Where to Go Snowshoeing in Manning Park, BC
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Loading... - Aria Anderson
- 20 Mar 2023
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I know it’s a bold statement, but I think Manning Park is the best place to snowshoe in southwestern BC. Here’s why snowshoeing in Manning Park is so awesome:
Easy drive from Greater Vancouver on a plowed and sanded highway.
Usually low avalanche risk.
Better weather and fluffier snow than the coast.
No stupidly steep climbs. Gorgeous mountain views.
- Tons of trails ranging from super flat beginner routes to all-day epics in the backcountry that climb mountains.
I mean, what else do you need? In this guide I’ll give you all the details you need to choose the right trail for snowshoeing in Manning Park, plus tips to keep you safe on the trail.
Psst! Looking for even more places to snowshoe in British Columbia? Check out these Vancouver-area snowshoe guides:
Snowshoeing in Vancouver
Snowshoeing in the Fraser Valley
Snowshoeing in Whistler
Snowshoeing in Squamish
Snowshoeing and at Dakota Ridge on the Sunshine Coast
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But First… Be Prepared
- Make a trip plan: While these trails may be steps from busy ski areas, they access serious wilderness. Tell someone where you are going and when you expect to be back. Use the great trip planning tools from Adventure Smart.
- Check the weather, trail conditions, and avalanche forecast: If the weather and trail conditions don’t look good, don’t go. Use my list of the best weather apps for hiking. Check the avalanche forecast for the South Coast Inland zone. Unless you have taken an avalanche safety course, you probably shouldn’t go out unless the forecast is rated “Low” or “Moderate”. Read More…
