Boston Bar Creek does not come near the town of Boston Bar, but the headwaters of the Anderson River are only 10 km north and the river joins the Fraser River near the town.   Boston Bar Creek’s source is the mountains on both sides of the Coquihalla Summit’s western slopes.   On the north side, the snows melting from Zopkios Ridge, including Yak and Nak Peaks drain into the valley bottom.   We cross this stream on our way to the top of Yak Peak.   From the slopes of Zupjok and Bombtram Mountain another stream flows to the highway area.   We cross this stream when we hike Zupjok and Iago Peaks.

From the south side, the creek is fed by meltwaters and runoff from Needle Peak and Flatiron Peak.   We cross one of these streams when we hike these mountains.

The creek rushes downhill next to the Coquihalla Highway from an altitude of 1149m to 432 m in 16 km.

One of the best places to see the creek is at the Portia Interchange.   We can cross a wooden bridge and get back onto the highway quickly.   The Pipeline Road is gated and only open to hikers, mountain bikers and equestrian riders.   It drops to the old Coquihalla Canyon track.

These photos were taken in spring when the snows on the peaks were melting rapidly.

The confluence of Boston Bar Creek and the Coquihalla River is out of sight from the highway.   The final section is in a narrow gorge which cascades into the river.

We can view Boston Bar Creek from various spots on the long hill of the Coquihalla from Portia to the Zopkios Ridge Rest Stop, but one of the best pullouts is from the bridge at the Portia Interchange.

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