The Lake of the Hanging Glacier Hell Roaring Creek bridge has been installed. Please note that the bridge is use at your own risk as there was damage sustained over the winter which has prevented a completely satisfactory installation. The trail is also in very poor condition with large areas of avalanche and blow down debris. This may not be the summer for this trail, please consider other options or plan for a longer than usual ascent.
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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.
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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.
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Memberships run for the current calendar year and are required to attend trail work bees.
TRAIL REPORTS
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Lake of the Hanging Glacier July 15, 2026
Road is rough as usual, high clearance 4×4 recommended. Trail has seen extensive avalanche damage and the crew was only able to start the process of clearing the trail. The trail will require considerable effort and time to complete until the damage is cleared. The bridge over Hell Roaring Creek has been installed but damage […]
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Chalice Creek July 15, 2026
The road has been graded and is in good shape. 2.8km access road is rougher with in grown alders though the were trimmed back on this trip. Heavy trail clearing and brushing was performed. Some work on wet areas between the two bridges will be performed at a later date.
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Pedley Pass July 13, 2026
Road is in good condition. Last 2 km are rougher as usual. Some clearing was performed up both switchback directions.
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Assiniboine Lake July 9, 2026
Upper trail brushed and deadfall cleared. Trail is in good shape aside from some typical wet spots. Road is in good condition but the last two bridges after the turn before the Baymag mine are now zero weight rated, proceed at your own risk.
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Welsh Lakes July 8, 2026
Road up to the access road is in better shape than usual. Deep ruts have been graded. Access road is rough as usual and requires high clearance 4×4. Trail cleared up to talus slopes and in good condition. Foot bridge near start of trail will require repairs.
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Azure Lake July 6, 2026
Francis Creek FSR has water running over it in spots. Boulder on road 15 mins before trailhead but most vehicles should be able to drive around it. Heavy snow load and high winds has created significant deadfall and the STMS crew was not able to clear all the debris. Plan for slow hiking if you […]
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Brewer Creek June 28, 2026
Road is in good condition until the last 2km which is rough as usual requiring high clearance 4×4. Light trail work was done on this trip but volunteers will be heading up to do usual maintenance and to complete the reroute that was started in 2025 as weather permits.
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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.