Strawberry Ridge
A pleasant hike through the forest, leading to a viewpoint high above Kaslo. Enjoy the views of Kootenay Lake and the Purcell Mountains from the scenic bench at the top.
Slocan – Kootenay Lookout
A forested hike to a big viewpoint bluff on Mount Sentinel, overlooking Crescent Valley and Playmor Junction. The trail is underdeveloped with some steep sections, but is fairly well-established along the forest floor. This content is available exclusively to members of West Kootenay Hikings Patreon at $10 or more....
Peter Roulston Trail
A gentle hike following an old road. The Peter Roulston Trail crosses several creeks as it contours through the forest. It’s not the most exciting trail, but an easy, flat option for biking or a gentle stroll. Come in the winter for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing!
Webster Road Trail
A pleasant ramble through the forest to viewpoints over the Beaver Valley. This trail switchbacks up the hill with a nicely managed grade. Perfect for a short hike!
Columbia River Trail
A long connector between the Cities of Castlegar and Trail, the Columbia River Trail offers an extended hiking season and scenic river views. It’s most popular with trail runners and bikes, but hikers will enjoy exploring the historic Blagodatnoye Douhkobor settlement.
Deer Park Mountain
An early-season summit! The trail is faint to follow in places, but nicely graded as it ascends through open forest to huge views of Lower Arrow Lake....
Ymir Peak
Ymir Mountain is renowned for its powder, but it’s also a perfectly hike-able summer excursion. Achieving the summit involves following a difficult trail to traverse the boulders and scree in the Ymir Bowl, but the reward is ridge-line hiking with spectacular views!
Haystack Mountain
Haystack Mountain is a remote peak in the Purcell Mountain Range. The access road is long, but the trail offers hikers the chance to bag a peak or just enjoy the lakes and ridges surrounding the area. Come in the fall for golden larches!
West Kokanee Loop
Welcome to one of the newest trail networks in the West Kootenay! This alpine circuit offers ridgelines and summits, just outside of Kokanee Glacier Provincial Park.
Half Dome
For those that like a little more scramble, the Half Dome is a prominent landmark on Ymir Peak’s ridge with big panoramic views. The trail is still in development, so prepare for some route-finding as you pick your way along the ridge, using hands to scramble over the bluffs.