Monashee Pass Road
Historic mining route over the Monashees
The Monashee Pass Road cuts through some of BC’s most rugged terrain, following an old mining route that connected the Columbia River valley to the Okanagan. You’ll climb from the Cherryville area through dense forest before breaking into alpine terrain at around 1,800 meters. The road includes several creek crossings and a steep, rocky section just before the pass that’ll test your approach angles and undercarriage clearance.
This is a solid intermediate trail requiring high-clearance 4WD with skid plates recommended for the rocky sections. Best tackled July through September when snow clears from the higher elevations. No permits required, but fuel up in Lumby beforehand — it’s a long way to the next gas station. The payoff is incredible mountain scenery and good dispersed camping spots near the pass, plus you’re tracing the footsteps of miners who hauled equipment over this same route more than a century ago.
Trail Specs
| Difficulty | Moderate |
|---|---|
| Trail Type | Backcountry |
| Surface | Mixed |
| Features | Camping, High Altitude, Historic, Remote, Scenic, Water Crossings |
| Length (miles) | 28 mi / 45.1 km |
| Duration | 1-2 days |
| Max elevation (ft) | 5900 ft |
| Best season | July-September |
| Minimum vehicle | High-clearance 4WD |
| Nearest town | Lumby, BC |
| Land manager | Ministry of Forests |
| Permit required | No |
| Cell service | None |
| Water crossings | Yes |
| Dispersed camping | Yes |
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