Horneline Creek Park is a small remote park in the Kechika Mountains, near the Kechika River. BC Parks says Horneline Creek cuts through a large glacial terrace, creating steep cliffs and important mountain goat habitat.
The park has few backcountry recreation opportunities and no designated trails.
Horneline Creek Park is for highly self-reliant wilderness travellers who are already moving through the Kechika River corridor. The main official value is wildlife habitat. BC Parks notes a large mineral lick used by mountain goats, with as many as 60 to 75 goats observed in the area at one time.
The landscape is rugged and specific: sandstone bedrock, glacial terrace, steep canyon walls, pockets of grassland, and aspen stands along Horneline Creek. Visitors should observe mountain goats only from a distance so they are not scared or forced to flee. The park was designated in 1999 after the Fort Nelson planning process.
Access is a major undertaking. BC Parks says access is by river boat and foot, with the Kechika River as the main route. Access to that river commonly begins at Skooks Landing near Fireside and involves a 250-kilometre boat trip.
Plan around remote wilderness travel, distant mountain goat viewing, horseback riding only for experienced backcountry riders, hunting where open and permitted, canyon and glacial-terrace observation, and careful photography.
Bring drinking water or treat backcountry sources, which may carry giardia or other parasites. Prepare for all weather, carry first aid, extra food, and clothing, and expect no designated trails or services.
