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.
8 km of wide, smooth, forested nature trails appropriate for families, with a variety of figure-8 loop options and difficulty levels — including a short climb on Summit trail to the Secwépemc Landmark sculpture, where there are views of Salmon Arm and Salmon Arm Bay.
Best for A reliable dose of nature close to home.
Wide paths, boardwalks, a beaver pond, and a viewing platform for excellent bird watching in one of the province’s premier migratory estuaries. A great trail for those requiring accessibility for walkers and strollers.
Best for Birdwatchers, families, mobility-challenged, and those seeking a naturally immersive, yet easy walk.
A living greenway connector for wildlife, the newest park trail system in Salmon Arm features a variety of wildflowers and a lovely little pond hidden within the forest.
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.
Hike. Bike. Views. Equestrian. Road & gravel cycling. Nordic ski. Snowshoe. There’s a trail just right for you.
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.
Explore heritage buildings, antique shops, and quaint cafes — and perhaps a deliciously timeless ice cream — for those seeking a slow, nostalgic afternoon.
A variety of well-signed downhill trails that can be ridden on a cross-country or downhill bike for easy shuttling or short climbs to other trails.
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.
A large, busy destination network of over 60 trails built and used by mountain bikers, hikers, snowshoers, fat bikers, and local equestrian riders. In winter, select trails are groomed for fat biking by the Shuswap Cycling Club.
Why ride it A balanced mix of climbing, flow, and scenic returns — all within the same trail system.
The traverse links Salmon Arm and Sicamous, connecting the South Canoe system, Larch Hills Nordic trails, Shuswap Outdoors! backcountry trails, the Rubberhead system, Sicamous Greenways, and the Shuswap North Okanagan Rail Trail.
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.
