Hope Trails Challenge - Summer Edition

Take on the Hope Trails Challenge this summer and WIN!

From July 1 until September 30, 2025 challenge yourself to explore trails in Hope for a chance to win a great prize.

By completing at least one of the trails and posting and tagging on social media (or showing a photo at the visitor centre as proof of completion), participants will be entered to win the grand prizes: a $250 Hope Outdoors gift card and a free entry into one of Hope Mountain Centre’s 2025/26 public programs (max value $250). For every trail completed, participants will receive one entry into the grand prize draw.

Everyone who visits the visitor centre to submit their eligible entry will also receive a Hope Trails Challenge buff (while supplies last!).

HOW TO PARTICIPATE:

STEP ONE - Pick Up Your Map

Get a copy of the FREE Trails of Hope map at the Hope Cascades & Canyons Visitor Centre, located at 919 Water Ave. in Hope, BC. Open Monday to Saturday 10 AM to 4 PM (9-5pm in July and August), Sunday 10 AM to 12 PM.

STEP TWO- Hike One or More Trails

Participants must complete at least one of the following trails between July 1, 2025 and September 30th, 2025.

BEGINNER TO INTERMEDIATE TRAILS

Flood Falls

Elevation gain: 70 m | Round trip: 1 km

Time: 30 minutes

For more information please visit hopemountain.org/flood-falls-trail

Thacker Mountain Loop
Elevation gain: 198 m | Round trip: 4.3 km

Time: 2-3 hours

For more information please visit hopemountain.org/thacker-mountain-trail

Falls Lake

Elevation gain: 92 m | Round trip: 1.6 km

Time: 1-2 hours

For more information please visit hopemountain.org/falls-lake-trail

Skagit River Trail

Elevation gain: 365 m | Round trip: 14.5 km

Time: 4-6 hours

For more information please visit hopemountain.org/skagit-river-trail

Syéx̱w Chó:leqw Adventure Park

Elevation gain: 100 m | Round trip: 4 km

Time: 1-2 hours

For more information please visit hopemountain.org/syexw-choleqw-trail

INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED TRAILS

HBC Heritage Trail*

*The entire HBC Trail does not need to be hiked. Any portion of this trail hikes is eligible for this challenge. Suggested route close to Hope is Peers Creek trailhead to Manson’s Ridge.

Stats for entire trail:

Elevation gain: 3,922 m | One way: 75 km | Time: 3-7 days

For more information please visit hopemountain.org/hbc-1849-heritage-trail

Hope Mountain

Elevation gain: 807 m | Round trip: 8.7 km | Time: 4-5 hours

Access is up a steep forest service road. AWD or 4×4 vehicle with clearance strongly recommended.

For more information please visit hopemountain.org/hope-mountain-trail

Wells Peak

Elevation gain: 732 m | Round trip: 6.1 km | Time: 4-5 hours

Access is up a steep forest service road. AWD or 4×4 vehicle with clearance strongly recommended.

For more information please visit hopemountain.org/wells-peak-trail

Eaton Lake

Elevation gain: 962 m | Round trip: 8.7 km | Time: 5-6 hours

For more information please visit hopemountain.org/eaton-lake-trail

Tikwalus Heritage Trail

Elevation gain: 968 m | Round trip: 12.6 km | Time: 5-7 hours

For more information please visit hopemountain.org/tikwalus-heritage-trail

STEP THREE - Post Your Hike on Social Media

Post a photo to social media of you on one of the designated trails tagging Tourism HCC (@tourismhcc) and Hope Mountain Centre (@hopemountain), and using the hashtag #HopeTrails2025. See terms and conditions for eligibility.

For those that don’t use social media, you can simply show your photo at the visitor centre as proof of entry.

STEP FOUR - Show the Visitor Centre Your Post(s)

Drop in at the Hope Cascades & Canyons Visitor Centre, located at 919 Water Ave., Hope, BC. Open 10 am – 4 pm Mon-Sun. Open 9 am – 5 pm Mon-Sun through July & August. Show one of the staff your social media post to instantly claim a finisher’s prize of a Hope Trails Challenge-branded buff. Those who don’t show their post in person at the visitor centre will not receive a buff, but all eligible posts on social media using the tags above in step 3 will still be entered to win the grand prize.

PRIZES

Enter to WIN a $250 Hope Outdoors Gift Card + Hope Mountain Centre Program Registration!

By completing at least one of the trails and posting and tagging on social media (or showing a photo at the visitor centre as proof of completion), participants will be entered to win the grand prizes: $250 Hope Outdoors gift card and a free entry into one of Hope Mountain Centre’s 2025/26 public programs (max value $250).

For every trail completed, participants will receive one entry into the grand prize draw.

Physical entries are deposited in an entry barrel at the Hope, Cascades & Canyons Visitor Centre. Those who enter online will be automatically entered.

Visitor Centre prize for everyone who visits the visitor centre (while supplies last!) is a Hope Trails Challenge buff.

Terms & Conditions

2025 Hope Trails Challenge – Terms and Conditions

Overview
The 2025 Hope Trails Challenge (the “Challenge”) is an outdoor activity designed to encourage hikers to explore and complete various trails around Hope, BC. Participants who complete the Challenge will be eligible to receive a prize provided they adhere to the following terms and conditions. Get your Trails of Hope Map at the Hope Cascades & Canyons Visitor Centre, located at 919 Water Ave., Hope, BC. Open 10 am – 4 pm Mon-Sun. Open 9 am – 5 pm Mon-Sun through July & August.

The Hope Trails Challenge ends on September 30th, 2025. Winners will be announced by October 12th, 2025. If we are unable to contact a winner, a new one will be selected. Winner will have 90 days to claim their prizes at the Hope Cascades & Canyons Visitor Centre. The winner’s first name will be published on our social media pages.

Challenge Rules

Eligibility: To participate, hikers must complete at least one or some of the designated trails in the challenge and either post on social media tagging Tourism HCC and Hope Mountain Centre, or visit the Visitor Centre showing staff a photo of themselves on the trail to claim their prize.
Social Media Requirement: Participants are required to post a photo or video or reel of themselves on a Facebook, Instagram or YouTube account (temporary stories are excluded) showing they completed at least one of the trails. Posts must tag Tourism HCC (@tourismhcc) and Hope Mountain Centre (@hopemountain) and including the hashtag #HopeTrails2025.
Landing Page: Information regarding the Challenge will be available on the Hope Mountain Centre and Hope Cascades & Canyons websites. Participants should check these pages for updates and details on trail locations.

Trails
Participants must complete at least one of the following trails:

BEGINNER TO INTERMEDIATE TRAILS

Flood Falls

Elevation gain: 70 m | Round trip: 1 km

Time: 30 minutes

Thacker Mountain Loop
Elevation gain: 198 m | Round trip: 4.3 km

Time: 2-3 hours

Falls Lake

Elevation gain: 92 m | Round trip: 1.6 km

Time: 1-2 hours

Skagit River Trail

Elevation gain: 365 m | Round trip: 14.5 km

Time: 4-6 hours

Syéx̱w Chó:leqw Adventure Park

Elevation gain: 100 m | Round trip: 4 km

Time: 1-2 hours

INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED TRAILS

HBC Heritage Trail*

*The entire HBC Trail does not need to be hiked. Any portion of this trail hikes is eligible for this challenge. Suggested route close to Hope is Peers Creek trailhead to Manson’s Ridge.

Stats for entire trail:

Elevation gain: 3,922 m | One way: 75 km | Time: 3-7 days

For more information please visit hopemountain.org/hbc-1849-heritage-trail

Hope Mountain

Elevation gain: 807 m | Round trip: 8.7 km | Time: 4-5 hours

Access is up a steep forest service road. AWD or 4×4 vehicle with clearance strongly recommended.

For more information please visit hopemountain.org/hope-mountain-trail

Wells Peak

Elevation gain: 732 m | Round trip: 6.1 km | Time: 4-5 hours

Access is up a steep forest service road. AWD or 4×4 vehicle with clearance strongly recommended.

For more information please visit hopemountain.org/wells-peak-trail

Eaton Lake

Elevation gain: 962 m | Round trip: 8.7 km | Time: 5-6 hours

For more information please visit hopemountain.org/eaton-lake-trail

Tikwalus Heritage Trail

Elevation gain: 968 m | Round trip: 12.6 km | Time: 5-7 hours

For more information please visit hopemountain.org/tikwalus-heritage-trail

Prizes

Participants who complete the Challenge will be eligible to receive a prize at the Hope Cascades & Canyons Visitor Centre, located at 919 Water Ave., Hope, BC. Open 10 am – 4 pm Mon-Sun. Open 9 am – 5 pm Mon-Sun through July & August.
Grand Prize Draw: By completing one or all trails and posting or showing a photo as proof of completion, participants will also be eligible to enter to win the grand prize of a $250 Hope Outdoors gift cards and entry into one of Hope Mountain Centre’s public programs in 2025/26 ($250 max value). For every trail completed, participants will receive one entry into the grand prize draw.
All participants grant Hope Cascades & Canyons and Hope Mountain Centre for Outdoor Learning permission to use their photos, videos, and likeness for promotional purposes on social media accounts and website.

Liability and Safety

By participating in the Challenge, participants acknowledge that hiking can involve risks and agree to take full responsibility for their personal safety and well-being while completing the trails.
The organizers, including Hope Cascades & Canyons and Hope Mountain Centre, are not liable for any injuries, losses, or damages that may occur during participation in the Challenge.

Final Notes
The Challenge is subject to change or cancellation at any time. The organizers reserve the right to modify the terms and conditions as necessary.

For any questions or clarifications, please contact marketing@hopebc.ca.