Grey Canal Swan Lake East

Vernon British Columbia Canada

Grey Canal Swan Lake East - Swan Lake East Trail offers either one long trail (8.6km return) or 3 shorter trails depending on how energetic you feel. You can start the trail from either end if doing the whole trail or park at one of the 4 parking lots (parking lots or roadside parking) and pick your trail length.

Swan Lake East Trail - Baker Hogg Rd to Glenhayes Rd

(0.83 km one-way, 1.66 km return)

• Parking is on the roadside. Look for the metal horse gates with a trail sign.
• Slight incline until Glenhayes Rd.
• The path is wide and well used.

BC's Longest Irrigation Channel - Glenhayes Rd to McLennan

(2.2 km one-way, 4.4 km return)

• Go left once you emerge from the trail and walk a short section on the road before you see a trail sign.
• The most scenic part of the trail. Be careful of rocks and uneven surfaces.
• Contains remnants of BC's longest irrigation channel (Grey Canal-50km) built in the early 1900s.  The canal was used to sustain orchards and agricultural land.
• Few viewpoints on this section of the Swan Lake East Trail for overlooking the lake.
• Interpretive signs about the Canal.

Pound The Pavement - McLennan Rd to Rugg Rd

(1.3 km one-way, 2.6 km return)

• Most of this hike will be walking along a paved road (Grey Canal Rd) before it veers back into the trees for the last little section.

Grey Canal Swan Lake East

Vernon British Columbia Canada