Road Bulletins

Easy driving right to the end. 2WD except for a couple boulders and dips near the end that require at least an SUV clearance

Andrea Tate - Jul 06, 2026

Drove a ways up to camp. All easy good condition, looked like it kept going.

Andrea Tate - Jul 04, 2026
C-242A
14d

Very deep water bar at start of C-242A but passable with high clearance vehicle. About 4-5 more deep water bars to trail head to Chance but passable c...

James Barb - Jul 18, 2026

Forest management company has dug out entrance and placed a wall of boulders preventing any access unless through the gate

Graham Gunn - Jul 18, 2026

Not much has changed, some boulders have been moved to the side just before the bridge at 12km so you can park in a more open area.

There was a sm...

Emily Nadia Kasal - Jul 13, 2026

The road is in ok condition, but is being taken back by nature

Steve Parkinson - Jul 18, 2026

The road is in excellent condition and has been recently groomed. There is a lot of logging activity in the area, so beware of trucks

Steve Parkinson - Jul 18, 2026
119E
14d

The road surface is dirt and gravel and in good condition

Steve Parkinson - Jul 18, 2026

The road surface is mostly dirt and small rocks with a fair amount of grass in the track. The trail appears lightly travelled but downed trees have be...

Steve Parkinson - Jul 18, 2026
1C
14d

Road surface is dirt and gravel. It is fairly well maintained. There has been logging off this road recently. Small water bars. No issues even for a c...

Steve Parkinson - Jul 18, 2026

This is a branch off of CP99 Dutton Cr road. The road is steeper than Dutton Cr and is mostly dirt and grass, but has some shelf roads and some steep ...

Steve Parkinson - Jul 14, 2026

Continuation of Dutton CK and CP230/234. More first and loose rocks. Steeper sections than earlier and more shelf roads. The road continues past the m...

Steve Parkinson - Jul 14, 2026

Road is in decent condition, but appears rarely travelled. It is mostly dirt surface with some gravel and sand sections. There are some slopes with lo...

Steve Parkinson - Jul 14, 2026

Only drove until the 11KM marker. Great conditions. Barely potholed. Scattered sharp rocks in the first km or so. Still driveable with any car.

Ashley Melanson - Jul 12, 2026

Compacted dirt, minor potholing, and minimal rocks compared to the main FSR. Great condition for any car.

Ashley Melanson - Jul 12, 2026

Creek crossing/bridge bypass is the only real obstacle (see photos). Road has water bars but is drivable to the end without much difficulty.

Tanja Schnabel - Jul 16, 2026

Road blocked at Suskwa River Bridge due to encampment.

Big Blue FJ - Jul 16, 2026

Update: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/industry/natural-resource-use/resource-roads/local-road-safety-information/thompson-rivers-natural-resource...

Rob Bacon - Jun 03, 2026
SEC 11
17d

Many waterbars, but otherwise not bad

Steve Ansell - Jul 06, 2026

Good condition overall, but with moderate waterbars

Steve Ansell - Jul 06, 2026

Hiked into the north end from Kananaskis Lakes, so didn't actually drive any of the road, but saw two pickup trucks arriving at the end at Lower Elk L...

Steve Ansell - Jul 09, 2026

Mostly smooth, a little bumpier in the second half but still 2wd friendly and faster in a jeep. Went as far as the fantastically scenic Chilko lake ca...

Raphael Smith - Jul 15, 2026

Excellent condition. 2wd friendly all the way but faster in a Jeep. Recently improved road. Only went as far as the turnoff to Nemaiah Rd as was heade...

Raphael Smith - Jul 15, 2026

Gate at 2km was locked solid (not dummy locked).

Jeff Han - Jul 12, 2026

good condition FSR until 3.1k where a steep river crossing is required. Only a real off-road vehicle would be able to cross.

laurent gervais - Jul 10, 2026

The gate at 0km was open on July 12, 2026.
The road is in great condition and is 2wd friendly. We didn't check out the bridge and just went straight...

Yumi Imai - Jul 12, 2026
J1000
18d

In generally good shape. Quite steep and loose higher up.

Billy Joe - Mar 22, 2026

Most of the road is in good condition. First obstacle is a creek crossing at 11.5km which was fine in a 4Runner. A few deep water bars and some bush a...

Tanja Schnabel - Jul 11, 2026

Most of the road is in good condition. First obstacle is a creek crossing at 11.5km which was fine in a 4Runner. A few deep water bars and some bush a...

Tanja Schnabel - Jul 11, 2026

road is washed out and culvert is removed/washed out with the full stream of the creek running through.

Greg Watson - Jul 14, 2026