Photo: Mike Garson/All Trails
This year, snow is lingering in the mountains so it’s a good time to tackle a lower elevation hike. The new Kw’okw’echíwel Stl’áleqem (Dragon’s Back) Trail near Hope has incredible views, Indigenous culture, old-growth forest, and huge boulders to explore.
Trail Info: Moderate, 5.8 km round trip, 3-4 hours, 437 m elevation gain.
Safety First: AdventureSmart recommends bringing a backpack with essential safety and first aid gear on every hike. Check the forecast and pack extra clothing for the weather. Leave a trip plan so someone knows where you are going and when you will be back.
Getting There: From Vancouver, take Highway 1 east. Take
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