Trail It

From flowy single-track to lakeview lookouts, the Shuswap is laced with trails for every pace.

Lace up and pick your line — there’s a path here for hikers, bikers, birdwatchers, and everyone in between.

Hikers on a Shuswap trail
Your Boots Were Made for Walkin’

Top 3 Hikes

Little Mountain Trails

Little Mountain Trails

Best for A reliable dose of nature close to home.

The green, leafy Foreshore Raven Trail in summer

Foreshore Raven Trail*

Best for Birdwatchers, families, mobility-challenged, and those seeking a naturally immersive, yet easy walk.

A forest trail near a hidden pond

Shuswap Memorial Cemetery Trails

Best for Anyone craving a rich slice of wilderness — families, birdwatchers, and nature photographers.

*Please note — dogs are not permitted on the Foreshore Trail in May and June due to bird nesting.

Happy Trails to You

Find your line in the wild blue yonder

Hike. Bike. Views. Equestrian. Road & gravel cycling. Nordic ski. Snowshoe. There’s a trail just right for you.

A paved lakeside greenway
Get On a Roll

City greenways & big loop options

Salmon Arm has 123 km of paved or smooth multi-use pathways connecting waterfront, forested parks, neighbourhoods, and urban corridors. You can create 10–20 km loops by linking the Foreshore Trail (lakeside paved path), Turner Creek Rotary Trail, Cress Creek Trail, and forested connectors like Ready Forest, Kiy Connector, and Hillcrest greenways.

Greenways & Trails

Downtown Salmon Arm shopfronts
Slow It Down

Take a stroll in Downtown Salmon Arm

Explore heritage buildings, antique shops, and quaint cafes — and perhaps a deliciously timeless ice cream — for those seeking a slow, nostalgic afternoon.

salmonarmdowntown.com

Get On a Roll

Top 3 Area Mountain Bike Trails

Mountain bikers on a forest trail

Rubberhead

Why ride it From steep and technical to smooth and flowy, this diverse system offers something for every rider — home to the only jump line in the Shuswap, Mourning Wood, with well-built jumps, berms, and fast corners. In winter, the trails become a fun snowshoeing network.

South Canoe trail network

South Canoe

Why ride it A balanced mix of climbing, flow, and scenic returns — all within the same trail system.

A single-track traverse through the hills

Larch Hills Traverse

Why ride it A unique single-track experience connecting forestry roads and trails through a variety of ecosystems, with glimpses of Shuswap and Mara lakes.

For a full list of the over 675 km of trails, please visit shuswaptrails.ca.

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