Hiking

Mountain and trail hiking in the Fraser Canyon is not only a breath of fresh air, it is also a breathtaking experience! The views are amazing, the exercise is superb, and the scenery is unbelievable. Whether you are a seasoned hiker or inexperienced adventurer, there is a trail for a everyone caliber and interest! The trails are a birdwatchers' and photographers' paradise! The trails are all dog friendly, so bring your "best friend" along too! Amazing views and endless outdoor activates plan your next outdoor adventure trip in the Fraser Canyon! There is literally hundreds of marked trails in the Fraser Canyon so when you are visiting drop by our visitor information centers located in Hope, Lytton, Cache Creek Lillooet and Harrison to find out the many more hiking opportunities available!

Mehatl Falls

Mehatl Falls One of British Columbia's Newest Wilderness Protected Areas, The Mehatl Creek Provincial Park is one of the Fraser Canyon's best kept secrets! Enjoy 23,860 hectares of alpine ridges, lush sub alpine meadows, and amazing old growth forests in a quiet and breathtaking setting. This Provincial Park is most popular for the Mehatl falls which can be discovered by a 30 minute hiking a trail along the mehatl river. Seasonal activities include hiking wildlife viewing, bird watching, photography, Fishing (below the falls) , back country camping and more.

Rotary Nature Trails

Rotary Nature Trail is located in Hope. The nature trails are great for a casual outdoor walking and is great for any age. This trail has great views of the Coquihalla River and the Fraser River. A portion of this trail walks along side the Hope Golf and Country Club. There is also a picnic and park area at the base of the trails. To get there, drive east down Wallace Street, turn left on Fourth until it turns onto Wardle Street and at the end of Wardle Street you will see a carved archway marking the trailhead.

Spirit Caves Trail

Spirit Caves Trail is located in Yale. The Spirit Caves are a great trail to view the Canyon which overlooks View of Yale B.C from the Spirit Caves Trails Yale. At the top, the caves are hidden behind some large rocks. The caves are known for the mystic whistling sound made when the wind blows through them. The trail difficulty is moderate and has some difficult areas. It is 5 km long and an elevation gain of 500 m. Round trip is approximately 3 hours. To get there, visit Yale, which is 25 km from Hope, and look for the sign on the left side of the highway. Be sure to pack a lunch, lots of water, and bring your camera!

Silverdaisy Mountain Trail

Silverdaisy Mountain Trail is located outside of Hope but towards Manning Provincial Park. A view from the Silverdaisy Mountain Trail Recommended time to go is between the months of July and September. The skill level for this trail is difficult. It is 20 km long, takes 9 hours to complete, and the elevation gain is 1435 m. To get there, head east along Old Hope-Princeton way, take Exit 177 east onto Highway #3 toward Manning Provincial Park and continue 29.5 km to the Sumallo Grove Picnic Area. The trailhead is on your right hand side.

Falls Lake

Falls Lake, near Hope, is on the Coquihalla Highway. Falls Lake Hiking Trail is an easy trail, only about 2 km long and takes about 2 hours to complete. It is ideal for hiking in the spring, summer and fall and for a quick snowshoe in the Winter. The trail takes you through a beautiful interior forest setting to an alpine lake. Some tenting spots are available around the lake. Experienced hikers can navigate the surrounding peaks for better views. On the way down if you would like to take a change of scenery, follow an old forestry access road. (Look for an overgrown road near the beaches.) This road will take you directly to were you parked your car. To get there take the Falls Lake exit from the Coquihalla Highway and drive a short distance to an unsigned trailhead. There is a large open space on your right and across the road you will see a set of steps indicating the start of the trail. This Trail is ideal for bird watchers!

Mount Outram

Mount Outram, located in Manning Provincial Park, is an awesome hiking trail. The skill level is rated difficult because of the steep terrain. The View from Mount Outram trail is a 6000 ft. climb in 9 km. The trailhead starts at the Manning Park Engineers Trail and soon splits off onto the BCFS Mount Outram Trail. The trail switches back through the forest until you cross a creek. It then continues to switch back further until you hit the meadows. After the meadows and some more switch backs, you will find a rocky bluff and then a small lake. This is a superb place to camp if your staying the night. The final 1000 feet is steep and involves climbing a scree slope. Do not give up as the view is spectacular. The trip takes 9 hours. If you plan on hiking it in one day you will need to leave early. To get there drive east on Highway 1, take the Highway 3 exit towards Manning Park and park at the Manning Park sign.

Dog Mountain

Dog Mountain Trail is a great trail to take a walk through old growth forest. The trail that is 3 km long and it Hiking the Dog Mountain Trail only take 1 hour to complete. The Skill level is for intermediate hikers and is best hiked in the spring and summer. To get to Dog Mountain from Hope head east on Highway # 1 across the Fraser Hope bridge and turn right on Highway # 7. The trail starts about 1 km into Highway # 7. Park near the weight scales and cross the road. The trailhead is on the right hand side facing westbound.