West Twin Provincial Park and Protected Area is a
provincial park
Ischigualasto Provincial Park
A provincial park (or territorial park) is a park administered by one of the provinces of a country, as opposed to a national park. They are similar to state parks in other countries. They are typically open to the ...
and
protected area
Protected areas or conservation areas are locations which receive protection because of their recognized natural, ecological or cultural values. There are several kinds of protected areas, which vary by level of protection depending on the ena ...
located in the
Robson Valley
The Robson Valley is a geographic region of the Canadian province of British Columbia, comprising the section of the Rocky Mountain Trench that lies southeast of the city of Prince George following the Fraser River to the Yellowhead Pass. The nam ...
of
British Columbia
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,
Canada
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. It was established on June 29, 2000 to protect local wildlife and to preserve the only protected corridor across Robson Valley.
Facilities
The park is largely undeveloped with only walk-in camping and a single alpine hut available for campers.
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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
Regional District of Fraser-Fort George
Provincial parks of British Columbia
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