Trail Name: Upper Flume Trail
Distance: 4.3 km
Time: 1-2 hrs
Difficulty: Medium
Cell Service: Unknown
Trail: Single track through the forest and over bridges
Highlight: The creek, bridges and a waterfall or two!
To get there: This hike is about an hour’s drive from Kamloops. Head East along the Trans-Canada Hwy. Continue on the highway for about 65kms. Just past Chase turn right onto Squilax-Anglemont Rd and head over the bridge. Continue for about 3.5km and then turn left onto Holding Rd. Continue up Holding Rd for 4.4km. At this point you should cross a small bridge over Bear creek. The parking area is just across the bridge on your left. Park here. Or get directions from here.
Park in the aforementioned parking area, and walk back towards the information board as the start of the trail is near there. You should see the trail sign and flume display at the beginning of the trail. There’s lots of interesting historic information on the log flumes on this display. From here, follow the trail into the forest. There are a couple of mini loops on this trail so choose to either stick to the right every time or to the left. There are also five unique bridges and the impressive Bear Creek Falls on this scenic and interesting route.
This trail is great for the whole family. There’s bridges, small waterfalls, and lush green forest! What more could you want in a trail?! While in the area, be sure to check out the Lower Flume trail which can be found by crossing under the bridge towards the river.
Deannac
27 Jun 2016This hike is beautiful! I spent 3 hours wandering around and can’t wait to go back. Deanna
HikeKamloops
1 Jul 2016It’s a GORGEOUS area! Thanks for the comment!
Marilyn
6 Sep 2018Thanks for this wonderful article! New to Kamloops and found it very helpful.
Char
19 May 2019Thank you…thank you…thank you! This has made getting my family outdoors and exploring every weekend easy. We can all choose a hike (or wander) a decide what the next adventure will be. Keep up the great work! You are very much appreciated 👍🏻
Hike Kamloops
19 May 2019Thank you so much for your lovely comment! Our goal has always been to make it as easy as possible for everyone to get outside and enjoy the outdoors. Happy hiking to you and your family 🙂
Kellie
31 May 2019Looks like a great hike! Will definitely go one day soon.
Sue
9 Nov 2019Did Upper Flume trail today. There were a few big trees down, passable if you want to try. A great hike even though it was a little wet out!
Michelle
8 Jun 2020Great hike for the family even on a rainy day! We will definitely be hiking this route on a regular basis.
Brenda
29 Jun 2020Did this trail today with my husband. It was so beautiful. We really enjoyed the scenery .