Liard River Corridor Protected Area is in northeastern British Columbia along the northernmost progression of the Northern Rocky Mountains. BC Parks places it adjacent to Liard River Hot Springs Park, 317 kilometres northwest of Fort Nelson on the Alaska Highway.
The protected area spans the Liard River valley and uplands to the height of land as far east as the Scatter River.
Liard River Corridor Protected Area is a large, undeveloped corridor for people planning serious river, horseback, foot, or ATV access. It protects high upland plateau, muskeg, the Grand Canyon rapids, river-bottom old-growth spruce forest, and wildlife habitat.
BC Parks lists moose, grizzly bear, Rocky Mountain elk, fur-bearers, northern long-eared bats, and ecosystems shaped by large forest fires that have swept through the Liard River valley. Recreation includes fishing, hiking, camping, horseback riding, canoeing, river boating, wildlife viewing, hunting, ATV use, and photography.
There are no developed trails. The south-side old BC Hydro road crosses the Trout River toward the Grand Canyon of the Liard, but the crossing can be hazardous. River boat access is via the Liard River.
Plan around backcountry camping, no-trail hiking, horseback travel, ATV access where allowed, river boating, the 34-kilometre Smith River canoe day trip, fishing, wildlife viewing, hunting in season, and canyon photography.
Bring drinking water because potable water is not available. Check advisories. The Grand Canyon contains Class IV and higher rapids, so river travel is only for experienced paddlers.
