Copper Island

North Shuswap

Trail Information

Distance3 km (round trip) km
Duration1 Hour (round trip)
DifficultyMore DifficultMore Difficult
Access MapGoogle Maps
Latitude / Longitude50.91310254, -119.4019252
ActivitiesCanoeingHikingKayaking
Warnings:
Steep cliffs. No camping or fires permitted on the island. Water access only.

About

This loop trail to the summit of the sole island in Shuswap Lake provides panoramic views of the lake and Blind Bay. Makes a perfect paddle and hike from the Shuswap Lake Provincial Park in Scotch Creek.

For more information, visit bcparks.ca.


Access

Take the Squilax-Anglemont Rd exit off Hwy 1 and follow it for approx. 18 km to Scotch Creek. Turn right into Shuswap Lake Provincial Park and park at the boat launch day-use parking. Copper Island is located 2 km offshore. Boat or paddle to the east side of the island to a small beach and trail signs.


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The Beach
View from the top looking towards Blind Bay
View looking towards Sorrento/Shuswap lake provincial park
Kyacking out to copper Island
Trail Photo on Copper Island

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