Norrish East Canyon Trail
- 0.6 mi
- round trip
- 519 ft
- climb
- 648 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
- Jun–Sep
- best months
Norrish East Canyon Trail is an out-and-back trail, 0.6 miles each way (1.3 miles round trip) in British Columbia, Canada. It runs between about 520 ft and 650 ft above sea level, with roughly 260 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. Most of the way is boardwalk. The nearest town is Deroche, about 4.0 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pattinson Peak, Nicomen Mountain and MacNab Peak. Paradise Falls and Sally Falls are within about 3 miles. There are 11 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.
Local outfitters
- WHATCOM MEADOWS40 mi away
- Lutherwood Camp & Retreat Center40 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
- Nearby · Dewdney Grind · Hole in the Wall Trail · Way of the Cross Trail
Best time to go · Jun–Sep
Best time to visit Norrish East Canyon Trail
Best months: June–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
43° / 32°
18 wet
Feb
48° / 33°
16 wet
Mar
53° / 36°
18 wet
Apr
59° / 39°
16 wet
May
66° / 45°
13 wet
Jun
70° / 49°
11 wet
Jul
76° / 51°
7 wet
Aug
77° / 50°
6 wet
Sep
71° / 47°
10 wet
Oct
59° / 42°
15 wet
Nov
49° / 36°
19 wet
Dec
43° / 32°
19 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Clearbrook, WA, 19.4 mi away at 64 ft. The station sits about 600 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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Dewdney Grind
~3 min drive
Steep 1.4-mile point-to-point grind with significant elevation gain.
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Hole in the Wall Trail
~4 min drive
Short out-and-back trail to a distinctive rock formation with a natural hole.
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Way of the Cross Trail
~6 min drive
Easy lollipop walk with spiritual or historical significance in BC.
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Noah Fear
~13 min drive
Short out-and-back trail in Noah Fear, British Columbia.
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Dewdney Grind
~5 min drive
Steep out-and-back grind with significant elevation gain in under 1.5 miles.
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Little Nicomen Peak Trail
~4 min drive
Short alpine out-and-back with scrambling and mountain views.
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Page Bluffs Trail
~13 min drive
Easy out-and-back bluff-top hike with scenic views near Page.
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Skowkale Walking Path
~19 min drive
Easy out-and-back walk through Skowkale area.
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Dewdney Grind
~5 min drive
Steep, short out-and-back grind with significant elevation gain.
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Raven Bluffs Trail
~4 min drive
Short out-and-back hike with scenic bluff views near Raven.
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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Norrish East Canyon Trail for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
Map and trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors
