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Lower Stein Valley to Devil’s Staircase Camp

Lower Stein Valley to Devil’s Staircase Camp

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The Lower Stein Valley is an incredible trail alongside the Stein River in BC, Canada, that is great for beginner backpackers. The second campground along the trail is Devil’s Staircase Camp. You can read my previous post about the palaver travelling to this remote area, and Loop Camp here. This trail was closed for several years, but opened in May 2022. We visited on Canada Day weekend (early July) when we were unable to secure reservations to go camping closer…

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Lower Stein Valley to Loop Camp

Lower Stein Valley to Loop Camp

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The Lower Stein Valley is a 26km trail alongside the Stein River. It does have some elevation gains and losses, but this lower section is not particularly strenuous. The first campground, Loop Camp is less than 2km along the trail, so great for beginner backpackers. Stein Valley Nlaka’pamux Heritage Park has to be one of the most special (and unique) areas to hike in BC. This trail was closed for several years, but opened in May 2022. We visited on…

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Incredible waters and Mount Sarbach from Mistaya Canyon
Mistaya Canyon – Icefields Parkway

Mistaya Canyon – Icefields Parkway

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Mistaya Canyon is one of the glorious sights along the Icefields Parkway. It is located halfway between Jasper and Banff, close to Saskatchewan River Crossing. Exploring this gorge involves a short, easy hike but allows you to look down into an impressive deep canyon where the Mistaya River has carved swirls into the limestone. What do you do when the weather is misty and wet in the Canadian Rockies? If you are anything like us, you go looking for waterfalls…

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Similkameen River from the Canyon Nature trail
Canyon Nature Trail – Manning Park

Canyon Nature Trail – Manning Park

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The Canyon Nature trail is a super easy walk in Manning Park. The trail goes in a loop and there are two possible starting points; Either Coldspring Campground or from Pacific Trail trailhead on Gibson Pass Road. There are a few switchbacks to take you up each side of the Canyon, but the trail is well maintained and suitable for all ages and abilities. We did this in the evening (we were waiting for our room at the Manning Park…

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