Gitnadoiks River Protected Area lies 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 faces, waterfalls, and elevations from valley bottoms to 1,800 metre ridges and peaks.
The closest boat launch is at Exchamsiks River Park.
This protected area is for experienced wilderness visitors planning around technical paddling, sport fishing, wildlife, and remote Coast Mountains travel. BC Parks says proper gear and transportation arrangements are required.
Canoeing and kayaking are possible, but visitors must be experienced paddlers capable of travelling in strong river currents. Technical navigation is required, and flash flooding often occurs after rain. Swimming is not recommended along the rocky shoreline at Alastair Lake.
Fishing is a major official value. At least 13 fish species occur in the area, including Pacific salmon, rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, Dolly Varden char, and mountain whitefish. Wildlife viewing may include valley-bottom moose, beaver, otter, mink, and wolves, mountain goats on rock faces, and trumpeter swans nesting in one of only three confirmed provincial nesting sites.
Plan around technical canoeing or kayaking, flash-flood awareness, salmon and trout fishing, wilderness transportation, waterfall and granite mountain viewing, wildlife observation, birdwatching, and seasonal hunting where permitted.
Bring drinking water because potable water is not available. Check fishing and hunting rules, leash pets, prepare for strong currents, and do not swim along the rocky Alastair Lake shoreline.
