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      SOUTH 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
      Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
      eBikes Allowed: Yes
      AKA: Malibu
      Land Manager: http://www.sitesandtrailsbc.ca/
      Parking google parking directions
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      Region Details
      • 7
      • 20
      • 32
      • 4

      Region Status
      Caution as of Aug 18, 2023
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      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

      Photos of South Canoe Mountain Bike

      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
      136 |
      Apr 6, 2021 @ 8:25pm
      Apr 6, 2021
      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, 2020

      Videos of South Canoe Mountain Bike

      Upper and Lower Flying Nun
      7:05 | 178 | Sep 16, 2020
      Troll Trail
      0:29 | 116 | Sep 16, 2020
      xcut to buddha, schizo to flying nun
      trail: Mo Buddha
      10:07 | 115 | Jun 22, 2020
      Mo Budda
      trail: Mo Buddha
      4:26 | 105 | Sep 18, 2018
      1:15 | 509 | Jun 28, 2018
      Lower Schitzo to Flying Nun
      7:11 | 706 | Aug 30, 2016
      Lumpy at South Canoe
      trail: Lumpy
      2:57 | 853 | Aug 29, 2016
      south canoe trails
      3:48 | 370 | Aug 25, 2016

      Current Trail Warnings

      statustraildateconditionuserinfo
      Lower Schizo
      Sep 16, 2023 @ 1:31pm
      Sep 16, 2023
      		 DryMaje SCC Tree down bottom of first rock garden....

      Recent Trail Reports

      statustraildateconditioninfouser
      Gypsy Tears
      Aug 22, 2023 @ 6:59pm
      Aug 22, 2023
      		 Dry Large tree down across trail, blocking trailMaje SCC
      Banjoo
      Aug 18, 2023 @ 3:48pm
      Aug 18, 2023
      		 Dry tree downJoeDick 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 Road plowed, expect industrial trafficJoeDick STAB
      Metford Rd
      Nov 21, 2022 @ 10:16am
      Nov 21, 2022
      		 Snow Packed Rd plowed up to 4km. expect industrial...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

      usernameactiontypetitledate
      Chendry82wishlistrouteNew School Loop
      Sep 17, 2023 @ 1:20pm
      Sep 17, 2023
      KnottyaussievoterouteSouth Canoe Long
      Sep 16, 2023 @ 10:12pm
      Sep 16, 2023
      JoeDickaddeventSCC XC
      Sep 16, 2023 @ 2:08pm
      Sep 16, 2023
      MajeaddreportLower Schizo
      Sep 16, 2023 @ 1:31pm
      Sep 16, 2023
      KnottyaussiewishlistrouteSouth Canoe Long
      Sep 16, 2023 @ 8:53am
      Sep 16, 2023

      Recent Comments

      usernametypetitlecommentdate
      GordonThomsenreportHellevatorM
      Jul 21, 2023 @ 4:51pm
      Jul 21, 2023
      mattdmtrailPurple Pony TrailThere are no TTFs on this, description should...
      Jul 4, 2023 @ 8:16am
      Jul 4, 2023
      FlyingmactrailGypsy TearsSuper fun, easy riding trail both directions....
      Jun 30, 2023 @ 7:08pm
      Jun 30, 2023
      FlyingmactrailBear DenChallenging as a climb due to lots of roots.
      Jun 30, 2023 @ 7:06pm
      Jun 30, 2023
      FlyingmactrailMo BuddhaSteep climb but very fun trail. Some roots in...
      Jun 30, 2023 @ 7:04pm
      Jun 30, 2023

      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Larch Hills Nordic Trails 6 5 22.5 km
      Little Mountain Park 17 32.6 km
      Shuswap Memorial Cemetery Trails 8 23.1 km
      Salmon Arm Greenways 20 244.1 km
      Park Hill 29 45 km

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike6326 miles5,479 ft9 miles1,591 ft
      		#145#281821,613139,932
      E-Bike6326 miles5,479 ft9 miles1,591 ft
      		#56#1411,5253186
      Horse2113 miles925 ft3 miles1,591 ft
      		#57#3399150
      Hike5925 miles3,494 ft7 miles1,591 ft
      		#155#3121,4141235
      Trail Running5925 miles3,494 ft7 miles1,591 ft
      		#154#291,4111442
      Dirtbike/Moto23 miles174 ft4,147 ft1,138 ft
      		3556
      ATV/ORV/OHV43 miles174 ft4,147 ft1,138 ft
      		#5635511
      Snowshoe5322 miles4,072 ft7 miles1,457 ft
      		#12#11363166
      Nordic Ski34 miles33 ft1,181 ft1,457 ft
      		#3718148
      • By JoeDick STAB SCC & contributors
      • Admins: STAB, SCC
      • #12967 - 24,271 views
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