The route provides paved access to the settlements of the Nisga'a Nation - Gitlaxt'aamiks (New Aiyansh), Gitwinksihlkw (Canyon City), Ging̱olx (Kincolith), Laxgalts'ap (Greenville), Nass Camp and others.

It enters the Nass Country via the valley of Kitsumkalum Lake, which connects from the Skeena and via the Nisga'a Memorial Lava Bed Provincial Park.

The route heads north from Terrace and once into the Nass River Valley then travels west to Ging̱olx (Kincolith) for a total of 169 kilometres (105 mi).

[4] The number 113 was assigned due to its historical significance to the Nisga'a.

In 1887, a Nisga'a chief traveled to Victoria to meet with provincial government representatives, demanding self-government.