Mount Terry Fox Park is adjacent to the west boundary of Mount Robson Park, about three hours from Prince George and near Tete Jaune Cache, Valemount, and McBride. BC Parks says this is a day-use only park with limited facilities and no road access.
A Highway 16 viewpoint seven kilometres west of Mount Robson's west gate provides a view of the mountain, though that pull-off is not part of the park.
Mount Terry Fox is historically significant as a memorial to Terry Fox and his achievements. BC Parks explains that Terry Fox, from Port Coquitlam, lost a leg to bone cancer and set out to run across Canada to raise funds for cancer research. He completed 5,375 kilometres before illness forced him to end the run, and he died on June 28, 1981.
The mountain was officially dedicated on September 22, 1981, by Terry Fox's family and the people of British Columbia. For hikers, the route to Mount Terry Fox is very challenging, rough, steep in sections, and involves significant elevation change.
View the mountain from the Highway 16 viewpoint, hike the difficult route to Mount Terry Fox if fully prepared, reflect on Terry Fox's legacy, and use the park as a solemn day-use mountain destination near Mount Robson.
Allow 10 to 12 hours round trip for the hike. Bring drinking water because potable water is not available. Firearms and hunting are prohibited, alcohol consumption in public areas is prohibited, pets must be leashed, and backcountry areas are not suitable for dogs because of wildlife concerns.
