Trails near Skmana Lake are maintained by the cross-country ski club in Chase.   In the off-season, they make a pleasant walk, hike, or bike.    It is not a big trail system, but it can be combined with routes that go higher or routes over to Aylmer Lake.

To get to Skmana Lake, drive up the Niskonlith Lake Road from Chase and continue along the Bear Creek-Loakin Road.   This area can be combined with a hike on the Flumes trails since the road continues on and comes out onto Holdings Road next to the Flumes parking area.