West Twin Provincial Park and Protected Area
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]
| West Twin Provincial Park and Protected Area | |
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IUCN category II (national park)[1] | |
 Cariboo Mountains in West Twin Provincial Park | |
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| Location | Fraser-Fort George, British Columbia, Canada |
| Nearest town | McBride |
| Coordinates | 53°24′22″N 120°33′11″W |
| Area | 22,317 ha (86.17 sq mi) |
| Established | June 29, 2000 |
| Governing body | BC Parks |
| Website | West Twin Provincial Park |
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.
References
- "Protected Planet | West Twin Park". Protected Planet. Retrieved 2020-10-30.
- Environment, Ministry of. "West Twin Provincial Park - BC Parks". bcparks.ca. Retrieved 2020-10-30.
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