Serpent’s Back Trail (aka Dragon’s Back or Kw’okw’echíwel Stl’áleqem) is a good description of a popular hike out of Hope, British Columbia.

• 4km return
• 424m elevation gain

Summit Viewpoint

Constant steep switchbacks through temperate rain forest. Mostly good footing.

Rest at a series of lookouts.

Mount Hope Viewpoint

West Viewpoint

Detour at Stone Garden.

A good hike.

The gravel road to the official trailhead was pretty rough, so I parked below and walked up.

You know you are in the right place when you see this impressive sign.

Start of the trail.

About 6km past the trailhead, there’s a small campground.