FAQs

The Berg Lake Corridor includes the well-known BLT and the surrounding area, including Mumm Basin, Whitehorn Mountain, Mount Robson, and Snowbird Pass.

The Berg Lake Trail is a 23km one way hike past towering mountain, glaciers, and the vivid blue Robson River. For over 100 years the trail has been marketed as a great beginners’ backcountry hike and brings outdoor enthusiasts from all over the world. With six campgrounds along the trail – Kinney Lake, Whitehorn, Emperor, Marmot, Berg Lake, Rearguard, and Robson Pass – there are many options of where to stay (approximately 100 sites between all campgrounds). Overnight campers are required to register in advance and stay in their designated campground each night. Prior to 2020, the BLT saw tens of thousands overnight users a season (May -September) and hundreds of more day-users. Additional hiking trips into Snowbird Pass, Mumm Basin, etc. are accessed from the Berg Lake Trail.

When the initial management plan for Mount Robson Park was developed in 1992 (was updated in 2011), one recommendation was to have a second plan that focused solely on recreation management within the Berg Lake Corridor due to the intensive recreation the area receives.

It is an opportune time to re-evaluate the plan and create a vision for the next 25 years, because:

• Mount Robson is a flagship park and one of the busiest in the province
• The vision for the original Berg Lake Corridor Plan was developed for 2000-2025, and 
• The substantial reconstruction efforts due to the 2021 flood are nearing completion.

In 2021, the BLT experienced a significant flooding event due to the heat dome that covered much of B.C. With the excess heat, rapid melting of snow/ice, and increased precipitation, the Robson River rose 20 feet, destroying bridges, campgrounds, and leaving a ton of debris in its wake. For the last three years extensive work has gone on to rebuild the trail and design it with climate resiliency in mind. The remainder of the 2021 season/2022 saw the trail fully closed, while work began. In 2023, the first 7 kilometres to the Kinney Lake Campground reopened. Summer of 2024 will see both Kinney Lake and Whitehorn campgrounds reopen, and it is anticipated that the entire trail will be ready to use come 2025.

• There may be some changes, however no major changes have been discussed at this point. Public input at the initial stage and on the draft plan is important. The surveys will help to determine if changes are needed. 
• Doing a thorough review of the current plan will help determine where gaps exist and where additional visitor use management strategies are needed.