The BC Government and the US Forest Service offer a variety of recreational opportunities within easy driving distance of Stewart, British Columbia and Hyder, Alaska.

Fish Creek Wildlife Observation Site (Alaska)

Access: Drive North of Hyder for 4 miles (6.4 km) along the Salmon River Road. Parking for the observation site is located just past the Fish Creek bridge.
Site description: The location provides excellent opportunities to view black and grizzly bears during the months of July and August as they feed on salmon. The site is day use only, no camping is permitted. Ranger programs are given in the evenings during June, July and August.

US Forest Service Fish Creek Page

Titan Trail (Alaska)

Access: Drive north of Hyder for 4.25 miles (6.8 km) along the Salmon River Road to  where the trailhead is located on the right hand side.
Trail description: A moderate to difficult 4.8 mile (7.7 km) climb that follows an old mule trail which accesses the historic Titan Mine site. The trail, built in 1922, also provided access to several other mineral claims in the area.

US Forest Service Titan Trail Page

Sluice Box/Barney's Gulch Trail

Access: When leaving Stewart on Highway 37A cross the Bear River and take the first right towards the Stewart garbage dump. Follow the signs to the trailhead.
Trail description: A short moderate hike that follows the original railway bed leading out of Stewart and then turns right, climbing up along the historic sluice box trail, to a viewpoint overlooking the town of Stewart and the Portland Canal.

United Empire Loyalist Trail

Access: The trailhead begins off of Highway 37A, across from the B.C. Ministry of Highways service yard, in the town of Stewart.
Trail description: A short moderate hike that follows along the Bear River then climbs to a viewpoint overlooking the Bear River Valley and Stewart. Beyond the viewpoint an un-maintained, rough and difficult route continues climbing to the site of the old United Empire Loyalist mine.

Clements Lake Recreation Site

Access: Drive north from Stewart along Highway 37A for approximately 13 km. After crossing the Bitter Creek bridge take the first right. Turn left at the first junction and follow the road, keeping to the right for another 1 km.
Site Description: Clements Lake offers good opportunities for picnicking (five tables), canoeing, camping and a sandy beach for swimming. Motor restrictions apply on the lake. The site is maintained May to October.

Ore Mountain Trail

Access: Drive North from Stewart along Highway 37A for approximately 13 km. After crossing the Bitter Creek bridge take the first right. Turn left at the first junction and follow the road, keeping to the right for another 1 km. From the Clements Lake Recreation Site follow the old road for 300 meters to the trailhead. Note: The road is un-passable by vehicles 200 meters past the recreation site.
Trail description: A moderate to difficult 3.5 km trail that leads to a viewpoint overlooking the Bear River Valley. A rough, marked route continues past tree line to alpine.

American Creek Trail

Access: Drive North from Stewart along Highway 37A for approximately 22 km. After crossing the Bear River bridge take the second left onto a steep gravel road. Follow the road, keeping to the right for 300 meters until you reach the trailhead.
Trail description: A short historic mining trail that follows along American Creek. The trail terminates after 4 km at Champion Creek.