NC indicates a no cycling trail.

ET indicates an enhanced trail with interpretive signs.

NATURAL ARCH TRAIL

The trail is steep with dangerous drop-offs. Please use caution, wear properly soled boots for traction .Total hiking distance is about 2.2 km. (one way) from the marked trail-head in the bay Trail head is accessible only by boat (small craft warning, winds can quickly build up on the Arrow lake causing rough passage by boat) and is directly across from the small settlement of Deer Park on the east side of arrow lakes. Deer Park is accessible by car on a gravel road from Syringa provincial park a distance of 4 km.

The original trail, which climbs 250 meters from the lake, was constructed by local Deer Park residents many years ago. A few years later the Forest service rebuilt this trail, it joins the older original trail after crossing a scenic rocky gully.The old part of the trail is steep and climbs up a rocky hillside via ramps and narrow ledges.

At the end of the trail and around the corner is a natural arch 44 meters long, 4 meters thick and 20 meters off the ground. Under the arch, the trail splits: a short branch to the left leads to a refreshing pool filled by water; a somewhat longer branch heads up to the top of the arch along a challenging trial which is not for the meek as it requires navigation along massive roots of trees which are perched at one end of the arch. Once on top what a view!

The arch was formed over geologic time as water from a small pond fed by the existing creek gradually weakened the underlying rock .If one looks carefully, chunks of the crumbly eroded black lamprophyre rock can still be found in the debris under the arch and along the walls.

TULIP CREEK

This very short trail is located within Syringa Creek Park. The trail-head is accessed by driving up the Deer Park Road past the first bluff area, approximately 3.5 Km. A small parking lot beside the first creek which the gravel road crosses is where the trail head begins. A short trail follows Tulip Creek into an impressive canyon marked by red-stained rock walls covered by velvety moss and the occasional fern. An impressive double cascade fall makes this scenic spot both winter and summer

MCPHEE CANYON

This is a short and fairly steep trail which connects the Doukhobor Waterline Trail to Skattebo Reach Trail. The trail head leaves the Doukhobor Waterline Trail in a small gully which it traverses by several short switchbacks. The trail continues, via switchbacks through deciduous and evergreen stands. Two more switchbacks bring the trail close to the McPhee Creek canyon. The trail now enters a small terrace and passes by on old prospect hole. As the trail approaches the edge of the narrow canyon there are occasional views of cascades and white water. Cable barriers have been installed along the most dangerous area. (Caution: Stay on the trail and keep children close at hand. Do not approach the edge of the canyon!) The trail then leaves the canyon and emerges on a gently descending terrace. It continues to run along the creek ravine, offering fine views and several benches for rest and meditation.  NC

LITTLE McPHEE WATERFALL TRAIL  NC

This very short trail leaves Skattebo Reach Trail just before the main crossing of Little McPhee Creek. It follows the original Doukhobor workers' trail from Brilliant Dam. The trail drops into the creek bed which is followed upstream for a short distance until the creek itself is crossed by a footbridge. A short extension of the trail ends at the plunge pool of the scenic waterfall. The waterfall is best in spring and early summer when water run-off is high; later in the season the creek flow is significantly reduced.