Englishman River Channel & Clay Banks Trail loop

Hiking trails & Routes

Canada

British Columbia

Area F (Alberni Highway)

Englishman River Channel & Clay Banks Trail loop

Easy

hikers

Englishman River Channel & Clay Banks Trail loop

01:27

5.37km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: July 27, 2026

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Englishman River Channel trailhead

Highlight • Parking

This trailhead is a low-key access point at the end of Englishman River Road, leading directly to the forested trails along the Englishman River. There is a small gravel pull-off …

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549 m

Morison Creek crossing

Highlight • Bridge

This narrow wooden footbridge crosses Morison Creek and is one of the Roosevelt Trail’s most charming features. Surrounded by towering Douglas-firs, moss-covered trees, and the gentle sounds of flowing water, …

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2.19 km

Channel Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Channel Trail follows one of the most scenic sections of the Englishman River, where the water has carved a network of channels through the riverbed over thousands of years. The …

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2.68 km

Spawning Channel

Highlight • Structure

The Spawning Channel is also known as the C.W. Young Side Channel, Englishman River Spawning and Rearing Channel. It's man-made, built originally in the 1990s and is responsible for producing …

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2.97 km

Clay Banks Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This trail leads to the banks of the Englishman River, where you can look across to the park’s distinctive clay bluffs. Carved by centuries of erosion, the steep, exposed slopes …

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5.37 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.12 km

2.22 km

Surfaces

1.93 km

1.49 km

1.34 km

579 m