Hope Trails Challenge

Terms & Conditions

2024 Hope Trails Challenge – Terms and Conditions

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Overview

The 2024 Hope Trails Challenge (the “Challenge”) is an outdoor activity designed to encourage hikers to explore and complete various trails around Hope, BC. Participants who complete the Challenge will be eligible to receive a prize by visiting the Hope Cascades and Canyons Visitor Centre, provided they adhere to the following terms and conditions. Get your Trails of Hope Map at the Hope Cascades & Canyons Visitor Centre, located at 919 Water Ave., Hope, BC. Open Monday to Saturday 10 AM to 4 PM, Sunday 10 AM to 12 PM. 

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The Hope Trails Challenge ends on November 30th, 2024. Winners will be announced by December 12th, 2024. If we are unable to contact a winner, a new one will be selected. Winners will have 90 days to claim their prizes at the Hope Cascades & Canyons Visitor Centre. The winners’ first names will be published on our social media pages.

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Challenge Dynamics

1. Eligibility: To participate, hikers must complete at least one or some of the designated trails in their category (Beginner or Intermediate) and visit the Visitor Centre to claim their prize.

2. Social Media Requirement: Participants are required to post photos or videos of themselves on their personal social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, etc.) while completing the trails. Posts must include the hashtag #HopeTrails2024.

3. Landing Page: Information regarding the Challenge will be available on the Hope Mountain Centre and Hope Cascades & Canyons websites. Participants should check these pages for updates and details on trail locations.

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Trails
Participants must complete at least one of the following trails in their respective categories:

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• Beginner Category

  1. Rotary Nature Trails
     Round trip: 2 km | Time: 1 hour
     Directions: North end of 4th Ave., becomes Wardle St., trailhead at the north end of Wardle.

  2. Thacker Marsh
     Round trip: 1.5 km | Time: 30 minutes
     Directions: East on Kawkawa Lake Rd, cross the bridge, left on Union Bar Rd., trailhead on your right.

  3. Syéx̱w Chó:leqw Adventure Park
     Free public park with easy hiking trails and playground.
     Directions: Drive 8 km west from the truck weigh scales on Highway-7.

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• Intermediate Category

  1. Serpent’s Back Trail
     Elevation gain: 437 m | Round trip: 5.8 km | Time: 3 hours
     Directions: South on Silver-Skagit Rd. from Flood-Hope Rd. for 1.5 km. Look for the gravel road to parking lot.

  2. Hope Lookout
     Elevation gain: 500 m | Round trip: 4 km | Time: 3 hours
     Directions: Travel west on Old Hope-Princeton Way. Take the first left under the overpass and park at the picnic tables. Follow a dirt road to the left, and signs will direct you to separate trails for hiking and biking. This trail offers a steep ascent through forest with spectacular views of rivers, mountains, and lakes surrounding Hope.

  3. Mt. Lincoln
     Elevation gain: 580 m | Round trip: 5 km | Time: 3.5 hours
     Directions: Travel Highway-1 north to Yale (23.5 km from Hope). After passing through Yale and over a bridge, look for a road intersection and pull-out on the right. Park there, cross the highway, and walk toward Tunnel #1 to find the trailhead on your left.

  4. Spirit Caves
     Elevation gain: 500 m | Round trip: 5 km | Time: 3.5 hours
     Directions: Travel Highway-1 north to Yale (23.5 km from Hope). Park at the Pioneer Cemetery in Yale and look for the “Spirit Caves” sign directly across the highway from the cemetery. The trail includes steep switchbacks and views of Yale and the Fraser River, with hidden caves at the top.

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Prizes

1. Participants who complete the Challenge will be eligible to receive a prize at the Hope Cascades & Canyons Visitor Centre, located at 919 Water Ave., Hope, BC. Open Monday to Friday 10 AM to 4 PM, Sunday 10 AM to 12 PM. 

2. Bonus Prize Draw: By completing one or all trails and showing a photo as proof of completion, participants will also be eligible to enter to win one of five $50 Hope Outdoors gift cards. For every trail completed, participants will receive one entry into the prize draw. Hope Outdoors is located at 259 Wallace St, Hope, BC V0X 0A2.

3. All participants grant Hope Cascades & Canyons permission to use their photos, videos, and likeness for promotional purposes on our social media accounts and website.

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Liability and Safety

1. By participating in the Challenge, participants acknowledge that hiking can involve risks and agree to take full responsibility for their personal safety and well-being while completing the trails.

2. The organizers, including Hope Cascades & Canyons and Hope Mountain Centre, are not liable for any injuries, losses, or damages that may occur during participation in the Challenge.

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Final Notes
The Challenge is subject to change or cancellation at any time. The organizers reserve the right to modify the terms and conditions as necessary.

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For any questions or clarifications, please contact marketing@hopebc.ca.