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McArthur Heights is a short but seriously steep climb above Blind Bay. In just 1.7 km the trail zig-zags up switchbacks, scree and exposed rock to a summit with sweeping views of Blind Bay, the South Shuswap, Squilax and Chase, with Todd Mountain at Sun Peaks on the horizon. Plan on roughly an hour up. Trail at a glance Distance: 1.7 km one way from the McArthur Heights trailhead Difficulty: Most difficult Trailhead: turn north onto Balmoral Road, right on Reedman Point Road, left on McBride Road, then follow it to the end of the road and park Longer option: continue about 8 km south along the ridge to the Balmoral Lookout and arrange a shuttle at the Balmoral trailhead Good to know The trail is narrow and exposed, with loose rock and steep drop-offs — keep children well back, and don't cut switchbacks on the erosion-prone slope. Poles help on the descent. The trail is maintained by the Shuswap Trail Alliance. McArthur Heights is a public trail rather than a business, so there's no owner to claim this page; trail volunteers can reach The Shuswap Loop to share closures or updates.

Few hikes start with a paddle, which is exactly what makes Copper Island special. Sitting about 2 km off the beach at Shuswap Lake Provincial Park in Scotch Creek, the island has a 2.5 km loop trail that climbs to its summit for panoramic views of Shuswap Lake and Blind Bay. Most visitors make a half-day of it: paddle or boat across, hike the loop, then cool off on the island's small beaches. Trail at a glance Distance: 2.5 km loop Time: about 1 hour Difficulty: More difficult (steep in places) Access: water only — launch from Shuswap Lake Provincial Park in Scotch Creek, off Squilax-Anglemont Road, and land at the east-side beach Good to know No camping and no fires on the island There are steep cliffs — stay well back from the edges Watch for boat traffic when crossing, and check wind conditions before setting out in a canoe, kayak or on a paddleboard Bring everything you need, and pack out all garbage Copper Island is public parkland, so there's no business owner to claim this listing — BC Parks or trail stewards can contact The Shuswap Loop with updates.

Starting right from town, the Scatchard Mountain Switchbacks climb an old hand-built road above Chase to a string of viewpoints over the village, Chase Creek Canyon and Chase Creek Road. Watch the hillsides across the canyon — Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep are regular visitors. Highlights include Odin's Lookout and "Attila's Lane," a looped section that follows the original switchbacked road. Trail at a glance Distance: 4.5 km one way Time: about 1 hour one way Difficulty: More difficult Trailhead: turn south off Highway 1 at the Argo equipment yard (opposite Chase's middle entrance) and park at the cemetery trailhead kiosk; access may be affected by highway construction A trail with history A side trail named Scenc ckwimeméws — "rocky narrow path" in Secwepemctsín — was developed with Secwépemc leadership and crosses an abandoned roadbed hand-built from large rocks in the early 1900s. The trail is maintained by the Shuswap Trail Alliance. As a public trail, there's no business owner to claim this listing — trail stewards can reach The Shuswap Loop to keep conditions up to date.

The White Lake Lookout Trail delivers one of the South Shuswap's best views for relatively little distance. The best viewpoint comes just 1 km up the trail, where a picnic spot looks down over White Lake and Little White Lake, out across the Tappen Valley to Mount Ida. Keep climbing and the trail tops out at a radio tower and forestry landing 2.5 km from the start. Trail at a glance Distance: 2.5 km one way; best viewpoint at 1 km Difficulty: Most difficult (steep, narrow sections) Trailhead: about 9.3 km east of Sorrento, turn onto Balmoral Road, then White Lake Road behind the Balmoral Store; park at the John Evdokimoff Bike Park, about 7 km along White Lake Road Use: hiking and mountain biking Good to know The trail is shared with mountain bikers, so stay alert on the narrow sections. In spring, look for chocolate lilies, glacier lilies and arnica; in summer, watch for bears near wild strawberry patches. A memorial plaque near the trail honours local mountain biker Jonathan Halper. This is a public trail maintained by the Shuswap Trail Alliance, so there's no owner to claim this page — updates on conditions are always welcome.

The Enderby Cliffs are the dramatic rock face you see rising above Enderby, and the Tplaqín Trail takes you to the top. The route climbs steadily for 6.5 km (one way) through forest and switchbacks to viewpoints looking over Enderby, the Shuswap River valley and the North Okanagan. Turkey vultures and bald eagles are often seen riding the updrafts along the cliffs. Trail at a glance Distance: 6.5 km one way (13 km return) Time: 2+ hours each way Difficulty: More difficult Trailhead: from Enderby, cross the Shuswap River onto Mabel Lake Road, go 2 km east, turn left on Brash Allen Road, keep right at the fork and follow the gravel road to the provincial park parking area Good to know The upper trail runs along steep, exposed edges with loose dirt and rock — keep children well back and expect slippery footing when wet. There's no water on the trail, so carry plenty. Tplaqín is an important sacred area for the Splatsin te Secwépemc, and the trail is cared for by Splatsin, BC Parks and the Shuswap Trail Alliance; please stay on the trail to limit erosion. As a public provincial park trail, there's no owner to claim this listing — park and trail stewards are welcome to contact The Shuswap Loop with condition updates.

Little Mountain Park is Salmon Arm's in-town escape: about 8 km of wide, smooth forest trails you can stitch into loops of almost any length. The highlight is the short climb up the Summit Trail to a Secwépemc landmark sculpture, where benches look out over Salmon Arm, Salmon Arm Bay, the Fly Hills and Kela7scen (Mount Ida). In spring, the west-facing bluffs are covered in wildflowers. Trail at a glance Distance: up to 8 km of figure-eight loops Time: 30 minutes to 2 hours Difficulty: Easy to more difficult (the Summit Trail is the steepest part) Trailheads: east end of Okanagan Avenue off 30 Street SE; the southwest corner of the Little Mountain Fieldhouse parking lot on 30 Street SE; or just south of 37 Street SE on 10 Avenue SE Good to know It's a great choice for families, quick after-work walks and winter outings close to town. Bears are occasionally seen in the park, so keep an eye out. The trails are maintained by the Shuswap Trail Alliance. Little Mountain is a public park rather than a business, so there's no owner to claim this page — the City of Salmon Arm or trail volunteers can contact The Shuswap Loop with updates.

Right on the edge of downtown, the Foreshore Trail follows the shore of Salmon Arm Bay through one of the Interior's most important migratory bird estuaries. Wide paths and boardwalks lead to a viewing platform for birdwatching, and a side trail heads out to Christmas Island for open views across the bay. It's an easy, mostly flat walk that's lovely in any season. Trail at a glance Distance: 4 km one way Time: 1+ hour one way Difficulty: Easy to more difficult (some sections get rocky, wet or uneven) Trailhead: east end of Harbourfront Drive; parking is limited, so consider parking at Marine Peace Park and walking over on the SABNES East Walkway Dog rules No dogs at all from May 1 to June 30 (nesting season) The rest of the year, dogs are allowed on the main trail only, on a short leash No dogs on the viewing decks or Christmas Island This is protected riparian habitat — stay on the trail and respect seasonal flooding closures. The trail is part of the Salmon Arm Nature Bay trails, maintained by the Shuswap Trail Alliance with the Salmon Arm Bay Nature Enhancement Society (SABNES). As a public nature trail, there's no business owner to claim this listing; SABNES or the trail alliance can contact The Shuswap Loop with updates.

High above Scotch Creek on the North Shuswap, this trail system climbs to the Scotch Creek Lookout, one of the best panoramic views of Shuswap Lake and the surrounding highlands. A 3.5 km loop links the north and south lookout viewpoints, while the 2.5 km Hlina Trail singletrack winds across bluffs and aspen forest and is also popular with mountain bikers. A short spur leads to quiet Lost Lake. Trail at a glance Distance: 1.5–5.5 km depending on route Time: 1.5–3 hours Difficulty: More difficult Trailhead: east of Scotch Creek on Squilax-Anglemont Road, turn onto Leopold Road for 2.5 km, follow the Scotch Creek Hlina FSR for 4.5 km, then the Scotch Hlina West FSR for 800 m to the marked kiosk; there are several pullouts for parking After the 2023 wildfire The Bush Creek East wildfire burned through this area in 2023. The trails have reopened after repair work, but expect an open, burned landscape in places and watch for unstable ground and fallen trees. The system is managed by the Columbia Shuswap Regional District (Area F Parks Commission) with the Shuswap Trail Alliance. As regional district parkland there's no private owner to claim this listing — the CSRD or trail volunteers can contact The Shuswap Loop with condition updates.

Shuswap Lake beach is a public shoreline area in Scotch Creek offering beach access and nearby hiking. As a natural public space rather than a business, there's no owner to claim this listing. Local conditions and access can change seasonally, so it's worth checking locally before a visit.

Evelyn Falls is a North Shuswap favourite: a short out-and-back hike through cool forest above Anglemont that ends at a secluded, multi-tiered waterfall. It's an easy pairing with an afternoon at nearby Lakeview Park on Shuswap Lake for a picnic and a swim. Trail at a glance Distance: 3 km round trip Time: allow up to 2 hours with time at the falls Difficulty: More difficult (steady climb with switchbacks) Trailhead: about 41.6 km north of Highway 1 on Squilax-Anglemont Road, turn north onto Golf Course Road; parking is just past the fire hall on the right Good to know Stay on the trail and don't climb around the falls — the area is sensitive wetland habitat, with slippery rocks and steep ledges. Don't cut through the private airstrip to reach the trail. In winter the falls can freeze over, and the trail gets icy. Nearby hikes include Herman Lake and Crowfoot Mountain. The trail is maintained by the Shuswap Trail Alliance. This is a public trail, so there's no owner to claim this page — trail stewards can contact The Shuswap Loop to share current conditions.

Sicamous Creek Falls is one of the quickest waterfall payoffs in the Shuswap. Just minutes from the parking lot, a short path drops to a viewing area beside the falls, while a second trail leads down to the creek and a shaded picnic spot below. On a hot summer day, the hemlock forest and rushing creek keep things noticeably cooler. Trail at a glance Waterfall Trail: 70 m to the falls viewing area Creek Trail: 150 m to the creek and picnic area Upper Loop: 2 km round trip via switchbacks and a forest service road Total time: 30 minutes to 1 hour Trailhead: 3.6 km south of Sicamous on Highway 97A (east side of Mara Lake) — turn left onto Two Mile Road and drive 400 m to the parking lot Good to know There are steep, dangerous drops beside parts of the trail. Stay on the paths, respect the guardrails at the falls and don't cut across switchbacks. The trails are maintained by the Shuswap Trail Alliance. This is a public trail, not a business, so there's no owner to claim this listing — local trail stewards can contact The Shuswap Loop with condition updates.

Mount Ida is the craggy, palisade-like mountain that dominates Salmon Arm's southern skyline. Rising to 1,574 metres, it's known to the Secwépemc people as Kela7scen — a name referring to its unusually coloured rocks — and is considered sacred ground. For hikers, it's the big local objective: a long climb rewarded with sweeping views over Salmon Arm, Salmon Arm Bay and Shuswap Lake. Good to know Routes to the top use forest service roads and informal trails that can be rough, steep and washed out in places — high-clearance vehicles are recommended if driving any of the approach. Expect a full-day outing if you hike from the valley; carry water, bug spray and a map or GPS track. The mountain's trails are currently the focus of the Kle7scéñ (Mt. Ida) Working Group with the Shuswap Trail Alliance, so check shuswaptrails.com for the latest route and access information before you go. Please treat Kela7scen with respect as a culturally significant place and stay on established routes. Mount Ida is public land rather than a business, so there's no owner to claim this page. Trail stewards are welcome to contact The Shuswap Loop to add official trailhead and route details.

Margaret Falls is the Shuswap's best-loved short hike. From the parking lot on Sunnybrae-Canoe Point Road, a 500-metre trail follows Reinecker Creek into a narrow, moss-draped canyon of old-growth forest and ends at a viewing platform beside the falls. It's an easy, family-friendly walk inside Herald Provincial Park, about 12 km along Sunnybrae-Canoe Point Road from the Trans-Canada Highway between Salmon Arm and Sorrento. Trail at a glance Margaret Falls trail: 500 m one way, easy Lower park loops: 1–3 km, easy, with some wheelchair-accessible sections Upper Canyon loop: 2.8 km, more difficult, climbing above the falls with views of Shuswap Lake Parking: Margaret Falls lot (north side of the road) or the Herald Park day-use area (south side) Good to know The east side of the Upper Canyon loop is hiking only because the hillside is steep and erosion-prone. The canyon is a sensitive area, so stay on the main trail. Pair the walk with a swim at Herald Park's beach on hot summer days. This is a public trail in a BC provincial park, so there's no business owner to claim this page — BC Parks or the Shuswap Trail Alliance can contact The Shuswap Loop to update trail conditions.

The Balmoral trails are the South Shuswap's go-to spot for anything from a quick forest stroll to a full-day ridge hike. Short loops near the parking lot suit families and dog walkers, while the climb to the Balmoral Bluffs rewards you with views across Blind Bay toward Mount Ida and Sorrento. Along the way, look for the system's landmark old-growth fir. Trail at a glance Loops: 0.5–4 km round trip, easy to more difficult Longer traverses: White Lake (about 8 km one way) and Blind Bay Bluffs (about 6 km one way), plus a ridge link north to McArthur Heights Trailhead: about 9.3 km east of Sorrento, turn north on Balmoral Road and drive 1.5 km — the parking lot is on the right before the Alpen Paradies subdivision Good to know Once you head beyond the main loops you're on longer hiking routes, so bring water and be prepared. Bug spray is a good idea in early summer. The system is maintained by the Shuswap Trail Alliance. Because this is a public trail network, there's no business to claim this listing — trail stewards can contact The Shuswap Loop to keep the details current.

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The Pillar is one of the Shuswap's most unusual natural landmarks: a column of conglomerate rock nearly 20 metres tall with a massive boulder balanced on top, standing on the hillside above Pillar Lake. The hike to it is short but steep, and it's clearly marked. Walk a little past the base and you can look at the capstone almost at eye level. Trail at a glance Distance: short out-and-back hike Difficulty: steep, with rocky, narrow footing in places Location: Pillar Lake on Chase-Falkland Road, reached from Highway 97 at Falkland Parking: at the Pillar Lake day-use area; the trailhead is across the road Good to know The Pillar is fragile — signs at the site ask visitors not to climb it, and its stability is uncertain, so admire it from the trail. Afterwards, Pillar Lake is a calm spot for a paddle or a swim, and there's a small boat launch. The Pillar is a natural landmark rather than a business, so there's no owner to claim this listing; local stewards can contact The Shuswap Loop with access updates.