Rock Rappelling, Hiking & Ropes
Rock Rappelling
Available: April - September
Rock and Trail is an excellent multi-sport adventure getaway. This combination trip features an exciting introductory rock rappelling adventure and a canyon trail hike from our resort.The Canyon Trail is a loop that starts at REO and follows the Nahatlatch River downstream and links up to the rappelling area.
During our two-hour rock rappelling session, participants are trained to descend with ropes over a 55-foot cliff overlooking the Nahatlatch canyon. This is an excellent confidence building exercise for all ages. No prior experience is necessary.
The trail follows the Nahatlatch River downstream from the resort, which cascades and carves through a shale-rock canyon enroute to the Fraser River. This impressive hike discovers the hidden beauty of a canyon only accessible by trail.
The Canyon Trail is one of the most beautiful short hikes you will ever take. The jade-green pools of the Nahatlatch alternate with boulder-strewn rapids wedged between towering rock walls. The rush of the river is mesmerizing. Several waterfalls cascade into the river.Rock rappelling and the trail hike is ideal for families with kids and teens, youth and children groups. Everyone in the family will have the opportunity to make this summer vacation an exciting adventure.
REO Rafting Resort is near Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada and Bellingham Washington USA. Seattle, Kelowna BC, Vancouver Island and Whistler are all within a 4-hour drive.
Hiking
REO offers three beautiful hikes that are accessible from REO resort. They range from easy to moderate and in length from thirty minutes to two hours. These are perfect activities to add on to your adventure vacations and a good way to explore the surrounding area. Trails include the Nature Trail, Canyon Trail, and Ridge Trail.Nature Trail
The Nature Trail starts at REO and follows the river upstream past the private beach and numerous rapids including Last Chance, Rock n Roll, and the Sleeper Hole. The Trail loops and follows the high ground back to REO.The Nature Trail is best appreciated with one of our Interpreter guides who will explain the flora, fauna, geology and biology of the Nahatlatch valley. For those who wish to enjoy the solitude of the river on their own, the Nature Trail is open any time for casual walks.
The Nature Trail is also part of our mountain bike circuit and the location of our mountain bike and trail running clinics. The Nature Trail takes 45 minutes roundtrip as a hike and 15-20 by running or biking.
Trail rating: Easy
Canyon Trail
The Canyon Trail starts at REO and follows the Nahatlatch River downstream as it cascades and carves through a shale-rock canyon enroute to the Fraser River. This impressive hike discovers the hidden beauty of a canyon only accessible by trail.The Canyon Trail is one of the most beautiful short hikes you will ever take. The jade-green pools of the Nahatlatch alternate with boulder-strewn rapids wedged between towering rock walls. The rush of the river is mesmerizing. Several waterfalls cascade into the river.
We recommend that guests take this hike with our guides, as they know the river and canyon intimately. The trail borders on the edge of the canyon and the raging river. Guests must be careful to stay on the trail. A roundtrip hike into the canyon and back to REO is between one and two hours.
Trail rating: Moderate
Ridge Trail
The Ridge Trail is an exhilarating 6 km traverse that starts at REO and climbs about 500 feet in elevation, then crosses a ridge overlooking the river valley and finally descends down to the river on the way back to REO. Hikers usually need about 2 hours to complete the Ridge Trail, whereas trail runners can often complete this loop in 45 minutes.Trail rating: Moderate
Ropes Course
Available: April - September
REO's low ropes course is ideal for team building activities. Whether it be giving a group the opportunity to get to know each other better, bringing a corporate group closer, or simply having some fun with friends, REO's Low Ropes Course is the perfect venue. It is set up on REO property in a wilderness setting. We currently have 8 low ropes elements. These include: Log Challenge, Rope Swing, Island Hopping, Spider Web, Cable Traverse, Big Trust Fall, Standard Trust Fall, and Wind in the Willows.Participants work together as a team to acheive a common goal. Whether helping someone across a cable or falling backwards off a 6 foot high rock there are always ways to challenge groups and individuals. All activities can be modified for difficulty depending on the group and group sizes. The entire course is designed to be used by small or large groups.