Region:
Watson Lake
Serviced:
May 19 to October 2, 2023
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.
Location
Highway:
Alaska Highway
Highway kilometre:
971.0
GPS coordinates:
60.019°N 128.58°W
Map download:
Liard Canyon Recreation Site Map (155.64 KB)
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