Trails Reopen Weekend
Reopened trails, a weekend-only Rail Trail, and lake-town evenings — here’s how to string the best of the Shuswap together in one perfect weekend.
Land and unwind at the wharf
Roll into Salmon Arm, drop your bags, grab a bite downtown, and stroll Marine Peace Park as the light goes gold over the bay.
Coffee, then point west
Fuel up with a coffee and a pastry downtown, then head toward Sorrento — about 20 minutes on Highway 1.
Hike Mt. Baldy (freshly reopened!)
A ~7.6 km round trip of boardwalks and creek crossings opens onto Copper Island, Blind Bay, and the Adams Plateau. Check the debris-flow notice at the trailhead and tread lightly on the summit.
Patio dinner by the lake
Back in town for a downtown patio dinner and a lakeside walk — cap it with a scoop of ice cream by the water.
Ride (or walk) the Rail Trail
The Shuswap North Okanagan Rail Trail is back along Mara Lake on weekends — flat, car-free, water on one side and hills on the other. The 21 km Enderby–Grindrod–Mara stretch is open daily.
One last lap of the waterfront
One more lap of the waterfront, a coffee for the road, and a promise to come back when the next trail reopens.