The 12 km trail is just off the highway along the right-of-way. At the Smithers end, it is along the west side of the highway. At about midway, it will crosses the highway via an underpass and follow the east side of the highway to Telkwa.

Phase 1 extended from Babine Lake rd. to the Smithers Bridge for a total length of 3.7km. It is paved with a centerline.