A large network of trails built and used by mountain bikers, hikers, and local equestrian riders. South Canoe is the main mountain biking trail system in Salmon Arm. It houses such trails as Prudential, Paranoia, Malibu, Upper and Lower Schizo, The Cut, Lumpy, K/C, Mo Buttah, Dirty Gerbil, and the Salty Dog race circuit. The trails range in difficulty, with the easier trails below the radio tower, and the more difficult ones above. South Canoe is the home of the very popular Salty Dog 6 Hour Enduro mountain bike race. It is also the west trailhead to the new Larch Hills Traverse epic cross-country trail.
Directions:
East of Salmon Arm on Hwy 1, turn south at the Hwy 97B intersection and travel 2km, then turn left/east onto 10th Ave SE. Follow to the end where it turns to gravel and park on the left. Access the Malibu trails at the Northeast corner of the parking area. Access the upper trails (Prudential, Paranoia, Katie Colin Memorial, Schizo, You May be Right, the Cut, Lumpy, Mo’Butta, Lee’s Trail, and the full Salty Dog circuit) via the Malibu trails or the Forest Service Road from the yellow gate (Metford FSRoad). Walk/ride up road and watch for signs.
