FALKLAND AREA
Estekwalen Mountain (Advanced, 4-5 hours return)
Views, forest, steep cliffs.
Directions: From Falkland travel northwest on Highway 97. Turn right towards the landfill just after the rodeo grounds and then left above the landfill. Proceed for 7 km through switchbacks until you reach a sign on the right indicating parking and the trailhead. 2wd only in dry conditions.
Lisa Road Trail (Beginner to Intermediate)
Directions: From Falkland take the Falkland-Chase Rd, then turn left onto Lisa Rd, cross the cattle guard and turn back along the fence to the trail. 60 minutes up and 35 minutes back, yellow ribbons mark where to turn left and then it dead ends.
The Pillar (Intermediate)
A 90-foot column (hoodoo) of dirt and rock, balancing a huge boulder on its top.
Directions: Travel north from Falkland on Falkland-Chase Rd to Pillar Lake. The Pillar is located on the east side of the road just south of Pillar Lake Lodge. Short walk, but steep. Park at the public access to the lake.
Silver Creek Trails (Intermediate)
Forest, creek.
Directions: Travel west on the Trans Canada Hwy to Salmon Valley Rd. Follow south and turn right on Foothills Rd. turn Follow this road south past the Silver Creek Store. Cross a bridge and about 1 km later you will see the 7th Day Adventists Church on the left. Take the next left and park at the gravel pit. Trip distance is approx. 18.5 km.
NORTH SHUSWAP
Albas (or Celesta) Falls (Intermediate, 1.5 km)
Waterfalls, creek, bridge, forest, lake, beach. A trail follows Celesta Creek upstream for approximately 1.5 km, then crosses the creek and returns to Shuswap Lake.
Directions via land: Traveling west on the Trans Canada Hwy, turn left at Squilax onto Squilax-Angelmont Rd and proceed 45 km to St. Ives. Continue along the Forest Service Rd up most of the west side of Seymour Arm to the Albas Provincial Park sign and turn right. The five falls drop in a series to the left of the road. Parking area and trailhead are at the bottom of the hill.
Directions via water: Closest boat launch is at Steamboat Bay, located on the other side of the creek from the Albas campsite.
Crowfoot Mountain (Advanced, 8 km)
Views, Crowfoot and Mobley Mountains, alpine meadows, wildflowers, birds, animals.
Directions: Traveling west on the Trans Canada Hwy, turn left at Squilax onto Squilax-Angelmont Rd and proceed 28 km to Celista. 2 km east of Celista turn left onto Begulin Rd. After 1.5 km turn right at stop sign onto Line 17, then left onto Garland Rd. After 2.6 km turn right onto Forest Service Rd #730. Watch for logging trucks. For the first 1.7 km stay to the main road, then take the right fork. At 2.2 km cross a bridge and continue up the hill. At 2.8 km stay to the main road (passing a fork on the left) and then stay right (passing a fork on the left). At approx. 3.1 km find the start of the old sheep trail on the left (now a wide ATV track).
Fowler Mountain (Intermediate)
Views, alpine meadows, wildflowers, birds, animals.
Directions: Traveling west on the Trans Canada Hwy, turn left at Squilax onto Squilax-Angelmont Rd and proceed 45 km to St. Ives. Proceed 4 km on the Forest Service Rd. then turn left onto Forest Service Rd #1025. Travel 10.4 km to a junction in the road and park.
Pukeashun Mountain (Advanced)
Views, alpine meadows, wildflowers, birds, animals.
Directions: Traveling west on the Trans Canada Hwy, turn left at Squilax onto Squilax-Angelmont Rd and proceed 13.5 km and turn left onto Scotch Creek Forest Service Rd #670. Travel 22 km - the road turns sharply as it crosses a creek. Stay left. At 27.5 km the Adams Forest Service Rd joins on the left, but keep right and stay on #670. Just before 35 km turn right onto #680. Either park and hike, or 4wd. Cross a creek and take the next road on the left, going up the mountain. Keep right. At 3.7 km from the #670 turnoff, a small sign on the left indicate the trailhead.
Roderick Haig-Brown Provincial Park
Lower Trails (Beginner, multiple trails)
Views of Adams River, salmon spawning viewing areas (end Sept to mid Oct), Interpretive signs, forest, birds, animals.
Directions: Traveling west on the Trans Canada Hwy, turn left at Squilax onto Squilax-Angelmont Rd and proceed 5 km to the park entrance. Turn right and park in the main parking area.
Upper Trails (Beginner, multiple trails, loop)
Views of Adams River, gorge, steep cliffs, forest, meadow, wildflowers, birds.
Directions: Traveling west on the Trans Canada Hwy, turn left at Squilax onto Squilax-Angelmont Rd and proceed approx. 3.5 km to just across the Adams River bridge and park along the right side of the road. Cross the road and follow the path left, along the north side of the river.
Seymour River Falls (Beginner, short walk)
Waterfalls, forest, berries, birds.
Directions: Traveling west on the Trans Canada Hwy, turn left at Squilax onto Squilax-Angelmont Rd and proceed at least 100 km to the Seymour Arm town site. Follow the Forest Service Rd #1100 past the town site and at the 15 km sign you will cross the Seymour River. Proceed for approx. 1.2 km to the wide spot where the river bends. Park and follow signs.
Shuswap Lake Provincial Park (Beginner, multiple trails)
Forest, lake, beach, birds, animals, Visitor Centre, campground.
Directions: Traveling west on the Trans Canada Hwy, turn left at Squilax onto Squilax-Angelmont Rd and proceed 19 km. Obtain a trail map from the Visitor Centre.
Copper Island (Intermediate, 3km loop trail)
Views of Shuswap Lake, forest, birds, steep cliffs.
Directions: Accessible only by water, Copper Island is approx. 2 km from Scotch Creek on the north shore of Shuswap Lake, with Blind Bay to the south. The island is part of Shuswap Lake Marine Provincial Park. There is a small beach and buoys on the island's east side.
Wright Lake (Beginner, 2.5 km)
Forest, wildflowers, birds.
Directions: Accessible only by water, Wright Lake is on the east side of the Seymour Arm of Shuswap Lake, more than half way up the arm. Start on the south side of Wright Creek, crossing over to the north side after a short distance.
SALMON ARM
Canoe Beach Walk (Beginner)
Directions: 9.6 km east of Salmon Arm on the Trans Canada Hwy turn west at Canoe onto 50th St NE. Proceed 1.8 km and turn right onto Parkhill. At the stop sign turn left onto Canoe Beach Drive. Watch for signs to the beach.
Coyote Park (Beginner, multiple trails)
Directions: Access from 54th Ave NE and 60th Ave NE.
Fly Hills (Intermediate)
Views of Salmon Arm and Shuswap lake, wildflowers, picnic tables.
Directions: 3 km west of Salmon Arm turn left onto Salmon Valley Rd. The road changes to 10th Ave SW then becomes 50th St SW. Proceed .5 km and turn right onto 13th Ave SW which becomes Christianson Rd. Proceed 1.4 km and turn onto 5th Ave which turns left and connects to 60th St. Proceed .7 km until the road becomes 15th Ave SW. After 1.3 km the road becomes Fly Hills Forest Rd #170.
Gardom Lake Park (Beginner)
Interpretive trail, old growth, wildflowers, birds, islands.
Directions: 15.8 km south of Salmon Arm on Highway 97B turn right onto Gardom Lake Rd. Travel 3.5 km and turn left onto Park Rd. Proceed .7 km to reach the parking lot.
RJ Haney Heritage Village Nature Trail (Beginner)
Forest, ravine, creek, small bridges, wildflowers, picnic tables, museum, heritage village.
Directions: 1.2 km south on Highway 97B to RJ Haney Heritage Village. The 2 km nature trail begins at Mount Ida Church.
Little Mountain Park (Beginner)
Views of Salmon Arm, wildflowers, steep cliffs.
Directions: Turn right on 30th St SE then left at Okanagan Ave. Proceed to parking lot. 8 km of trails in a figure 8 design appropriate for families.
Larch Hills (Beginner to Intermediate, multiple trails)
Woodlands, wildflowers, ponds, birds, interpretive trail.
Directions: 12 km south of Salmon Arm on Hwy 97B turn east onto Grandview Bench Rd. Proceed approx. 5.5 km then turn left onto Edgar Rd. Proceed 3 km, left at the junction, then travel another 3 km to the Larch Hills ski area.
McGuire Lake (Beginner)
Waterfowl, picnic tables, fountain, paved paths, wheelchair access.
Directions: At the east end of Hudson Ave NE.
Mount Ida (Intermediate to Advanced)
Views, forest, wildflowers, berries, birds, steep cliffs.
Directions for East Peak: Drive 10km south of Trans Canada Hwy on Hwy 97B to Deep Creek Rd. Follow Deep Creek Rd for approx. 4 km to the Forest Service Rd just before property at #496 (watch for children and be respectful of the residence). Follow the steep logging road up and then right onto North Ida Forest Rd. Continue for 5.5 km, staying on the main road, then park at the small road exiting on the right. Walk (or 4wd drive) this road for approx. 1.3 km and watch for the trail head on the left.
Directions for East and West Peaks: South on Shuswap Ave which becomes Foothills Rd. After 3.4 km turn left onto the gravel road prior to Mount Ida Cemetery. This shortly becomes Forest Service Rd #825 on the right, a deactivated road suitable for 4wd. Follow this road up about 7km then park, or go 3.5 km further over rougher terrain to the "saddle". The East peak is the longest distance from the saddle and the most arduous climb. The west peak is about 30 minutes.
Raven Trail (Beginner)
Lake view, birds.
Directions: Trailhead is on east side of Marine Park Drive, near the Railroad tracks. Alternate route starts at Raven subdivision at the foot of 47th Ave. 4 km level trail that follows the bird sanctuary. No pets allowed.
Rubberhead (Advanced)
Directions: Travel about 7 km east on Trans Canada Hwy from Salmon Arm towards Sicamous. Just before the Federated Co-op Mill is the Salmon Arm mound, park here. Find the trail between the two parking lots on the right side of the highway across from the mill. Keep to the main road and look for the trailhead on the left at the third switchback.
Salmon Arm Nature Trail (Beginner)
Lake view, waterfowl nesting sites, boardwalk.
Directions: Salmon Arm wharf.
South Canoe Trail System (Beginner to Extreme)
Directions: Travel 2km south on Hwy 97B then turn left onto 10th Ave SE. Follow to the end where it turns to gravel then park on the left. Access to Prudential, Malibu, Paranoia, and Katie/Colin Memorial trails. Walk up road and watch for signs.
Turner Creek Trail (Beginner, 1.5 hour return)
Forest, creek, pond.
Directions: Beginning at McGuire Lake, walk the path around the right side of the lake, then up alongside the Shuswap School. Staying right go through the underpass, then turn left onto the trail again. The trail winds back and forth over Turner Creek through dry terrain plants at the bottom gradually giving way to deciduous, fir and cedar at the top. About 1.3 km up the path crosses 21st St NE to 6th Ave NE. Follow up a short way until the next street and soon you will reach Okanagan College. Circle around the front to the line of deciduous trees near a large pond. At about 2.6 km cross 5th Ave NE and carry on through the forest trail to the end at 30th St SE where Okanagan St intersects.
SICAMOUS AND AREA
Cariboo Lake (Beginner, 2.8 km loop trail))
Views, mountains, sub-alpine lake, fishing, wildflowers, animals, Forest Service campsite.
Directions: Travel 16 km east of Sicamous on the Trans Canada Hwy. Turn right onto Malakwa Loop Rd and then immediately right on Oxbow Frontage Rd. Take the first left onto Yard Creek Loop Rd and go 2.5 km to the end, and turn left onto Yard Creek Forest Service Rd. Follow this road for 10.6 km to a junction, turn left and stay on the main road for 14.4 km. Park at the end of the road. 4wd with good clearance is recommended.
Crazy Creek Falls (Beginner)
Waterfalls, suspension bridge, boardwalks, forest, wildflowers.
Directions: 31 km east of Sicamous on the Trans Canada Hwy. Parking lot on the east side of the bridge over Crazy Creek. Admission fee, except on Sundays.
Cummins Lake (Beginner)
Sub-alpine lake, Forest Service campsite.
Directions: Travel 16 km east from Sicamous on the Trans Canada Hwy. Turn right onto Malakwa Loop Rd and then immediately right on Oxbow Frontage Rd. Take the first left onto Yard Creek Loop Rd and go 2.5 km to the end, and turn left onto Yard Creek Forest Service Rd. Follow this road for 10.6 km to a junction and turn right. Travel 6 km keeping right and look for the Cummins Lake Forest Service campsite sign. Park at the sign, the trail is to the right.
Eagle River Nature Park (Beginner, multiple short trails)
Interpretive trail, river, forest, old growth, waterfowl, wildflowers, picnic areas.
Directions: 13 km east of Sicamous on the Trans Canada Hwy at Sicamous, turn left onto Clifford Rd, just past the KOA Campground. Turn left on the access road and drive for about 300 meters parallel to the highway before turning right into an old gravel pit. The parking area is near the entrance sign and trail map..
Eagle Pass Mountain (Advanced)
Eagle Pass Mountain is a spectacular snowy peak visible to the north of Hwy 1 and east of Sicamous. This trail leads to pristine alpine country, providing fantastic views and ending at a historic Forestry Lookout site built at the turn of the century. Steep cliffs. Best in mid-summer to avoid snow and/or wet conditions.
Directions: Travel 29 km east from east of Sicamous on Hwy 1. A few kilometres past the Perry River bridge, turn left (north) onto Crazy Creek Forest Service Rd. Follow the road for 4.5 km to a major fork, stay left and above the creek. Follow the road for approx. 4.3 km until it branches again, then take the left fork and drive as far as possible (5 km to the trail head). 4wd is recommended at this point as the road is rough and overgrown, though the Ministry of Forests has upgrade plans for Summer 2006.
A second trail to Twin Lakes branches left at the bridge just above the treeline.
Caution: Be well prepared, as this is remote country.
Gorge Creek Falls (Beginner, 2 km loop)
Waterfalls, creek, bridge, steep cliffs, forest, old growth, ferns, berries.
Directions: 25km east of Sicamous on the Trans Canada Hwy. Park in the "Last Spike" parking area. The trail begins just across the highway.
Kay Falls (Beginner)
Waterfalls.
Directions: 36.4 km east of Sicamous on the Trans Canada Hwy. Park along the left side of the highway, the falls are on the right. Look for the trail on the right side leading up to a viewpoint below the falls.
Old Sicamous Highway (Beginner, level, 6 km)
Views of Shuswap Lake, forest.
Directions: Traveling east on Trans Canada Hwy just before the bridge at Sicamous, turn left onto Old Sicamous Hwy. Paved road becomes dirt, drive another 3.6 km to the trail head. Trail follows the old, historic highway until it meets the existing Trans Canada Hwy.
Perry Canyon (Intermediate)
Views of Perry River, canyon, forest, steep cliffs.
Directions: .2 km east of Beardale Castle Miniatureland on the Trans Canada Hwy, turn left onto Bowolin Rd. Locate access by crossing through gravel yard at the road's end and taking the first left after entering the forest. (Take the next right to turn around.) The footpath continues directly ahead into the trees and heads to the river.
Queest Mountain (Intermediate)
Views, mountains, alpine meadows, wildflowers, Forest Service campsite.
Directions via Malakwa: 17 km east of Sicamous on the Trans Canada Hwy, turn left onto Malakwa Rd. Follow this road for 1.5 km then turn left onto Summerville Husted Rd and cross the railroad tracks. Follow this road curving right, then left across the Eagle River bridge continuing straight ahead to the Queest Mountain Forest Service Rd (Mizon Rd is on the right). Stay on the main road for 7.3 km, through the next two junctions. Take the left fork to the landing 10.5 km and park. Begin hiking on the road ahead and at the next fork turn right. Approx. 2.5 km to the ridge saddle, then follow the track left toward the communication towers.
Directions via Sicamous: At Sicamous, traveling east on the Trans Canada Hwy, turn left onto Sicamous-Solsqua Rd. Travel 1.4 km, crossing a bridge and railroad tracks, then turn left on Forest Service Rd #1800. Stay on the main road until just past the 14 km marker where there is a parking area and trail map to the right. The chalet is approx. 12 km from this point.
Sicamous Creek Falls Trail (Beginner to Intermediate, loop trail)
Canyon, creek, waterfalls.
Directions: Take Hwy 97A along the east side of Mara Lake for 3.6 km from Sicamous. Turn left onto Two Mile Rd and travel for 3.6 km and park on the right. The scenic path slopes down to the base of the falls.
Sicamous Look-out (Beginner)
Views of Shuswap and Mara Lakes and Sicamous Channel, steep cliffs, hang gliding.
Directions: At Sicamous, traveling east on the Trans Canada Hwy, turn left onto Sicamous-Solsqua Rd. Travel 1.4 km, crossing a bridge and railroad tracks, then turn left on Forest Service Rd #1800. After 6.2 km on the main road for 6.2 km, turn left onto #1800-300 Rd and proceed for 1.6 km.
Yard Creek Provincial Park (Beginner, multiple short trails)
Forest, picnic shelter, campsite.
Directions: 14.1 km east of Sicamous on the Trans Canada Hwy, turn right and follow the main road to the parking area.
SOUTH SHUSWAP
Bastion Mountain (Beginner, .5 km)
Views of Shuswap Lake and Salmon Arm, forest, steep cliffs.
Directions: 15 km west of Salmon Arm on the Trans Canada Hwy turn right onto Sunnybrae Rd. Follow this road for approx. 6.5 km and turn left at the foot of a slide, onto the gravel road going up Bastion Mountain. Keep to the main road for 11 km to the top of the cliffs near the relay tower. A trail goes along the cliff's edge.
Bryden and Pement Lakes (Beginner to Intermediate)
Lakes, creeks, forest, campsites.
Directions: Follow directions to Skimikin Lake. On the south side of Skimikin Lake, travel .6 km west on Charcoal Creek Forest Service Rd #180. Travel approx. 14.6 km keeping to the right. After 4km, right after a switchback over a small creek, turn right and proceed 2.2 km to the parking area. Pement Lake is approx. 2 km east on the right fork and Bryden is 1.5 km on the left fork.
Cinnemousun Narrows Provincial Park (Beginner, multiple trails)
Views of Seymour Arm and Anstey Arm, beach, picnic shelters, campsite.
Directions: On the south side of the narrow channel joining the four arms of the Shuswap Lake. Accessible by water only.
Herman Lake (Beginner)
Small lake, wetlands, woodland, boardwalk, fishing, campsite.
Directions: Follow directions for Reinecker Creek to the end of pavement on Parri Rd. Herman Lake is another 8.3 km on the Forest Service Rd. Keep left at the coral and watch for a sign on your right.
Herald Provincial Park (Beginner)
Lake, beach, forest, creek, lake, birds, picnic areas, campsite, swimming.
Directions: 15 km west of Salmon Arm turn right onto Sunnybrae Rd and travel 12 km. Park in the day use area on the south side of the road or at Margaret Falls on the north side. Water access also.
Hunakwa Lake (Beginner, 1.5 km)
Lake, creek, forest, birds, campsite.
Directions: Accessible only by water, Hunakwa Lake is at the north end of the Anstey Arm of Shuswap Lake. The trail begins on the west side of the creeks at the campsite.
Margaret Falls (Beginner, short trail)
Waterfalls, creek, bridges, forest, old growth.
Directions: 15 km west of Salmon Arm turn right onto Sunnybrae Rd and travel 12 km. Park in the pay parking area on the north side of the road, or in Herald Provincial Park's day use area on the south side.
Upper Canyon at Margaret Falls (Intermediate, loop trail)
Waterfalls, creek, bridge, forest.
Walk east of the Margaret Falls parking area to just past the gravel bank on the left. The trail switch backs up and around the top of the falls, crosses Reinecker Creek on a bridge and returns on the west side of the creek and back to the road. Turn left back to the parking lot. Begin the trail on the west side at the yellow gate a few minutes west of the parking area. At the top on the east side of the little bridge you can continue up beside the creek to reach another waterfall.
Reinecker Creek (Intermediate, 4-5 hours)
Creek, forest, campsite.
Directions: Traveling west from Salmon Arm, turn right onto White Lake Rd and go 5.1 km. Turn right onto Pakka Rd and travel for .9 km. Keep right and turn onto Settle Rd, proceeding 1.3 km to its end, parking in the turnaround entrance to the private campground. Walk through the campground, keeping to the right of the first "registration" hut. Take the trail on the right side of the second, larger storage shed. Continue up the trail until you reach Bastion Mountain Forest Service Rd.
Skimikin Lake (Beginner)
Lake, forest, fishing.
Directions: 14 km west of Salmon Arm on the Trans Canada Hwy, turn left onto Tappen Valley Rd, just before the Tappen overpass. Approx. 4 km further, turn left onto Skimikin Rd and travel 6.1 km to the lake.
Sorrento - Blind Bay Park Trail (Beginner)
Creek, forest, park.
Directions: Traveling west on the Trans Canada Hwy in Sorrento turn left at the flashing light onto Notch Hill Rd. Turn at the first right onto Dilworth Rd and then left onto Davidson Rd. The park is .3 km up on the left. The short trail circles the park.
Sunnybrae Bluffs (Intermediate, multiple trails)
View of Shuswap Lake and mountains, steep cliffs, forest, wildflowers, birds.
Directions: 15km west of Salmon Arm on the Trans Canada Hwy, turn right onto Sunnybrae Rd. Travel 4 km and park at the Sunnybrae Recreational Area parking lot. The trail head is across the road. .4 km up the trail is the trail head to Braelyn Rd for .5 km. Here also is the start of Scarp trail which ascends for .9 km to the top of the cliffs. Another trail leaves from the parking area and follows along the bay.
White Lake Lookout Trail (Intermediate)
Views of White Lakes and Tappen Valley, steep cliffs, forest, creek.
Directions: 9.2 km east of Sorrento on the Trans Canada Hwy, turn left at the Balmoral Store and right onto White Lake Rd. At the Parri Rd intersection, travel 1.1 km uphill on the Little White Lake Forest Service Rd. Park just before a creek, then hike the old road track on the right, staying right and looking for the foot trail a little further up on the left.
Note: White Lake Rd loops, returning to the Trans Canada Hwy at Carlin 3.6 km farther east than the Balmoral turnoff.
White Lake to Blind Bay
(Intermediate, approx. 8 km return, steep)
Views, forest, lake, beach.
Directions: 9.2 km east of Sorrento on the Trans Canada Hwy, turn left at the Balmoral Store and right onto White Lake Rd. Travel 4.3 km east to Hautala Rd and turn left. The trail begins a few hundred yards away at the end of a fence.
White Lake South Shore
(Beginner to Intermediate)
Lake, beach, forest.
Directions: Traveling west from Salmon Arm, turn right onto White Lake Rd and go 5.1 km. Turn right onto Pakka Rd and travel for .9 km. Keep right and turn onto Settle Rd, proceeding 1.3 km to its end, parking in the turnaround entrance to the private campground. Walk through the campground, keeping to the right of the first "registration" hut. Take the trail on the left side of the second, larger storage shed. The trail on the right is for Reinecker Creek.
Keep to the right and turn onto Settle Rd, proceeding 1.3 km to its end. Park at the turnaround which is the trail head. Keep to the upper trail at the beginning.
