Driving the treacherously steep Bella Coola Road in British Columbia
Bella Coola Road is a 454-kilometer drive in British Columbia, Canada, linking Bella Coola and Williams Lake. Known for its steep grades, this scenic route takes you through diverse landscapes, from desert canyons near the Fraser River to glaciated peaks.
Road To Bella Coola - Backcountry Canada Travel
Mar 14, 2024 · Bella Coola’s famous Hill is legendary for its steep descent. The actual Hill is a 15 km (9.3 miles) gravel road dropping 5,000 feet from the Chilcotin Plateau into the Bella Coola Valley near sea level.
Driving 'The Hill' into and out of Bella Coola, BC - ExploreNorth
"The Hill", Bella Coola's famous "Freedom Road" (see the sign to the right), is legendary for it's drop. Like many legends, the stories are usually greatly exaggerated, and even The Milepost and Wikipedia have inaccurate figures published/posted.
Surviving the Bella Coola: The 'impossible' road that's been …
Feb 21, 2020 · The town of Bella Coola may be tiny, but it’s full of history. It’s home to the Bella Coola Valley Museum , Clayton Falls, scenic hiking trails, grizzly bears, ancient petroglyphs, and modern-day grocery stores and gas stations.
The Hill: The story behind one of BC’s most treacherous roads and the ...
May 12, 2016 · They’re talking about a notoriously steep, unpaved stretch of Highway 20 that connects the Chilcoltin Plateau to the Bella Coola Valley. The 43-kilometre road descends some 1,800 metres with...
What to know before you go... Bella Coola - BCMountainLodge
Mar 5, 2019 · Some of the best things about the Bella Coola Valley and what makes it so special is what could cause challenges if one fails to plan. The Valley is quite spread out (approximately 75kms long) and there are glorious sights to behold from the harbour to “The Hill.”
Bella Coola | Central Coast - Travel British Columbia
The Bella Coola Valley is a gem of natural beauty within the Coast region of British Columbia. Wilderness abounds and beckons nature lovers and soft adventurers who wish to get off the well-trodden tourist path. It is also a key gateway to what is …
The Road to Bella Coola - GlobeRovers
Jul 1, 2020 · Bella Coola’s famous Hill is legendary for its steep descent. The actual Hill is a 15 km gravel road dropping 5,000 feet from the Chilcotin Plateau into the Bella Coola Valley near sea level.
How to Spend a Perfect Weekend in Bella Coola - InsideHook
Jul 26, 2023 · The most adventurous option is driving to Bella Coola, a 14-16-hour road trip from Vancouver that takes you through some of British Columbia’s wildest scenery and includes an infamous stretch of Highway 20 known as “the Hill,” a winding gravel mountain pass of nerve-shattering switchbacks, grades as steep as 18%, blind corners and a ...
Bella Coola, British Columbia. Bella Coola Valley, BC - BC …
This scenic 440 km (272 mi.) trip across BC's Chilcotin Country from Williams Lake (1,000 km from Vancouver) becomes quite spectacular when you drive the steep hill into the Bella Coola Valley.