The Bickford Mountain Lookout trail/route near Chetwynd, BC, was developed through a partnership involving Recreation Sites and Trails BC, the Chetwynd Outdoors Society, and local volunteers, with significant funding contributions from Glencore (formerly Xstrata Coal). The trail provides access to the historical fire lookout site.
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Description: The trail is a 5.8 km route (often considered a difficult, undeveloped route) that leads to the former fire tower site, according to the Chetwynd Outdoors Society.Â
Partnership:Â The project was a collaboration, with $10,000 contributed by Recreation Sites and Trails BC and support from the Wildfire Management Branch.
Volunteers:Â The Chetwynd Outdoors Society and volunteers were key to creating and maintaining the route.
Helicopter Support: Buffalo Aerial Helicopter Services assisted with transporting materials to the site.
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