Wilderness Hiking Adventures in British Columbia’s Wild Cariboo

From Siwash Lake, hiking trails unfold into the vast backcountry of British Columbia’s wild Cariboo region.

Suitable for all ages and skill levels, hiking routes at this eco-lodge and ranch are remarkably diverse. Guests can choose anything from a steep mountain ascent to an easygoing stroll across open range.

Discover Nature as Art

Head into our backcountry hiking to quiet your mind and invigorate your body. Explore our beautiful landscapes and discover nature as art.

Hiking options with a private guide range from a one hour leisurely grasslands walk to half-day circuits that criss-cross through the rugged rangeland that surrounds Siwash Lake. Gentle, rolling elevations make for a very pleasant level of exertion, while longer distances and duration can provide a great workout for those seeking fitness benefits.

Flora & Fauna

The trails wind their way through wild meadows, old-growth forest, and vibrant patches of wildflowers. Backcountry hiking at Siwash Lake explores stark contrasts between blackened areas and verdant islands of refugia untouched by wildfire, as routes weave in and out of burn zones.

You will navigate over rough granite outcroppings that jut through swathes of brilliant pink fireweed, and tunnel through thick copses of succulent aspen saplings. Emerge from these rich areas of natural regeneration into wetlands and riparian zones that embrace our many wilderness lakes — areas that are key habitat for many species of birds and animals.

Your guide will interpret the local flora and fauna and make sure that you are prepared for any wildlife encounters — keeping you safe as well as helping to optimize photographic opportunities.

Routes through wildfire burn areas provide the opportunity to learn about fire ecology, as well as timber harvesting and silviculture practices in British Columbia.

Hikes are Geared for You

More vigorous full day adventures complete with a delicious backpack lunch follow a rim-rock trail to waterfalls, head across country to a high rocky bluff with panoramic views of the plateau, or traverse sandstone cliff banks high above a wilderness river.

For hard-core hikers, we offer a rigorous, private day long expedition into the alpine to hike a 7,000-foot peak in the nearby Marble Mountain range. A steep scree slope up to the summit is not for the faint of heart, however incredible 360 views await on top!