Hale Creek (Easy Way)

Total Miles2
Technical Rating
4Moderate
Best TimeSpring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Trail TypeFull-Width Road
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Trail Overview

Hale Creek (The Easy Way) begins just past the 23 km mark of the Morris Valley FSR on the west side of Harrison Lake. Please be aware that this is an active logging area, so exercise caution while watching for logging trucks on your way to the trailhead. This trail is well-suited for lifted vehicles, but stock rigs can navigate it as well, though some scraping may occur on low-clearance vehicles. The path leads down to the Hale Creek Recreation Site, which is managed by the 4 Wheel Drive Association of BC. Along the way, you will encounter mild rocky sections, four creek crossings that can vary seasonally, and notable "elephant humps." Upon reaching the bottom, you will find a picturesque recreation site featuring stunning views of Harrison Lake, complete with a built structure that includes picnic tables and a fire pit, The site offers ample beach camping options as well as forested campsites, and a pit toilet. For those seeking a greater challenge, access to the recreation site is also available via the Hale Creek "The Hard Way" trail.

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Difficulty

Lower clearance vehicles may have some difficulty with the water crossing and "Elephant Humps". The route is still passable with stock rigs with the right line selection.

Technical Rating

4

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Adam Clemas
Jul 12, 2026
2017 Jeep Wrangler Smoky Mountain edition
Open
Rough/DeterioratedDusty
Easy Way used to be way easier, used to be able to do it in 4-hi but not anymore definitely a 4-lo trail now, big thanks to those that have marked the chunky rocks that have popped out. Still doable with a bit of care and strategic driving, my rig is basically a stock JKU with slightly larger than stock tires, and I made it fine.
Freckles CM
May 09, 2026
2007 Toyota Tacoma
Open
NormalRough/Deteriorated
Easy way is no longer easy. I would call it medium as there is 3 Little Rock gardens acting as gate keepers. And 3-4 stream crossings which is easy. High clearance is a must and 4x4. Other than that as the years go on the more deteriorated this easy route will be.
Sebastion M
Mar 18, 2026
2024 Ford Ranger Raptor
Open
Muddy/Wet
dave
Dec 06, 2025
Open
Rough/DeterioratedMuddy/Wet
Tyler Chyzzy
Aug 01, 2025
Open
Dusty
Sam Everatt
Feb 13, 2025
Open
Snow/Ice

Hale Creek (Easy Way) Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • Single Track
  • 50 Inch
  • 60 Inch
  • High Clearance
  • Full Width

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