White Lake Traverse

South Shuswap

Trail Information

Distance7.4 km (one-way) km
Duration2+ Hours (one-way hike)
DifficultyMore DifficultMore Difficult
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Latitude / Longitude50.86959704, -119.34783636
ActivitiesEquestrianHikingMountain BikingSnowshoeingWildlife
Warnings:
This is a wilderness trail. Be prepared. Make noise for bears.

About

This beautiful flowing trail immerses travelers in the tranquility of the forest between Blind Bay and White Lake. This cross-country trail links communities in the South Shuswap and, combined with the ORV routes, provides a series of recreational loop trails to explore. From the Balmoral Trailhead, follow directions to the Balmoral Bluffs viewpoint, then take the right (south) trail. Follow signs across the ATV trails and forestry road through open forests. The trail climbs to the K9 viewpoint (2 km one-way) with vistas south and west toward Tappen and Notch Hill. A great turnaround destination, or rest stop before continuing to follow signs to the John Evdokimoff Bike Skills Park and White Lake trailhead (7.4 km one-way).


Access

BALMORAL TRAILHEAD: Approx 9.3 km east of Sorrento, or approx. 24 km west of Salmon Arm, turn north on onto Balmoral Rd. Follow for approx. 1.5 km and watch for the large trailhead parking lot on the right (east), just before Alpen Paradies subdivision. WHITE LAKE TRAILHEAD: Approx. 9.3 km east of Sorrento on Hwy 1 at the Balmoral Rd junction, turn right immediately onto White Lake Road behind Balmoral Store. White Lake Rd forms a loop, returning to Hwy 1 at Carlin 4 km farther east, approx. 20 km west of Salmon Arm. Watch for the John Evdokimoff Bike Park sign on your left about 7 km from the Balmoral Store on White Lake Rd.


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