Recreation site (day use only)
Region
Watson Lake
Serviced
to
Gate Open
Gate open year-round
Warning
The dense woods and low visitation make this a popular wildlife corridor. Be bear aware.
Site description
- One-way, 2.2 km forested trail with interpretive panels.
- Trail ends with a view of the canyon at the Liard River.
- The river's Kaska name is Nêt’i Tué’ meaning "river flowing from mountains."
- Parking lot shared with the Town of Watson Lake's Lucky Lake day-use area.
- Day-use area: closed 11 pm to 7 am.
Location
Highway
Alaska Highway
Highway kilometre
971.0
GPS coordinates
60.019°N 128.580°W
Map download
Liard Canyon Recreation Site Map
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Site directions
Park at the Lucky Lake day-use area and pass by the baseball diamonds and beach to access the trail.
Services available
Outhouse unisex
Hiking trails
Viewing structures or signage about local cultural and natural history