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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.

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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 2024.

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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.

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TRAIL REPORTS

Lake of the Hanging Glacier July 9, 2025

Road is washboard from Radium to crossroads, good till turnoff to LOTHG sign, deep water bars to trail head. The bridge over Hell Roaring Creek has been installed and the trail is safe to hike.  Please note this brdige will be removed in the fall and it is not recommended to cross Hell Roaring Creek without it.

Jumbo Pass June 26, 2025

Toby Creek FSR in good shape, Jumbo FSR is good shape, avalanche x 2 have melted no debris removal required, creek crossing no change high clearance recommended, last 2 km cleared of vegetation overgrowth now in good condition.Trail in good shape to the 3 km mark. Lots of spring run off running along or across the trail, typical for this time of year.

Chalice Creek June 18, 2025

The main road to the Bugaboos was in fair conditions.

Alders were cut back along a large stretch between the first and second bridges. Trees were removed along the trail, well beyond the second bridge.
As usual, alders were trimmed back along the access road as well.

Trail is in good condition.

Pinto Mountain May 31, 2025

Deadfall in gully before the first meadow cleared.  Trail passable to the peak with snow still on upper sections.

Pedley Pass June 1, 2025

*Update* The road is now clear.

Avalanche on Road 5km past Mine.  Not passable.  Likely needs about 1 week to be clear.

 

 

Swansea Mountain May 21, 2025

Trail in good condition and mostly dry. Work has been done to remove fallen trees. More tree removal to come. Road is in decent condition with some deep water bars.