Skeena East. 
Know before you go
Advisories
Safety information
- There are no developed trails in the protected area.
Review the detailed guides under visit responsibly for more information on staying safe and preserving our natural spaces.
Visit responsibly
Follow these guides to ensure your activities are safe, respectful, and ecologically friendly:
Maps and location
Getting there
Access to the protected area is by air.
Camping
Wilderness camping
Wilderness camping is allowed, but no facilities are provided.
When visiting the backcountry, always follow Leave No Trace outdoor ethics. To learn more about staying safe in the backcountry, read our backcountry guide.
Things to do
Pets and domestic animals must be on a leash at all times. You are responsible for their behaviour and must dispose of their excrement. Backcountry areas are not suitable for dogs or other pets due to wildlife issues and the potential for problems with bears.
This protected area is open to hunting during the lawful game season. See the British Columbia Hunting and Trapping regulations synopsis for further details.
Anyone hunting in British Columbia must comply with BC hunting regulations. To learn more, see the fishing and hunting guide.
About this protected area
The protected area lies within the asserted traditional territories of the Carrier Sekani Tribal Council, Gitxsan First Nation and Tsay Keh Dene Nation.
Sustut Protected Area was designated by the provincial government in 2001 following recommendations from the Fort St. James Land and Resource Management Plan.
The Connelly Range and Hogem Ranges of the Omenica Mountains are protected in this vast wilderness area. The complex of mature, old-growth and wetland forests provide an excellent representation of the moist cold Engelmann spruce subalpine fir biogeoclimatic subzone. Volcanic features such as fumaroles and basalt cliffs are found in the area.
Mountain goats find high value habitat on the basaltic cliffs in the protected area, while large tracts of pristine wilderness provide habitat for caribou, grizzly and black bear, and stone sheep. Salmon and steelhead are found within the waters of the Atsitka and Sustut Rivers.
Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples
BC Parks honours Indigenous Peoples’ connection to the land and respects the importance of their diverse teachings, traditions, and practices within these territories. This park webpage may not adequately represent the full history of this park and the connection of Indigenous Peoples to this land. We are working in partnership with Indigenous Peoples to update our websites so that they better reflect the history and cultures of these special places.
Contact
| Protected area-specific questions and feedback | Contact the BC Parks regional office in Smithers. |
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| General questions and feedback for BC Parks | We answer emails weekdays from 9 am to 5 pm Pacific Time. |
