Erg Mountain Park protects 1,011 hectares of interior cedar-hemlock forest on a valley slope above the Upper Fraser Trench, rising to alpine and subalpine terrain near the top of Erg Mountain. BC Parks says the mountain has historically been a hiking destination.
On clear days, Mount Sir Alexander in Kakwa Park can be visible.
Erg Mountain is for fit hikers and winter travellers seeking a steep forest-to-alpine route, a viewpoint over the Upper Fraser Valley, and access to ridge-top hiking outside the park from the peak.
The park entrance is about five kilometres west of Crescent Spur and about 165 kilometres east of Prince George along the Highway 16 corridor. Erg Mountain Park shares an access road and trailhead with Ptarmigan Creek Protected Area, with the trailhead eight kilometres from Highway 16.
BC Parks lists the Erg Mountain trail as a 2.5 kilometre route that is very steep. Reaching the trail requires crossing Ptarmigan Creek without a bridge. The park also offers fishing opportunities, wildlife viewing without a platform, seasonal hunting, and backcountry or cross-country skiing for visitors prepared for avalanche terrain.
Plan around steep hiking, Upper Fraser Valley viewpoints, alpine ridge access, fishing with the required licence, wildlife viewing, winter ski touring, cross-country skiing, avalanche training, and seasonal hunting where permitted.
Bring drinking water, prepare for a creek crossing, avalanche hazards, blowdown, and excellent black and grizzly bear habitat. Hikers should be in good condition, carry wilderness gear, and check current conditions before committing to the route.
