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4.7 miles
Distance
485 ft
Climb
-365 ft
Descent
00:47:33
Avg time
122 ft
Altitude change
1,207 ft
Altitude min
1,436 ft
Altitude max
1,207 ft
Altitude start
1,329 ft
Altitude end
0.5%
Grade
-32.4%
Grade max
25.7%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
00:47:33
Avg time

Packer Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #145475 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #159805 in Trail Running
    • #182191 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    http://www.sitesandtrailsbc.ca/

Very nice well travelled trail. Best way to bike the area is to stay on the Packers Trail throughout which winds along the edge of the valley on wide side-hill track until approx. the 2 km mark where the side hill becomes narrow single track to the 3.8 km mark at a great look-out spot. Beyond this point is a short steep downhill and rooty fun hugging the Adam's River to the end. Then you get to do it all over again back to the Parking Lot. The climb back up to the look-out is challenging but do-able...and if you can't then don't sweat it, it's a short hike back to the top of the trail and then all shallow downhill grade back.

Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Jul 15, 2023
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Packer Trail Trail Reports

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Jun 29, 2026 @ 9:48am (America/Vancouver)
Jun 29, 2026
May 19, 2026 @ 4:32pm (America/Vancouver)
May 19, 2026
Lots of downed trees and signs saying trail is closed.
Aug 1, 2024 @ 10:39am
Aug 1, 2024
Trail entrance closed. Thinking due to danger of burnt trees from last years fire.
Jul 14, 2023 @ 1:37pm
Jul 14, 2023
Fallen trees near the start and end
Jul 13, 2023 @ 7:12am
Jul 13, 2023
A few trees down.
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on Jun 29, 2026
Avg: 4.24 (2 votes)
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      5.0 ★★★★★
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      4 Reviews & Comments

      woodskiattelusdotnet
      FYI! The River Canyon Trail and Packer Trail in Tsutswecw Provincial Park (formerly Rodrick Haig-Brown Provincial Park) Adams River, are only rideable/hike able up to the canyon and slightly beyond. The 2023 wildfire that burnt most of the lower Adams River valley and into the Shuswap destroyed the trails and only the lower sections have been cleared of potential hazardous burnt trees.
      Photos show end of currently cleared trail. Ugly and impassable beyond.
      Tom and I rode all of the trails from the main parking area down to the mouth of the Adams. Much of that area did not burn. Enjoyable, very easy riding in mature cedar and cottonwood forest. I'm very thankful that I had a number of hiking and biking trips up the entire north side of the river years ago. Makes me really appreciate all of the forested areas that we still have. Enjoy them. Take a few pictures and etch those images deep into your appreciative heart. Hopefully we never lose any more of our forests in and around the area we ride and hike.
      spencerandres spencerandres
      This is quite an easy trail, definitely a workout but you are rewarded with long faster sections through some beautiful mossy forest.
      mkrogen mkrogen
      Great trail for a workout. Some steep climbs. Trail has a steep drop off to one side for a while. The north end of the trail is not as wide and is a little overgrown.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Packer Trail located?
      Packer Trail is located in Tsutswecw Provincial Park/ Roderick Haig-Brown, Sorrento, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Tsutswecw Provincial Park/ Roderick Haig-Brown trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.90306, -119.59367.
      ▼ How hard is Packer Trail?
      Packer Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Packer Trail?
      Packer Trail has 485 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 365 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,207 ft to 1,436 ft.
      ▼ Is Packer Trail a point to point trail?
      Packer Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Packer Trail?
      Packer Trail is 4.7 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Packer Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Packer Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Packer Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Packer Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Packer Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 47 minutes to ride Packer Trail. The trail is 4.7 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Packer Trail?
      Packer Trail is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 248 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 279 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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