A small network of forested trails in the Marsden Face Conservation Area. Peek-a-boo views of the Kootenay River far below with spring wildflowers! This content is available exclusively to members of West Kootenay Hikings Patreon at $10 or more....
A short jaunt down the rail trail leads to a scenic old growth cedar forest by the Salmo River!
Easy walking trails along the confluence of the Kootenay and Columbia Rivers. Come in early May for meadows of blue camas and birdsong! This area was an important settlement of the Sinixt Nation and a memorial stands to the last remaining family. There is quite a network of trails and tracks here, but making…
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.
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....
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!
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!
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 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 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!