#OLD FLUME TRAIL PDF#

If you decide to go past the first gap, under no circumstances should Old timbers and cement footings are present, as wellĪs a rock filled gulch down hill form the crossing point. There is still a distance of flat and level hiking thatĬan be done on the other side, but caution must be used in crossing.

Go beyond this first small gap is OK, and for the most part safe. Of many gaps that were once spanned by trestles and bridges. For the most part, it will remain in the trees all the way to the first gap.

Where the new water line was installed, but then it moves into a shallow cut with trees and brush on both sides where the While it can beĪ good family hike for older children, it is not a place to to take small children and just turn them loose. In addition, in some places, there are sheer drops right at the trailside. The trail makes its way through the rocks,īut they are a tripping hazard. The trail in this first section is littered with boulders of all sizes. Just because it is relatively flat, does not mean it does not presentĪ hazard. The easiest way to access the old flumeway trail, and allows the longest walking/hiking opportunity, about 3/4 of a mile one-way. The trail seems to be level, in reality it has a very gradual, almost imperceptible downhill slope. Once you reach the level ground you are standing on top of the now buried new pipeline, and where Though initially steep, it is only that way for 30 or 40 yards, The Stairs power plant and opposite the Birchs picnic area. The park is located on both sides of the Adams River, and there are three trailheads in this park.The upper trailhead begins at the steep gated access road just below You will come to the bridge over the Adams River.

#OLD FLUME TRAIL PDF#

The lower trails start just on the other side of the road.Īdditional Information: BC Parks, New! Geo-Referenced PDF MapĪpprox 9.4km west of Sorrento on Hwy 1, turn left onto Squilax-Anglemont Rd and follow the road approx 5km.

The upper trails start at the parking area. And be sure to check both the upper and lower trails. The parking area is on the southwest side of Adams River - turn left/ west off Squilax-Anglemont Rd onto Holding Rd, just before the bridge. There are seven unique bridges and the impressive Bear Creek Falls on this scenic and interesting route. This 8.5 km trail follows a historic flume used to transport logs to the Adams River. Park on the Squilax-Anglemont Rd, just east of the Adams River Bridge. Below the canyon is a large pool with a sandy beach. It is also a good place to view rafters, and kayakers as they test their skills through the canyon section of the river. The canyon and its pools are a favorite area on this trail for anglers and picnickers. The trail is linked with the Packer Trail at the power line, providing a loop back to the old road. ADAMS: The trail starts out as an old road, and turns into a trail at the canyon area, following the Adams River for the most part, until it ends at Gold Creek. Park on Squilax-Anglemont Rd just east of the Adams River Bridge. PACKER: Traverses attractive, dry forest above the river along an old horse packer’s trails for most of its length. These trails offer an impressive array of human and natural history, scenic beauty, and distinctive trail structures. The Upper Trail System encompasses all of the trails north of the Squilax-Anglemont Rd. Upper Trail System (Open to Shared Hike/Bike): Parking is also available on Squilax-Anglemont Rd, just east of the Adams River Bridge.

In summer it offers a shaded walk through a mixed forest. 1.5km trail from the main parking area, to the river mouth parking area or the top of the groundwater spawning channel. This trail offers superb views of spawning salmon.Īpprox. 3.5km, linking the river mouth with the main parking lot and the overflow parking lot with the Adams River bridge. COTTONWOODS: Follows the east bank of the river for approx. A section of the trail connects the parking lot to the overflow parking lot and the Roderick Haig-Brown Dedication Plaque. Return along the river via the Cottonwoods Trail. FOREST: meanders for 1.5km from the main parking lot through the forest to the river mouth. The Lower Trail System encompasses all the trails south of the Squilax-Anglemont Rd and provides access to the viewing areas during the October salmon runs. Wonderful river views, forest, wildflowers, mosses, ferns, wildlife, and salmon run. A network of trails along the Adams River, located between Adams Lake and Shuswap Lake.

Old flume trail