Campbell Valley Regional Park
If you’re looking for a place where you can easily reconnect with nature, then there is perhaps no better option than Campbell Valley Regional Park. Be it picnicking, hiking, horseback riding, or simply whiling away your afternoon, this historic park has you more than covered. Opening in 1979 this special place quickly took root as one of the favorite destinations of people living in the Fraser Valley. Spanning a little over 535 hectares, with miles of designated hiking and walking trails, you’ll be surprised just how welcoming this little nature oasis can be to your soul.
One of the park's many trails for exploring
Park amenities include picnic tables and public washrooms which can make it the ideal location to bring family together for a picnic. These are located the North Valley and South Valley entrances, both easily accessible by vehicles and ample parking. Other highlights include the Lochiel one-room Schoolhouse, which will remind you of simpler times as you take a look through it’s dusty windows. Be sure to also check out the Annand/Rowlatt farmstead where one can easily appreciate how a little upkeep keeps these once used buildings in great shape.
Notable trails include:
Shaggy Main Trail: a 14 km. path that outlines the park’s outer edges. This is also popular with the equestrian crowd so watch your step.
Little River Loop Trail: a beautiful 1.4 km mosey through the valley bottom where you will be more than likely to encounter the local fauna while you are lead through the forest and meadows.
Ravine Trail: a little history combined with exercise, this trail will lead you by the Lochiel Schoolhouse and the Annand/Rowlatt farmstead.
So whatever you outdoor endeavor, chances are you can do it at the Campbell Valley Regional Park, which is on 16th Avenue for the North Valley Entrance and Campbell Valley Downs Equestrian Centre, or access the South Valley entrance, on Eight Avenue. Finding it shouldn’t be an issue as there is more than ample signage.
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