The Heather Trail in Manning Park offers a near-perfect backpacking experience with stunning views, interesting terrain and great camping facilities. If you’ve only got time to do one summer hike in BC, this should be a contender!
The Rim Trail is one of British Columbia’s best one-day hikes. Stunning vistas, interesting rock formations, azure lakes, moderate difficulty hiking and the potential to see mountain goats….what more could you want?
Advice for the 160km South Downs Way from a solo female hiker, featuring safety and trail details as well as navigational and accommodation tips
Day 2 of the South Downs Way and I had to stop. Read on to find out why I quit my very first thru hike within the first few days and restarted again later
My experience on the UK’s 100 mile long South Downs Way path travelling through farms, forests, fields and ancient settlements.
Giant’s Head Mountain, Summerland, is one of our favourite quick hikes (3.2km return) in southern British Columbia, Canada. It’s a workout with an awesome payoff – a must try when visiting the area!
The Circlet Lake Trail is a 23km loop in Strathcona Park, Vancouver Island. There are magnificent views of Mount Albert Edward and camping facilities at Circlet Lake
If you’re looking for a fun and hassle-free first-time backcountry experience in British Columbia, head to Cathedral Provincial Park in the beautiful Okanagan-Thompson region.
Striking McIntyre Bluff rises 300m above beautiful Vaseux Lake, providing awesome panoramic views of vineyards, orchards and arid lands to those who take the time to hike it. It’s a must do Okanagan Valley trail!
Since the 1990s, the KVR Trail has been a multi-use (cycling, hiking, horse riding) path, taking users around the mountains, vineyards and lakes of the beautiful Okanagan Valley. A walk on the Kettle Valley Rail Trail is a must when visiting Penticton