://www.tripadvisor.ca/Attraction_Review-g154939-d353701

If there is anybody interested in hiking the Metlakatla Wilderness Trail this Saturday (July 6) please call 250-624-1822 for ferry times and to reserve a seat as there is limited space. Payment options are PayPal (please bring receipt) or cash. We have receipts upon payment. For information on ferry fares and trail rates, as well as trail guidelines, a map and copies of the waiver form, please visit: metlakatlatrail.ca

Look who's getting rave reviews! http://www.tripadvisor.ca/ShowUserReviews-g154939-d3537010-

More photos from Nathan Cullen's visit to the trail!

During his visit to Metlakatla, MP Nathan Cullen headed out to see what our trail has to offer!

A great start to the 2013 season

Skeena MP Nathan Cullen hit the trail this morning

We're on Everytrail! Check out the Everytrail app to bring an interactive map with you on the trail: http://www.everytrail.com/mobile

Love the trail? Want to provide some feedback? Please rate us on tripadvisor! http://www.tripadvisor.ca/Attraction_Review-g154939-d353701

Come check out the greenery on the Wilderness Trail!

Hiked the trail recently? Feel free to share your photos here on our page! Show Facebook what our beautiful coast has to offer!

Check out our new "map" page of the website for an interactive map with photos! http://metlakatlatrail.ca/trail-map/

Happy Metlakatla Day!! Another sunny one!

Another bright sunshiny day to hike the trail!

Wildflowers behind the water tower in Metlakatla

An eagle has an early dinner near the Metlakatla Ferry dock yesterday - photo taken by Briannon Leighton

Have photos of the trail to share? Please feel free to post them to our facebook page, or you can send them to [email protected] and we will upload them to our website!

Where one tree dies, another finds space to grow! Looks like this weekend will be a beautiful start to our season!

Attention visitors! Camping is NOT currently available on the trail until improvements to the campsite have been made.

A rainy start to the season, but after tomorrow, the weather is looking up! http://www.theweathernetwork.com//british-co/prince-rupert

Trail officially open this Wednesday!

The second bridge up through the trees to the viewing tower

Can't wait to get out to the beach! See you May 1st!

Happy Earth Day everyone from the Metlakatla Wilderness Trail!

A rare find, but a pretty one! The ideal sea condo. Creature comforts included.

The viewing tower from below - If we have more days like this past weekend, it's shaping up to be a great season!

Check out our updated website for rates, access and safety tips! http://metlakatlatrail.ca/

Old Man's Beard (or Usnea) lichen can be found in abundance all along the Trail. Did you know that healthy lichen is an indicator of good air quality? Breathe deep hikers!

A view from below of the trail. Less than a month until we reopen!

The Stewardship Office, which has recently taken over administration of the Metlakatla Wilderness Trail, was out surveying the trail for blowdown recently. It's looking great! And we are excited to be opening to the public May 1st.

Metlakatla Wilderness Trail has been awarded a Prince Rupert & District Chamber of Commerce 2012 Business Excellence Award under the "Green Business" category. This award recognizes businesses who demonstrate environmental stewardship and sustainable use of lands and resources.

It has been my pleasure to have been involved with the development of the Metlakatla Wilderness Trail. My last trail-related task will be to transfer administration of this Facebook site to the Metlakatla Stewardship Society. Please continue to follow this page for ongoing trail updates and announcements. Good Hiking & Happy Trails... Cory Stephens

Metlakatla Wilderness Trail has been nominated for two Prince Rupert Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards. We appreciate the nomination and encourage everyone to vote for your favourites.

Are you planning for a hiking adventure this Spring? Name one thing that makes your backpacking or hiking trips better / easier / more fun.

One of my favourite photos of Metlakatla, BC taken by (Chad Graham) Zpaperboyz Photography

(Images shared by Ahseik Pahl)

(Images shared by Aaron Trowbridge, Forest Ecologist) Aaron & His family officially tested the campsite in August 2012.

Aaron Trowbridge reported on the campsite's features during a week stay in August 2012 (Images shared by Aaron Trowbridge, Forest Ecologist). Although the campsite was not opened in 2012, it will be available for 2013.

Please don't confuse this canoe with the similar one that is tied to the Metlakatla dock. This canoe, owed by Aaron Trowbridge, is unique in that it has a sail and he recently travelled Dundas Island to Big Bay using only wind power...