1. Murray Canyon Overlook Trail leads to a good view of Murray Canyon,
which contains Murray River. To get to the trailhead, get off Highway 52
at coordinates N 55⁰17.700' W 120⁰53.873'.
Here we are Southbound on BC Highway 52, with a sign indicating 1.5 km
to the trailhead.
BC Highway 52 near Tumbler Ridge
2. Turn right 300 meters past the sign.
BC Highway 52 at Murray Canyon Overlook Trail access road turnoff
3. The view of the dirt road right after the turnoff. The road is quite
smooth until the next turn.
Murray Canyon Overlook Trail access road near Tumbler Ridge BC Canada
4. Turn right at the fork 900 meters later. If you have a low-clearance
vehicle, it would be a good idea to park here. The trailhead is only 300
meters away, and the final stretch features several deep ruts which
might prove problematic.
Access road to Murray Canyon Overlook Trail near Tumbler Ridge British
Columbia
5. The final stretch.
Murray Canyon Overlook Trail access road near Tumbler Ridge BC Canada
6. 1.2 kilometers after the Highway 52 turnoff, we are at the trailhead.
Plenty of parking here, and there is a large camping area a few hundred
meters down the road. Coordinates: N 55⁰17.360' W 120⁰54.739'. Elevation:
955 meters.
Parking area for Murray Canyon Overlook Trail near Tumbler Ridge British
Columbia
7. The trailhead is located on the left side.
Trailhead for Murray Canyon Overlook Trail near Tumbler Ridge BC
8. This trail is quite easy. At first, the path goes through a forest.
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Murray Canyon Overlook Trail BC Canada
9. Twenty minutes later, the trail emerges from the forest, and the
canyon is straight ahead.
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Murray Canyon Overlook Trail near Tumbler Ridge BC
10. Here it is.
Murray Canyon seen from Murray Canyon Overlook Trail near Tumbler Ridge
British Columbia Canada
11. The path then descends somewhat steeply, makes a
sharp left turn, and proceeds along
the canyon.
Murray Canyon Overlook Trail - Tumbler Ridge Hike
12. Watch your step, as it is, indeed, quite steep below the path.
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13. Murray River is flowing at the bottom of the canyon.
Murray River seen from Murray Canyon Overlook Trail by Tumbler Ridge BC
Canada
14. There are several benches along the path.
Murray Canyon Overlook Trail - Hiking in British Columbia
15. You can also see wind turbines far ahead. Substantial zoom used.
Wind Turbines near Tumbler Ridge BC
16. One more bench. It was quiet, with good views and lots of green.
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17. Murray River.
Murray River near Tumbler Ridge BC Canada Hiking
18. Looking right.
Murray Canyon by Tumbler Ridge British Columbia
19. The third bench is located at the end of the trail. The above two
photos were taken from near this bench. Coordinates: N
55⁰16.925' W 120⁰55.139'. Elevation: 1,004 meters.
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20. We now have a Garmin GPSMAP 64s, and here are the hiking stats for
this trail. Trip odometer (3.87km) = total distance traveled during this hike
(round trip), Odometer = total distance ever traveled with this GPS
turned on.
Garmin GPSMAP 64s
Murray Canyon Overlook Trail is an easy hike which leads to several good
views.
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Murray Canyon Overlook
Trail
(near Tumbler
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