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OUR TRAILS
The Summit Trail Makers Society maintains eleven trails in the Columbia Valley. Through a partnership with Recreation Site and Trails BC STMS keeps these eleven trails safe and enjoyable for locals and tourists alike.
Our trails take hikers from lush meadows to craggy peaks towering over glacier fed turquoise lakes.
Pick a trail, grab your boots and head to the hills!
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We acknowledge that the trails we maintain are on the unceded shared traditional Territory of the Ktunaxa and Secwépemc First Nations, their local bands of ʔakisq̓nuk and Shuswap, and the chosen home of the Columbia Valley Metis.
OUR SOCIETY
The purpose of the society is to promote safe and sustainable hiking experiences by assisting in development and maintenance of hiking trails in the Upper Columbia Valley region.
The society was created in 2001 by a small group of hikers with a desire to “give something back”. At that time, an informal relationship was established with the B.C. Ministry of Forests. As STMS membership grew, their record of trail maintenance successes also grew, as well as their credibility with the government. A formal partnership agreement between the province and STMS was put in place in 2011 and current term goes to 2029.
Learn more about STMS.
SUPPORT US
Support us by getting a yearly membership, making a donation or buying some STMS merchandise.
Memberships run for the current calendar year and are required to attend trail work bees.
TRAIL REPORTS
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Pedly Pass
Road is mostly dry and in good condition. Rough and rocky closer to the trail head. Lower parts of trail are still wet and snowy in sections. Some deadfall cleared.
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Jumbo Pass
Toby Creek FSR Road conditions worse than last year. 4×4 or high-clearance SUV recommended. Very dusty from 0–18 km. Fallen trees cleared along road The first 6 km are particularly rough, with hard-packed bumps, and potholes. A washout between km 3 and km 4 has been cleared, but the road remains uneven and rough through […]
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Pinto Mountain
Road and trail in great shape. Deadfall cleared.
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Chalice Creek
Road Conditions The main road in from Brisco was average with some pot holes, as usual. As shown in photos, an avalanche had been cleared from the main road. The access road to the trail head required trimming back. Deadfall and more work to be completed in July.
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Lake of the Hanging Glacier
RSTBC will be conducting repairs on an eroded section near the beginning of the trail discovered last fall. We will update when the work has been completed. As usual it is not recommended to hike this trail until the bridge over Hell Roaring Creek has been installed sometime in July. Check here for bridge updates.
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Swansea Mountain
Deadfall cleared, sign in box installed. Trail & road in good condition.
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Assiniboine Lake
Road is in good shape to trail head. 15 Trees cleared in first 1.4 km of trail. Snow began at 1600 meters.
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Lake of the Hanging Glacier October 7th, 2025
Bridge removed for the season. Trail is closed due an unsafe and unstable section near the beginning. Do not attempt to hike this trail until further updates have been posted in the spring.
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Chalice Creek Aug 31, 2025
Trail Closed due to wildfire area restriction. More info at BC Wildfire Service. *Update* Trail is open.
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Assiniboine Lake August 14, 2025
Recent Grizzly bear encounter near the lake. The bear approached an occupied tent. Please be bear aware and avoid strong scented foods/objects when visiting this area.