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Mamquam Spawning Channel Trails -
The Mamquam River is a popular destination in the Squamish, British
Columbia region for hikers, mountain bikers, fisherman and horseback
riders. The trail system consists of loop trails traveling east
and west beneath the Hwy 99 bridge and east of the Government Road
bridge.
The main trail extends along the shores of the Mamquam
River eventually leading to the fish spawning channels. From the
main trail are many off-shoot trails exploring further into the
river shoreline. The trails are either hard-packed earthy trails
or loose gravel trails, sometimes both. The trails vary in width,
some are single track and some are allot wider.
The trail is located on a dyke road found just after
the bridge crossing over the Mamquam River located north of Squamish
on the Sea to Sky Highway (Hwy 99). Turn onto the gravel dyke road
and park. Look for the most well used trail heading towards the
river identified by a large opening in the thick vegetation. This
is the trailhead to the Mamquam River (it is not marked).
Once arriving on the rivers edge there is an interpretive
sign outlining the spawning cycle of the salmon. Continue walking
or biking east of the Hwy 99 bridge following the shoreline of the
Mamquam River and the spawning channels will come into view. The
Coho and Chum Salmon visit this river between the months of August
and November.
The Mamquam River Trail area is filled with little
off-shoot trails used mostly by mountain bikers and horseback riders.
One of the trails is called the Rotary Trail. This trail slices
through tall shrubbery creating tunnel like pathways. The Rotary
Trail connects to Mamquam and Diamond Road and to Garibaldi Way
and the Garibaldi Highlands
Trails.
Canoe & River Kayak Route -
Considered a prime river to practice canoe and river kayaking skills
on and enjoy 2- 4 runs in one single day. An opportunity to try
new things as you get familiar with the river. The Grade 3 paddling
route extends 6 Km (3.4 miles) from the Mamquam Forest Service Road
(upper put-in) to the Government Road Bridge (lower put-in) located
west of the Sea to Sky Hwy.
Trail Access - Follow the Sea to
Sky Highway (Hwy 99) north of Squamish, BC, Canada for a short distance
until you cross over the Mamquam River bridge. Immediately past
the bridge, on your right hand side, is a gravel road leading onto
a dyke. Park and go baby!
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