SHUSWAPTOURISM.CA BALMORAL TRAILHEAD ACCESS: Approx 9.3km East of Sorrento, or approx 24 km West of Salmon Arm, turn North on onto Balmoral Rd. Follow for approx 1.5 km and watch for the large trailhead parking lot on the right, just before Alpen Paradies subdivision.
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DISTANCE: 0.5 km - 18 km (various) DURATION: 1 - 4+ Hours TRAILHEAD GPS: Balmoral 11 U 334262E 5637686N White Lake (John Evdokimoff Bike Park) 11 U 337688E 5639194N
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WHITE LAKE TRAILHEAD ACCESS: Approx 9.3 km east of Sorrento on Hwy 1 at the Balmoral Rd junction, White Lake Rd forms a loop, returning to Hwy 1 at Carlin 4 km farther east, approx 20 km west of Salmon Arm. Watch for the ‘John Evdokimoff Park’ sign just before the Parri Rd intersection at the west end of White Lake.
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The Shuswap is home to one of the province’s largest nordic centres, enjoys mild winter temperatures, and has exploded with winter trails and signage. We have provided a starter sample of trails to explore. Strap on your skis, snowshoes, or ice-cleats and get out here!
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ACCESS: Approx. 9.4 km west of Sorrento on Hwy 1, turn left onto Squilax-Anglemont Rd, and follow it for approx. 5 km towards Scotch Creek. The park is located on both sides of the Adams River. To access the Upper and Lower Adams River Trails during the winter, park at the Rafters Landing trailhead on the left just after driving accross the Adams River bridge.
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A 21 hectare conservation park adjacent to the Perry River in the East Shuswap. The park is a legacy gift entrusted to the CSRD by Peter Jennings to ensure its natural values are conserved for generations to come. It rests within the edge of the interior wet belt, an inland rainforest where unique and often vulnerable plant and animal communities are found. Loo rove
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This regional trail is a perfect little out-and-back trail exploring the North Shuswap forest above Anglemont to a hidden waterfall. Experienced snowshoers may want to venture off trail in the upper forest to explore higher up the creek. ACCESS: Travel east off Hwy. 1 at Squilax along the Squilax-Anglemont DA Road to Anglemont (NorthAShuswap). MS RI Turn left (north) on Golf Course Drive. VE R Park just past the Fire Hall on the right Bear Creek Flume Lower Trail and walk up to the top of the road looking for the trail head sign just-Bear Loakin ahead on the right. The trail Creek climbsRdup the bank into the forest.
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DISTANCE: 4.8 km DURATION: 3+ hours TRAILHEAD GPS: 11 U 323013E 5639376N
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An evolving 14 km series of nordic ski loop trails, maintained by the Skmana Ski Club surrounding beautiful wetlands and intimate twin lakes. Plus a system of new snowshoe trails continue to grow and compliment the winter nordic season. A winter warming hut provides a cozy place to gather pre and aprés ski. TRAIL USE FEE: by registered membership fee or day use by donation to Skmana Ski & Snowshoe Club.
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Don’t miss this magical family event at the end of December. Kerosene lanterns light 5km of trackset trails for a relaxing night ski followed by a potluck smorgasbord of treats and hot chocolate back at the Chalet. The trail heads up Metford Road, across Bilbo’s Bog through to Reino’s Run, the South Hub and a warm bonfire. Head up Larch Hills Road and back around through Frodo’s Bog before heading down Larch Hills Road to the parking lot. This event is by donation (money and/or food items) to local food banks.
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The Larch Hills Nordic System, 20 km from Salmon Arm, is home to some of B.C.’s finest XC ski trails. With over 150 km of trails Far is no shortage of variety for the xc ski enthusiast – classic & skating, and the rest (over 50km trackset; 100km non-trackset), there Eas t the dedicated snowshoe trail system. The trail system is managed by the ungroomed back country and off track. And check out Larch HillsteNordic Society in partnership with Shuswap Outdoors. Day-use Chalet at Parking Lot. u Ro fees or membership, visit www.skilarchhills.ca Trailsuse
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A large year-round network of trails built and used by snowshoers and skiers in the winter; and hikers, local equestrian riders and mountain bikers when the snow melts. Under the newly developed management plan driven by local trail stewards in partnership with the City of Salmon Arm and the Province, the system has received new trail signage, several reroutes and new trail additions.
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