West Twin Provincial Park and Protected Area

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West Twin Provincial Park and Protected Area
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Location Fraser-Fort George, British Columbia, Canada
Nearest town McBride
Coordinates 53°24′22″N120°33′11″W / 53.406°N 120.553°W / 53.406; -120.553 Coordinates: 53°24′22″N120°33′11″W / 53.406°N 120.553°W / 53.406; -120.553
Area22,317 ha (86.17 sq mi)
EstablishedJune 29, 2000
Governing body BC Parks
Website West Twin Provincial Park

West Twin Provincial Park and Protected Area is a provincial park and protected area located in the Robson Valley of British Columbia, Canada. It was established on June 29, 2000 to protect local wildlife and to preserve the only protected corridor across Robson Valley. [2]

Facilities

The park is largely undeveloped with only walk-in camping and a single alpine hut available for campers. [2]

The West Twin Oldgrowth Area, which is located just east of where Hwy. 16 crosses West Twin Creek, is stand of giant and ancient western red cedars that can be viewed from a short hiking trail that loops through the area.

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References

  1. "Protected Planet | West Twin Park". Protected Planet. Retrieved 2020-10-30.
  2. 1 2 Environment, Ministry of. "West Twin Provincial Park - BC Parks". bcparks.ca. Retrieved 2020-10-30.