When are trails snow-free?
Recommended spring hikes!
Strawberry Ridge
A pleasant hike through the forest, leading to a viewpoint high above Kaslo. Enjoy the views of Kootenay Lake and …
Galena Trail
August 2025 – the Galena Trail is re-opened to the cable car, but the final 1.6km to Three Forks is …
Delaurentiis Bluffs
A scenic overlook trail above Salmo! The Delaurentiis Bluffs trail provides both exercise and inspiration as it climbs high to …
Talus Hill
Talus Hill pops up above the village of Warfield to offer 360 degree views of the Columbia River Valley. It’s …
Brilliant Overlook
An incredibly scenic hike just outside Castlegar! It’s hard work stomping up that trail, but the panoramic views overlooking the Columbia River …
Pulpit Rock & the Flagpole
Pulpit Rock is the most popular Nelson hike. Locals treat the trail like an outdoor gym and sometimes it feels …
The West Kootenay Hiking Guidebook is here!
Welcome to the wild West Kootenay! This guidebook shares the very best hiking trails in our corner of southeast British Columbia. With detailed access and hiking directions, thoughtful topographic maps and elevation profiles, stunning photographs, and even downloadable GPX files, this book gives you everything you need to plan your next mountain adventure.
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