2025 – Hike Valemount

A steep climb into the Cariboo Mountains to a backcountry cabin and alpine lake.

6-10 km 6+ hours Autumn Cabins Difficulty Hard Elevation 500m-1km Hike Summer Valemount

Westridge Trail & Cabin

A short climb to a viewpoint of Mt. Robson and the Robson Valley looking west.

1-3hours 3-6 km Autumn Difficulty Moderate Elevation 0-500 m Hike Mt Robson Summer

Robson Meadows Lookout Trail

Stay overnight in a cabin not far from the hwy. Hike leads to rugged and remote alpine basin and lakes.

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

Colley Lakes Trail & Porcupine Cabin

Peaceful and lush with not much elevation.

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

Zen Garden trail

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

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

Overlander Falls Trail

A calm and undulating trail with minimal elevation gain through mature forests and over a number of lovely creeks.

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

Selwyn Traverse Trail

A serene silty lake perfect for picnics

1-3hours 3-6 hours 6-10 km Autumn Bike Difficulty Moderate Easier Difficulty Elevation 0-500 m Hike Mt Robson Ski Summer Winter

Kinney Lake trail

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

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

Little Lost Lake Trail

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

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

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

Aloha Trail (Hawaii, B.C.)

With hiking season comes trail maintenance season and the Yellowhead Outdoor Recreation Association has a number of projects on the go for the 2025 season.

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Hitting the ground running: YORA shares 2025 trail upgrade plans

Waterfalls and alpine lakes with meadows brimming with alpine flowers in June/July.

6-10 km 6+ hours Difficulty Hard Elevation 500m-1km Hike Summer Valemount

Lily Meadows Trail

Y.O.R.A. is planning another season of trail work in the Valemount area. Stay tuned for updates.

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Upcoming trail work in the Valemount area

For how long is anyone’s guess. But guess what? Several trails are already hikable with proper footwear! These include: Cranberry Marsh, the Bigfoot Trail, Swift Creek Lookout and Jackman Flats.