A moderate hike to a big view, mostly through forest. Expect about 190 m of climbing; most people take 3.5 hours.
Moderate · 10 km round trip · +190 m climb · 3.5 hours · Dogs: check local rules
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Further afield · ~215 min from downtown
Figures approximate. The suggested start helps you finish in daylight. Check BC Parks (Coquihalla Canyon) before you go.
From the Coquihalla Canyon Recreation Area (Othello Tunnels) near Hope, walk upstream on the old Kettle Valley rail grade (Trans Canada Trail) about 30 minutes to the Hope-Nicola Valley trailhead before a yellow gate. A steep start eases into a gentle climb through mixed forest with viewpoints to a low pass (about 45 minutes) with a plaque marking the 1860 Royal Engineers mule road. Red markers lead down the far side; return the same way.
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| Region | Further afield |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Season | Best April to October |
| Trailhead | Coquihalla Canyon Provincial Park |
| Parking & transit | Little or no transit; plan to drive. |
| Permits & passes | Check the land manager's page for current fees and passes. |
| Dogs | Check local rules |
| Kid-friendly | Better for older, fit kids or adults |
| Highlights | Views, Forest |
| Crowds | Not rated yet |
| Managed by | BC Parks (Coquihalla Canyon) |
Check the official page for current conditions before you go.
Numbers are approximate. Check BC Parks (Coquihalla Canyon) for closures and the AdventureSmart trip plan and Ten Essentials before you go. Tell someone your plan.
About 10 km (round trip) with roughly 190 m of elevation gain. Most people take 3.5 hours. Figures are approximate; check BC Parks (Coquihalla Canyon) before you go.
Rules vary or change here. Check the land manager before bringing a dog.
Check the land manager's page for current fees and passes.
Not easily. Plan to drive or carpool.
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Hike Vancouver. "Hope-Nicola Valley Trail." Updated October 24, 2026. https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/hope-nicola-valley-trail/
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