Motorized
Motorized and non-motorized recreational user groups throughout the Shuswap have made a commitment to work together through the Shuswap Regional Trails Roundtable and share in the responsible management of all recreational travel throughout the region. Together we are upholding the Secwepemc values of working together to take better care of the land through mutual respect, collaboration, and stewardship.
Shuswap is home to many kilometres of backcountry forestry roads and trails ideal for exploration by ATV, motorcycle, and 4-Wheel Drive. Some areas include both motorized and non-motorized trails, and work is ongoing to improve safe, responsible trail access for all.
VHF radio frequencies are posted at km 0 of all forest service road and proper radio use is recommended. Only use authorized roads and routes. Always read and obey posted signs, warnings, and closures.
For more information on ORV motorized recreation in the Shuswap visit:
Crowfoot Mountain Snowmobile Club (North Shuswap) – crowclub.ca
Hunters Range Snowmobile Association (Enderby/North Okanagan) – huntersrange.com
Salmon Arm Snowblazers (Fly Hills Snowmobile Trails) – sasnowblazers.com
Shuswap Backcountry Riders (ORV/ATV) – shuswapbackcountryriders.com
Shuswap Dirt Riders (Motorcycle Club) – shuswapdirtriders.com
Sled Sicamous (East Shuswap Snowmobile Trails) – sledsicamous.com
And for more information on safe, responsible backcountry riding, visit:
ATV-BC – atvbc.ca
BC Off-Road Motorcycle Association – bcorma.ca
BC Snowmobile Federation – bcsf.org
Let’s Ride BC – letsridebc.com
Outdoor Recreation Council of BC – orcbc.ca
Recreation Sites and Trails BC – sitesandtrailsbc.ca
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Secwepemc Landmarks Project
The purpose of the Secwépemc Landmarks Project is to create awareness of Secwépemc traditional territory through the installation of approximately 100 trailhead posts, 8 Secwépemc Landmark sculptures modelled after Secwépemc Coyote Pillars, and 8 connected interpretive panels that feature Secwépemc oral histories, place names, culture and stories connected to the Shuswap Lakes region.
Shuswap Blueway Paddle Trails
The Shuswap is a place of water – lakes, rivers, creeks form a complex watershed that meet in Shuswap Lake before flowing through the Little Shuswap into the South Thompson River.
These waterways are the ancestral paths of the Secwepemc people, and the nursery of the great interior Sockeye Salmon runs. The trails, rivers, and lakes remain the true routes of travel throughout the region and an important reminder of the responsibility to care for the land and water.
Cycle Touring
The Shuswap offers a multitude of road and gravel cycling opportunities. Nestled in the Monashee Mountains the Shuswap offers spectacular and varied roads for road riding, cycle touring and gravel grinding.
Motorized
Motorized and non-motorized recreational user groups throughout the Shuswap have made a commitment to work together through the Shuswap Regional Trails Roundtable and share in the responsible management of all recreational travel throughout the region. Together we are upholding the Secwepemc values of working together to take better care of the land through mutual respect, collaboration, and stewardship.
Backcountry Skiing
The Monashee mountains are known for deep powder and steep well-spaced tree skiing. While there are no formally developed ski touring areas, there is a vast landscape to explore.
Exploring Respectfully
Shuswap Trails
Fostering a healthy, engaged community in the Shuswap Region – economic/environmental/social – through well designed, maintained, and promoted trails connecting people, culture, and landscape