

Hayward Reservoir Trail circles a calm reservoir framed by mixed forest and distant ridgelines—great for reflective waterscapes, autumn color, misty dawns and intimate woodland scenes. The trail is moderate, mostly packed dirt with some roots; easily reached from Mission, BC. No formal entry fee; parking available at the Hayward Lake/park lot. Best at sunrise or golden hour for low-angle light and mirror reflections; misty mornings and fall foliage are especially photogenic. Weekday mornings are


Hayward Reservoir Trail circles a calm reservoir framed by mixed forest and distant ridgelines—great for reflective waterscapes, autumn color, misty dawns and intimate woodland scenes. The trail is moderate, mostly packed dirt with some roots; easily reached from Mission, BC. No formal entry fee; parking available at the Hayward Lake/park lot. Best at sunrise or golden hour for low-angle light and mirror reflections; misty mornings and fall foliage are especially photogenic. Weekday mornings are