Hole-in-the-Wall Park
About this Park
Hole-In-The-Wall Park is named after the resurgence spring which emerges from a limestone rock wall.
This type of feature occurs when water travels underground through a complex series of caves and either works its way down to a level of impermeable rock or until it reaches the top of the water table. The water flow may then travel along the surface of the impermeable rock until it reaches the surface as a spring. This type of feature is usually associated with cave features, particularly where the predominant stone is limestone.
Visitors to Hole-in-the-Wall Park will be amazed by the size and sheer volume of water. Surrounded by lush vegetation and a spectacular vertical blue-gray wall of limestone, this geological feature is impressive and easily accessible via a short 40 m walk from the road.
Safety information
- Bring your own drinking water, as potable water is not available in the park. All surface water must be treated, boiled or filtered.
Special notes
- Off-Road Vehicles (ORVs) are prohibited in this park. ORVs include ATVs, off-road motorcycles, snowmobiles and side-by-sides.
Location notes
Hole-in-the-Wall Park is located 50 km along the Sukunka Forest Service Road. The closest communities, towns and cities are Tumbler Ridge and Chetwynd.
Activities
- 9800: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.
- 9800:Hiking There is a short 40 metre hiking trail from the Sukunka Forest Service road to the spring. 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.
- 9800:Wildlife viewing At the end of the 40 metre trail, there is a rustic viewpoint area to observe the resurgence spring.
- 9800:Pets on leash Pets and domestic animals must be on a leash at all times. You are responsible for their behaviour and must dispose of their excrement. Backcountry areas are not suitable for dogs or other pets due to wildlife issues and the potential for problems with bears.
- 9800:Horseback riding Horseback riding is permitted.
- 9800:Winter recreation Visitors wanting to observe the spring in the winter, can snowshoe the 40 metre trail.
Facilities
- 9800:Campfires While campfires are allowed and campfire rings are provided at each campsite, we encourage visitors to conserve wood and protect the environment by minimizing the use of fire and using campstoves instead. Firewood can be purchased in the park or you may bring your own wood. Fees for firewood are set locally and may vary from park to park. To preserve vegetation and ground cover, please don’t gather firewood from the area around your campsite or elsewhere in the park (this is a ticketable offence under the Park Act). Dead wood is an important habitat element for many plants and animals and it adds organic matter to the soil.
Location
55.14739, -121.85604 · Peace
