The best hikes from bus stations in Sumas Mountain Regional Park

Heritage Mountain is the elevated hillside within Fraser River Heritage Park overlooking the Fraser River Valley. There is a network of trails that climb through forest and open parkland to breathtaking viewpoints with sweeping vistas toward the Fraser River and Mount Baker. It’s one of the best places in Mission to enjoy the area’s scenery without venturing too far from town.

East Mission Heritage Greenway is an easy, flat, paved multi-use route that connects Fraser River Heritage Park with the surrounding neighbourhoods. It follows a mix of paved pathways and quiet streets, making it a lovely path to walk or ride through beautiful green spaces, with occasional views across the Fraser Valley. It’s also a convenient way to explore the eastern side of Mission, as it links to several other routes in the park’s wider trail network.

Fraser River Heritage Park is the largest park in Mission, situated on a hillside overlooking the Fraser River Valley, and is a fantastic spot with some of the best views in the region. There are walking trails that wind through open lawns, mature trees, heritage gardens, and historic sites, including the restored Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes and the foundations of the former St. Mary’s Mission buildings. It’s a peaceful place to enjoy beautiful panoramic views while reflecting on the area's rich and complex history.

Straiton Road is the western end of the Clayburn Creek Trail. It's not an ideal starting place, though there are 2-3 unoffical spots for cars, the better starting place for an adventure on the Clayburn Creek Trail is at its eastern end on Blauson Boulevard, where just a few yards north of the trailhead is official street parking.

This is a relatively short, easy creekside trail that winds through a wooded ravine, connecting Bateman Park with Stoney Creek Park along a picturesque urban greenbelt. It’s a wide gravel path, with small bridges and gentle elevation changes, making it a lovely route for a casual stroll, birdwatching, or a family outing, with the peaceful backdrop of the creek along the way.

Bateman Park is a popular, dog-friendly green space in Abbotsford with an off-leash enclosure, sports fields, picnic tables, a playground, and washrooms along the banks of Stoney Creek. There is plenty of parking, and it connects to the wider Stoney Creek Trail network, making it an ideal base for families, walkers, and pet owners looking for a balance of recreation and tranquility.

Stoney Creek Park is a forested neighbourhood park centred around Stoney Creek, with ravine trails, bridges, and shaded pathways that follow right along the water. The dense trees and creekside habitat create a quiet natural setting where you'll likely see plenty of birds and other small wildlife while you're here. The park connects with the Stoney Creek Trail and nearby sections of the Discovery Trail, making it a popular place for short walks and nature outings.

As the high point of McKee Park, McKee Peak offers great views over Abbotsford, the Fraser Valley, and surrounding mountains such as Mt. Robie & Mt. Judge Howay. There's a large communication tower to use as a landmark since the many trails around the summit can be confusing.