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Recently Added Hikes
John Fenger Memorial Loop
Come wander a beautiful old growth forest, full of ancient cedars and hemlocks. A quick…
Cedar Creek Loop
A forested trail near Ainsworth Hot Springs full of mining history. It’s a steep ascent,…
Selkirk College Trails
A big trail network wraps around the Castlegar Campus at Selkirk College, offering riverside hiking…
Montrose Antenna Trail Loop
The Montrose Antenna Trail offers scenic views of the Columbia River Valley with a nice…
Telegraph Trail
The Telegraph Trail flows through the mossy forest floor and traces an old telegraph line,…
Cai Creek Route
The Cai Creek watershed leads through a beautiful stand of forest to the largest known…
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