2023 – Hike Valemount

The calming rush of the creek, the huge cedar trees, the lookout overlooking Valemount, the lichen, mushrooms and other plant life, plus a suspension bridge!

3-6 hours 6-10 km Autumn Bike Difficulty Moderate Elevation 0-500 m Hike Spring Summer Valemount

Swift Creek Loop

Look into this powerful waterfall from right above it. Watch leaping salmon in August.

0-3 km 30 mins or less 30mins-1 hour Accessible (wheelchair) Autumn Difficulty Easy Elevation 0-500 m Hike Spring Summer Tete Jaune

Rearguard Falls

Peaceful and lush with not much elevation.

1-3hours 3-6 km Autumn Difficulty Easy Elevation 0-500 m Hike Spring Summer Valemount

Zen Garden trail

Observe tiny marsh critters – very close to info centre. Kid-friendly.

0-3 km 30 mins or less Accessible (wheelchair) Autumn Bike Difficulty Easy Elevation 0-500 m Hike Spring Summer Valemount Winter

George Hicks Park Trail

Sandy trail surrounded by sensitive lichen; good views of Mica Mountain

0-3 km 1-3hours 3-6 km 30 mins or less 30mins-1 hour 6-10 km Autumn Difficulty Easy Difficulty Moderate Elevation 0-500 m Hike Ski Spring Summer Tete Jaune Valemount Winter

Jackman Flats Provincial Park trail

A gentle hike with two different routes to the falls. Remember the Overlanders who came by horse and boat.

0-3 km 1-3hours 3-6 km 30mins-1 hour Autumn Difficulty Easy Difficulty Moderate Elevation 0-500 m Hike Mt Robson Spring Summer

Overlander Falls Trail

Wide paved trail around the village. Wheelchair/stroller friendly.

0-3 km 3-6 km 30 mins or less 30mins-1 hour Accessible (wheelchair) Autumn Bike Difficulty Easy Elevation 0-500 m Hike Spring Summer Valemount

Big Foot Trail Loop

Enchanting bluffs and waterfalls. Choice of several end points: lakes, big rock or peak.

10+ km 3-6 hours 6-10 km 6+ hours Autumn Difficulty Hard Difficulty Moderate Elevation 0-500 m Elevation 1km-2km Hike Spring Summer Valemount

Teepee Creek & Mt Terry Fox

A hotbed of ecological activity – a wildlife and bird watcher's delight

1-3hours 3-6 km Accessible (wheelchair) Autumn Difficulty Easy Elevation 0-500 m Hike Ski Spring Summer Valemount Winter

Cranberry Marsh Trail Valemount

Relatively short trail to marshy meadows with waterfall and lake.

3-6 hours 6-10 km Difficulty Hard Difficulty Moderate Elevation 0-500 m Hike Summer Valemount

Mt. Trudeau Trail

See historic mica mine sites with remaining mica flakes. Views of Mt. Robson.

6-10 km 6+ hours Difficulty Hard Elevation 1km-2km Elevation 500m-1km Hike Summer Tete Jaune

Mica Mine Trail

A serene lake perfect for picnics or a quick dip. Kid-friendly.

1-3hours 3-6 km Autumn Difficulty Easy Difficulty Moderate Elevation 0-500 m Hike Spring Summer Tete Jaune

Little Lost Lake Trail

Stay overnight in an alpine cabin. Views of Mt. Robson from the meadow.

3-6 hours 6-10 km Autumn Cabin Difficulty Hard Elevation 500m-1km Hike Ski Summer Valemount Winter

McKirdy Meadows & Cabin Hike

Great views for a short hike; mostly flat along creek then a steep section to the lookout.

1-3hours 3-6 km 30mins-1 hour Autumn Bike Difficulty Easy Difficulty Moderate Elevation 0-500 m Hike Summer Valemount

Swift Creek Lookout

Follow the creek in and back- bridge is broken

0-3 km 1-3hours Autumn Difficulty Easy Difficulty Moderate Elevation 0-500 m Hike Spring Summer Valemount

Packsaddle Creek Trail (Closed Indefinitely)

Is it Maui or Valemount? The Hawaii, BC trail is a recent addition to Valemount's roster of hikes.

0-3 km 1-3hours Autumn Difficulty Easy Elevation 0-500 m Hike Spring Summer Valemount

Yearly Archives: 2023