Bella Coola suggestions

Iskitoo · 05-31-2011, 06:15 PM

I was thinking about leaving for Bella Coola this Thursday and was wondering about a route fron Chasm to Gang Ranch to Big Creek then to Lee's Corner. Is this snow free this time of year? Is there a better route? I have five days to ride. Thanks for any suggestions.
Jeff

Olde HM · 05-31-2011, 07:43 PM

it will be snow free for sure. I have done the route a couple of times and one route I really liked was head into the Nemaiah valley and there is a great road, double track that flows along the edge of Chilko lake. It heads north from the edge of the lake along to Tsuniah lake. You come out at Chilko Lake Lodge and then ride back up to the hwy at Tatla Lake. It is a long loop and I needed gas which I bought from one of the outfitter lodges, as I think it was about 350kms or so. But it was a really nice diversion off the main highway.

I have done the Gang Ranch out to Riske Creek which is really nice too. THe backroads of BC book had the road I am referring to on it so it was easy to find and well worth it. I hope that helps.

kegonlegs · 05-31-2011, 11:15 PM

Olde knows what he is talking about,last year i went from Clinton to Hanceville thru Gang ranch and Big creek follow the b.c. backroads book.Same day went to Bella Colla then the next day Tatla-Tsuniah-Nemiah-Hanceville,Funny was when the gas station owner in Tatla said people take thier VW camper vans thru no prob

.I dont know.Have fun very nice ride.

Mercenary · 05-31-2011, 11:48 PM

Just so you know...they issued a flood watch for the west Chilcoltin today.....

Iskitoo · 06-01-2011, 08:31 PM

Thanks for the info. I'm thinking I may wait until I have closer to a week for the trip. I should have the Backroads of B.C. book by then. Oh, and, go Canucks!
Cheers, Jeff

05-31-2011, 06:15 PM	#1
Iskitoo ^OP Adventurer Joined: May 2008 Location: A little East of Woolley Oddometer: 29	Bella Coola suggestions I was thinking about leaving for Bella Coola this Thursday and was wondering about a route fron Chasm to Gang Ranch to Big Creek then to Lee's Corner. Is this snow free this time of year? Is there a better route? I have five days to ride. Thanks for any suggestions. Jeff

05-31-2011, 07:43 PM	#2
Olde HM Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2005 Location: Whistler, BC, Canuckistan Oddometer: 119	it will be snow free for sure. I have done the route a couple of times and one route I really liked was head into the Nemaiah valley and there is a great road, double track that flows along the edge of Chilko lake. It heads north from the edge of the lake along to Tsuniah lake. You come out at Chilko Lake Lodge and then ride back up to the hwy at Tatla Lake. It is a long loop and I needed gas which I bought from one of the outfitter lodges, as I think it was about 350kms or so. But it was a really nice diversion off the main highway. I have done the Gang Ranch out to Riske Creek which is really nice too. THe backroads of BC book had the road I am referring to on it so it was easy to find and well worth it. I hope that helps. __________________ Cheers, 70 Suzuki TC90, 72 Suzuki DT185, 74 Honda CR125 Elsinore ,75 Honda TL125 Trials, 74 Suzuki GT500 twin, 75 Honda CB550, 77 Suzuki GS750, 81 Suzuki GS1100S, 96 Yamaha TDM850, 98 Triumph Tiger, 01 KTM640SM, 99 Ducati 996SPS, 02 Yamaha WR425, 01 Honda RC51, 04 KTM Adv 950, 06 KTM Adv 950, Montesa 4rt

05-31-2011, 11:15 PM	#3
kegonlegs Adventurer Joined: May 2009 Oddometer: 19	Olde knows what he is talking about,last year i went from Clinton to Hanceville thru Gang ranch and Big creek follow the b.c. backroads book.Same day went to Bella Colla then the next day Tatla-Tsuniah-Nemiah-Hanceville,Funny was when the gas station owner in Tatla said people take thier VW camper vans thru no prob.I dont know.Have fun very nice ride.

05-31-2011, 11:48 PM	#4
Mercenary Mindless Savage Joined: Jan 2004 Location: Ft St John, BC Canada Oddometer: 868	Just so you know...they issued a flood watch for the west Chilcoltin today..... __________________ 2008 DR 650 We can handle it....We're Canadian

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06-01-2011, 08:31 PM	#5
Iskitoo ^OP Adventurer Joined: May 2008 Location: A little East of Woolley Oddometer: 29	Thanks for the info. I'm thinking I may wait until I have closer to a week for the trip. I should have the Backroads of B.C. book by then. Oh, and, go Canucks! Cheers, Jeff