NORTH BANNOCK 1 - "Bannock Creek FSR", "Bannock FSR"
Selkirk Natural Resource District
Distance
20.16 km
Last Road Report
Aug 27, 2025
Closures
No Posted Closures
Location
NORTH BANNOCK 1
Permit Holder
Interfor Corporation
Waypoints
Conditions
Start to 12.2 km
Good Condition
100d ago
12.2 to 20.1 km
Somewhat Degraded
454d ago
Description
This is the service road typically used to access the Valhalla's.
Road Bulletins
Great condition, some looser sections past the switchbacks at 6km but still 2wd passable.
[From Michelle S] - I was just there yesterday. Road is in decent shape. Last couple of km a little rough but totally doable in a Honda CRV. Trail is in great shape. A spectacular hike
[From Zachary L] - Hey! Went and skied Gimli on May 8th. Road to trailhead has been plowed and maintained all winter. Active logging on the FSR still. They are using RR9. The skin/walk up was mixed conditions. Had to take skis off to cross creeks, etc. It’s not a fun skin up anymore. Not a very fun walk up in boots, either, but it looked like somebody made it to the top with just boots on that date. See: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wkhikingaccess/permalink/7636361169746951
Should be no problem in AWD SUV to Gimli trailhead, could probably get a 2wd sedan or hatchback pretty close as well, or maybe even all the way with a confident driver. Steep(ish) hill before the trailhead, we saw a Subaru Impreza call it here & walk the last 1-2km. Plenty of chicken wire around.