It flows through the Fraser Plateau to the West Road River.

[4] The Baezaeko River's name is derived from a Dakelh word besikoh meaning "basalt river", referring specifically to the black basalt from which arrowheads were made.

The Baezaeko River originates in and flows through the Fraser Plateau.

From its source it flows generally east, then northeast and north.

[6][7][8] The Coglistiko River joins the Baezaeko from the west.