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SaveSOUTH CANOE is the most popular trail network in the shuswap, being close to town it makes for a great after work rip. This multi use trail network is annual Salty Dog 6 hour Enduro mountain bike race. It is also the western trailhead to the Larch Hills Traverse. A network of largely dual directional trails which can be linked up in a variety of ways.
TRAIL STEWARDSHIP: Did You Know? The South Canoe Trails are managed by volunteer stewards in partnership with the City of Salmon Arm and Recreation Sites and Trails BC. Under a Management Plan and Partnership Agreement with both the City and the Province, the Shuswap Trail Alliance supports a local Stewardship Advisory to guide maintenance, signage, and trail planning in the area, and act as a meeting point for interest groups.
Sign up for regular trail updates & bulletins from the South Canoe Advisory/Shuswap Trail Alliance by sending your email to: [email protected]
For More information and Geo Referenced PDF maps please visit shuswaptrails.com. South Canoe
TRAIL STEWARDSHIP: Did You Know? The South Canoe Trails are managed by volunteer stewards in partnership with the City of Salmon Arm and Recreation Sites and Trails BC. Under a Management Plan and Partnership Agreement with both the City and the Province, the Shuswap Trail Alliance supports a local Stewardship Advisory to guide maintenance, signage, and trail planning in the area, and act as a meeting point for interest groups.
Sign up for regular trail updates & bulletins from the South Canoe Advisory/Shuswap Trail Alliance by sending your email to: [email protected]
For More information and Geo Referenced PDF maps please visit shuswaptrails.com. South Canoe
Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
eBikes Allowed:
Yes
AKA: Malibu
Land Manager: http://www.sitesandtrailsbc.ca/

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- Mountain Bike
63 trails
- E-Bike
63 trails
- Horse
21 trails
- Hike
59 trails
- Trail Running
59 trails
- ATV/ORV/OHV
4 trails
- Snowshoe
53 trails
- Nordic Ski
3 trails
Region Details
- 7
- 20
- 32
- 4
Region Status
Caution as of Aug 18, 2023Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 72
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 63
- Trails E-Bike
- 63
- Trails Horse
- 21
- Trails Hike
- 59
- Trails Trail Running
- 59
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 2
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 4
- Trails Snowshoe
- 53
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 3
- Total Distance
- 29 miles
- Total Descent
- 5,761 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,591 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 3,393 ft
- Reports
- 1,620
- Photos
- 183
- Ridden Counter
- 33,138
Popular South Canoe Mountain Biking Trails
South Canoe Mountain Bike Routes
title | rating | distance |
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New School Loop | 7 miles | |
South Canoe Long | 10 miles | |
Local Dog | 7 miles | |
Larchhills Traverse - Short | 18 miles | |
South Canoe To Rubberhead | 15 miles | |
South Canoe Kids Loop | 3,596 ft | |
Larchhills traverse - Long | 23 miles | |
Frosty Dog Fat Bike Enduro: 2023 race | 11 miles | |
BCBR Stage 2 race | 32 miles | |
race | 6 miles |
Photos of South Canoe Mountain Bike
trail: Alternative Facts
22 |
May 14, 2023 @ 3:25pm
May 14, 2023
trail: Lumpy
39 |
May 1, 2022 @ 4:38pm
May 1, 2022
trail: Mo Buddha
64 |
Sep 12, 2021 @ 7:11pm
Sep 12, 2021
trail: The Flying Nun (upper)
136 |
Apr 6, 2021 @ 8:25pm
Apr 6, 2021
trail: The Flying Nun (upper)
87 |
Apr 6, 2021 @ 8:25pm
Apr 6, 2021
trail: Coffee Time
315 |
Oct 14, 2020 @ 7:33am
Oct 14, 2020
trail: KC Reloaded
153 |
Oct 13, 2020 @ 8:55am
Oct 13, 2020
trail: KC Reloaded
114 |
Oct 13, 2020 @ 8:50am
Oct 13, 2020Videos of South Canoe Mountain Bike

trail: The Flying Nun (lower)
7:05 |
178 |
Sep 16, 2020

trail: Troll Trail
0:29 |
116 |
Sep 16, 2020

trail: Mo Buddha
10:07 |
115 |
Jun 22, 2020

trail: Mo Buddha
4:26 |
105 |
Sep 18, 2018

trail: Coffee Time
1:15 |
509 |
Jun 28, 2018

trail: Lower Schizo
7:11 |
706 |
Aug 30, 2016

trail: Lumpy
2:57 |
853 |
Aug 29, 2016

trail: Lower Schizo
3:48 |
370 |
Aug 25, 2016
Current Trail Warnings
status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
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Lower Schizo | Sep 16, 2023 @ 1:31pm Sep 16, 2023 | Dry | Maje SCC | Tree down bottom of first rock garden.... |
Recent Trail Reports
status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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Gypsy Tears | Aug 22, 2023 @ 6:59pm Aug 22, 2023 | Dry | Maje SCC | ||
Banjoo | Aug 18, 2023 @ 3:48pm Aug 18, 2023 | Dry | JoeDick STAB | ||
New Skid Road | Dec 2, 2022 @ 4:30pm Dec 2, 2022 | Snow Covered | JoeDick STAB | ||
Road 3 | Nov 21, 2022 @ 10:18am Nov 21, 2022 | Snow Packed | JoeDick STAB | ||
Metford Rd | Nov 21, 2022 @ 10:16am Nov 21, 2022 | Snow Packed | JoeDick STAB | ||
Paranoia Left | Nov 15, 2022 @ 7:26pm Nov 15, 2022 | Snow Covered | Maje SCC | ||
Hellevator | Nov 15, 2022 @ 7:24pm Nov 15, 2022 | Snow Covered | Maje SCC | ||
Malibu Landing 3 | Jun 28, 2019 @ 4:08pm Jun 28, 2019 | Dry | Maje SCC | ||
PPT Metford Connector | Jun 27, 2018 @ 6:49pm Jun 27, 2018 | Dry | cpostings |
Activity Feed
username | action | type | title | date |
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Chendry82 | wishlist | route | New School Loop | Sep 17, 2023 @ 1:20pm Sep 17, 2023 |
Knottyaussie | vote | route | South Canoe Long | Sep 16, 2023 @ 10:12pm Sep 16, 2023 |
JoeDick | add | event | SCC XC | Sep 16, 2023 @ 2:08pm Sep 16, 2023 |
Maje | add | report | Lower Schizo | Sep 16, 2023 @ 1:31pm Sep 16, 2023 |
Knottyaussie | wishlist | route | South Canoe Long | Sep 16, 2023 @ 8:53am Sep 16, 2023 |
Recent Comments
username | type | title | comment | date |
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report | M | Jul 21, 2023 @ 4:51pm Jul 21, 2023 | ||
trail | There are no TTFs on this, description should... | Jul 4, 2023 @ 8:16am Jul 4, 2023 | ||
trail | Super fun, easy riding trail both directions.... | Jun 30, 2023 @ 7:08pm Jun 30, 2023 | ||
trail | Challenging as a climb due to lots of roots. | Jun 30, 2023 @ 7:06pm Jun 30, 2023 | ||
trail | Steep climb but very fun trail. Some roots in... | Jun 30, 2023 @ 7:04pm Jun 30, 2023 |
Nearby Areas
name | distance | ||||
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Larch Hills Nordic Trails | 6 | 5 | 2 | 2.5 km | |
Little Mountain Park | 17 | 3 | 2.6 km | ||
Shuswap Memorial Cemetery Trails | 8 | 2 | 3.1 km | ||
Salmon Arm Greenways | 20 | 24 | 4.1 km | ||
Park Hill | 29 | 4 | 5 km |
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Activity Type Stats
activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
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Mountain Bike | 63 | 26 miles | 5,479 ft | 9 miles | 1,591 ft | #145 | #28 | 182 | 1,613 | 13 | 9,932 | |
E-Bike | 63 | 26 miles | 5,479 ft | 9 miles | 1,591 ft | #56 | #14 | 1 | 1,525 | 3 | 186 | |
Horse | 21 | 13 miles | 925 ft | 3 miles | 1,591 ft | #57 | #3 | 399 | 1 | 50 | ||
Hike | 59 | 25 miles | 3,494 ft | 7 miles | 1,591 ft | #155 | #31 | 2 | 1,414 | 1 | 235 | |
Trail Running | 59 | 25 miles | 3,494 ft | 7 miles | 1,591 ft | #154 | #29 | 1,411 | 1 | 442 | ||
Dirtbike/Moto | 2 | 3 miles | 174 ft | 4,147 ft | 1,138 ft | 355 | 6 | |||||
ATV/ORV/OHV | 4 | 3 miles | 174 ft | 4,147 ft | 1,138 ft | #56 | 355 | 11 | ||||
Snowshoe | 53 | 22 miles | 4,072 ft | 7 miles | 1,457 ft | #12 | #1 | 1 | 363 | 166 | ||
Nordic Ski | 3 | 4 miles | 33 ft | 1,181 ft | 1,457 ft | #37 | 18 | 148 |
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