​DISCLAIMER

Road conditions may change quickly, and the information on this site might not be accurate or timely.  Please drive with caution and consult other sources of road and weather information when planning your trip.  Western Forest Products will have no liability whatsoever regarding the content on this site or any damage that might be caused by relying upon that content.

GENERAL INFORMATION 

​Rules of the Road: Read here for call requirements, frequencies, safety, vehicle restrictions and more. Expect log hauling traffic during weekdays from 5AM to 5PM daily. Outside these hours and on weekends, you may encounter other industrial traffic like maintenance and lowbed trucks.

One Way Loop Map: Recreational traffic must follow the one-way loop road. View here.

Operational Information Map: The Stillwater map is published quarterly. Please click here to view the most current version. The information displayed on the Operational Information Map is subject to change over time.
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Stillwater Forest Operation Firewood Permits: Firewood permits are not available at this time. Permits will be available again starting in October 2025.

​INFORMATION BULLETINS

SUMMER ROAD CLOSURE
WHERE: Alpine Main
DATES: May 27 - September 30, 2025

The bridge at the SW end of Freda Lake will be removed and transported to the new Eldred River crossing site. 

The new access to Alpine Main will be constructed pending the appropriate approvals process. 

As a reminder to hikers, Freda Mountain can still be accessed via the original trailhead on J-Branch.


May 16, 2025
Road Closure: The Daniels Main at 3 Mile is closed at this time due to a recent landslide impacting the road.

Truck Log Hauling:
  • Alaska Pine, Spring Main, Goat Main, Freda Main, and Stillwater Main.
  • You can also view the active haul routes highlighted in red on the Operational Information Map.
Powell Lake:
  • Harvesting operations have started on Goat Island and in Powell Daniels, and will continue to the end of summer.
Road Construction:
  • Up B-Branch in the Eldred
  • Jenna Branch near Freda Lake
  • Olsens near Powell Lake
  • Powell Daniels
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​DO YOU HAVE A TIP?
​LET US KNOW:

This is a community site. Let us know if you see anything out of the ordinary on your trip.

If it's safe to do so, take a photo or video of the current condition. Share a few words and use our handle @WFPRoadInfo and a road hashtag.
eg. Use #PowellRiver in your social post.

​WESTERN FOREST PRODUCTS CARES ABOUT YOUR SAFETY.

We want you to be prepared if you drive on the logging roads we manage. Before starting your trip on the Sunshine Coast in the Powell River area, it's important to plan ahead. Here are a few things you can do:

Before You Drive

  1. Check Environment Canada for weather alerts, and be familiar with the local forecast.
  2. Check current road conditions on Twitter using @WFPRoadInfo and the #Bamfield hashtag or the feed on this website. Cellphone service is very limited and unreliable on this road. Issues like flooding and heavy industrial activity could end or significantly slow down your trip. 
  3. Ensure your vehicle is in good working order, has a full tank of fuel and is equipped with an inflated spare tire and the tools needed to change that tire.
  4. Carry water, snacks, warm clothing, blankets and road safety gear to keep you healthy during an unexpected breakdown, flooding, blown over trees or industrial activity causing delays.​

While You Drive

  1. Always drive with your headlights on. Even in the daytime.
  2. Follow the speed limit and go slower if you need to. Traveling at a high speeds on industrial roads puts everyone at risk and won't make a big difference to your overall travel time.
  3. Expect to see heavy equipment and logging trucks.
  4. Expect to see wildlife.
  5. Bridges are single lane so please take your time and yield to logging trucks.
  6. If the road is dusty and you have limited visibility please wait for the dust to settle before continuing.​