Gitnadoiks River Park is in the Kitimat Ranges of the Coast Mountains, about 50 kilometres west of Terrace on the south side of the Skeena River. BC Parks describes dome-like granite mountains, sheer bare faces, numerous waterfalls, and elevations from about 100 metres in the valley to 1,800 metres on ridges and peaks.
The closest boat launch is at Exchamsiks River Park.
Gitnadoiks River Park is a remote Coast Mountains wilderness with sport fishing, granite scenery, wildlife viewing, and backcountry hunting. BC Parks says at least 13 fish species occur in the area, including five Pacific salmon species, rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, Dolly Varden char, and mountain whitefish.
The park requires proper gear and transportation arrangements. A jetboat is needed to travel upstream on the Gitnadoix River, and swimming is not recommended along the rocky shoreline at Alastair Lake.
Wildlife values are notable. Visitors may see moose, beaver, otter, mink, and wolves in valley bottoms, mountain goats on rock faces and slides, and many birds. BC Parks confirms trumpeter swans nest in the park, one of only three confirmed nesting sites known in the province.
Plan around wilderness transportation, jetboat logistics, sport fishing research, waterfall and granite mountain viewing, Alastair Lake caution, valley-bottom wildlife viewing, mountain goat observation, birdwatching, and seasonal hunting where permitted.
Bring proper wilderness gear, confirm transportation, check fishing and hunting regulations, and avoid swimming along rocky Alastair Lake shoreline. Nearby communities include Terrace, Port Edward, and Prince Rupert.
