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Dakota Ridge is a winter paradise waiting to be explored. The area offers world-class cross country skiing and snowshoeing on BC’s Sunshine Coast, and it is a 40-minute ferry ride from Horseshoe Bay in West Vancouver.Dakota Ridge is a 1,532 acre plateau featuring 15 kilometres of world class cross country ski trails (classic and skate) and 8 kilometres of snowshoe trails.The trails wind through old growth forests and open areas in a beautiful subalpine setting. Topping out at 1,200 metres, amazing views of the Coast Mountains, Vancouver Island, and Georgia Straight capture the magic of the Sunshine Coast. |
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TicketsFees for the ski and snowshoe trails help to pay a portion of the cost of maintaining the trails, road and facilities. Season passes can be purchased at the Sechelt Aquatic Centre, 5500 Shorncliffe Avenue, Sechelt, or at the Gibsons & Area Community Centre, 700 Park Road, Gibsons. Day passes can be purchased at the above locations as well as at the Dakota Ridge trailhead once season begins (exact fee amount required), at Alpha Adventures and Straight Coffee in Wilson Creek, and at Source for Sports, Off The Edge, and Halfmoon Sea Kayaks Outfitters & Coastal Adventures in Sechelt. *We offer reciprocal passes with four winter recreation facilities in BC.* |
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AmenitiesDakota Ridge is a user pay system with onsite facilities that include a warming hut with fireplace and an outhouse with ecologically sound holding tank. A trail map is located at the trailhead kiosk. The area is patrolled during weekends by volunteer trail hosts who are available to answer questions, monitor trails, and help ensure skier safety. Dakota Ridge is a wilderness area with varying weather conditions, visitors should be prepared for winter weather. Garbage facilities are not available on site, so please pack your garbage out with you. With the exception of one trail, dogs are not allowed on cross-country trails. |
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Road ConditionsUpdated road and weather conditions are available Monday to Friday by calling 604-885-6802 extension 5, and on our Facebook page. http://www.facebook.com/Dakota.SCRD |
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Equipment Rental and LessonsA number of businesses on the Sunshine Coast offer equipment rentals and lessons. Please check in the Sunshine Coast Yellow Pages or search the internet for business locations. The Jackrabbit program is a fun way for kids to learn basic cross-country ski skills. Go to www.tetoutdoor.ca, for program details. |
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Location and AccessDakota Ridge is located at the end of Field Road in Wilson Creek on the Sunshine Coast. The main parking lot is located at the trailhead, 14 kilometres up the forest service road. The access road is plowed on a regular basis. However, winter conditions should be expected on the road. Due to the nature of the road, access is restricted to four-wheel drive vehicles with chains. All terrain vehicles are not permitted in Dakota Ridge.
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