17 Mile Creek Mule Trail
- 0.8 mi
- round trip
- 1,952 ft
- climb
- Out and back
- route
- Moderate
- difficulty
The 17 Mile Creek Mule Trail is a short out-and-back hike following a historic pack route through British Columbia backcountry. This gentle trail traces an old mule path, offering hikers a chance to walk in the footsteps of early prospectors and packers who relied on these routes to access remote areas. The trail provides an accessible introduction to BC's wilderness with minimal elevation gain.
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