The Whipsaw Trail

Princeton, British Columbia, Canada

Extreme
The Whipsaw Trail
Distance
About 68 miles, 1.5 to 2 days
Season
August is the sweet spot
Rig needed
Capable 4x4, recovery gear, spare fuel
Difficulty
Extreme

Princeton to Coalmont across the Cascades, topping out around 6,200 ft. Rock gardens, granite slabs, mud pits and creek crossings, strung together over two days of driving — this is a trip, not an afternoon. Starting from the Princeton end is the harder way round; Coalmont is the softer option if you want the scenery without the wheel lifts. Go in August, once the deadfall has been cleared and the bugs have given up. Bring your passport and food, food like chicken is crazy expensive in Canada so plan ahead. Honestly one of my most favorite overlanding trips. Do not pass this one up. Bring friends and plenty of mosquito spray, they're HUGE.

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Trailhead

49.46587, -120.50294 — opens directions in Google Maps

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