Hiking and Backpacking... The Thompson Shuswap region day hikes and multi day backpacking adventures provide many thrills and memorable moments of activity for many outdoor enthusiasts who visit the region every year. There are short trails along well maintained signed routes and there are long-haul multi-day excursions with wilderness camping opportunities.

Some hiking adventures in the Thompson Shuswap region lead to lakes, rivers, wetlands and estuaries while others may lead to viewpoints, waterfalls or pictographs. Some hike the trails for birdwatching and wildlife viewing opportunities. And there are others that hike the trails in the region so to spend some time fishing, swimming, camping or canoeing.

Regardless of the where your hiking or backpacking adventure takes you it is important to be well planned and prepared with proper clothing, a sound trip plan and good equipment. Always match your abilities with your adventure and be wilderness wise.

Some of the short hikes in the region include the Lake Shore Loop Trail near Kamloops, B.C. and the interpretive walking trail located in Marble Canyon near the community of Cache Creek, BC. The Sicamous Creek, Hunakwa Lake, Bastion Mountain and White Lake Lookout Trails area some of the shorter routes explored in the Shuswap Lake area.

There are many longer hikes in the region. Some adventures can be completed in a day, while others can be explored in sections and, then there are those hikes that take days to enjoy.

Near the community of Kamloops there are few longer routes to enjoy like the 7 kilometre trail around Paul Lake, the 40+ kilometre paved walkway exploring the Thompson River, the 30+ kilometre Peterson Creek Trails and the 45+ kilometres of trail around Strake Lake.

Shuswap Lake is a very popular year round hiking destination located in the interior Columbia Mountain region of British Columbia, Canada. Many hiking trails are located on and near Shuswap Lake. One of the more popular hiking destinations include the 26 kilometre trail system in the Roderick Haig Brown Provincial Park. A particular popular destination during the salmon spawning season.