Close-To-The-Edge Park
414 ha
Area
2000
Established
Class A
Park class
Park
Type
About this Park
This park is situated in the Dezaiko Range of the Rocky Mountains, approximately 160 km northeast of Prince George.
Close-To-The-Edge Park protects the internationally significant Close-To-The-Edge cave, which has the deepest shaft and is the third deepest overall cave (472m) in Canada. The cave was bottomed in 2001. The primary shaft drops 255 m straight down, and its diameter varies considerably (up to 30 m). There are also additional, smaller caves in the park.
Safety information
- Close-To-The-Edge cave is particularly dangerous because of its depth and vertical shaft. It is suitable only for very experienced cavers. Access requires crossing Hedrick Creek via a hand-operated cable car.
- Please bring your own drinking water, as potable water is not available in the park. Drinking out of any streams or lakes is not recommended, unless the water has been filtered or treated. There are limited water resources in the eastern half of the park near the cave.
Location notes
The park is accessed from Pass Lake Forest Service Road. The park is located approximately 160 km northeast of Prince George, which is the closest community.
Activities
- 415:Caving There are spelunking opportunities in the various caves in the park. Only experienced spelunkers should attempt these caves.White-Nose SyndromeWhite-Nose Syndrome (WNS) is a fungal disease linked to the mass die-off of hibernating bats in Eastern North America. Humans have accelerated spread by bringing contaminated clothing, gear, and equipment into caves. To learn more about White-Nose Syndrome, read the White-Nose Syndrome fact sheet [PDF], or visit the Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative website. Before you enter a cave, use the gear decontamination instructions.
- 415:Hunting The discharge and carrying of firearms is permitted in this park for the purposes of hunting during open season. Please consult the BC Government Hunting and Trapping Regulations Synopsis for more information. Contact BC Parks at parkinfo@gov.bc.ca with any specific questions.
- 415:Hiking For your own safety and the preservation of the park, obey posted signs and keep to designated trails. Shortcutting trails destroys plant life and soil structure. There is a very rough trail following Hedrick Creek and then a route to Close-To-The-Edge cave location. Hedrick Creek must be crossed via a hand operated cable car.
Location
54.05573, -121.01021 · Robson
