Upper Flathead FSR
Rocky Mountain Natural Resource District
Wildlife Act - Vehicle Restrictions
This road may be affected by a motor vehicle prohibition zone from January 1 to December 31.Consult the regulations map for exemptions and further details: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/sports-recreation-arts-and-culture/outdoor-recreation/motor-vehicle-prohibitions/region-4/schedule-1/mvpr_1_61_flathead_river_eastside_akamina_creek_kishinena_peak.pdf.
Road Details
| Location | FLATHEAD |
|---|---|
| Condition | Somewhat Degraded (Last updated 32d) |
| Condition Details | Road has rough spots, water bars or moderate washouts and may require high-clearance 4WD |
| Closures | No Posted Closures |
| Length | 36.84km |
| Owner | District Manager Rocky Mountain (drm) |
| Waypoints | Download GPX |
Road Description
No description.
Road Bulletins
From Corbin, this road is in good shape to the Barnes Lake turnoff at 4.5 km. After that it deteriorates, but was in decent shape for us to get a Subaru to the big washout at 10.5 km.
Of note, this road might benefit from subdividing into segments as its conditions (and name) varies considerably. Most access comes via the Lodgepole/Harvey arriving at what this site labels km 37. Heading south from here, the road is in good, 2WD shape to ~km 65 and the junction with the Couldrey FSR. From the Couldrey FSR to the border it is Somewhat Degraded, especially the last couple km to the old border crossing where it gets muddy with some wet spots. South of the junction with the Kishinena FSR (km 53) its name changes to the Flathead Border FSR. Heading North from the Lodgepole, the road is called the Upper Flathead FSR and numbers count up. This road is also rougher with some rocky spots that have been underwater in recent high water events. The bridge at ~km 21.5 is in poor shape (see photos) but was crossed with a spotter. We left the road at ~km 17.5 to head up the McLatchie so cannot comment between there and Corbin, though I have heard its high clearance 4WD only.
Road in ok condition. Lots of rocks in some places. A few sketchy bridges, but passable even with a full size truck. Spotter preferred.
