A forested trail near Nakusp that’s friendly for both hikers and snowshoers! The trail meanders through the woods with interpretive signs along the way. With recent clearcuts and slash piles, it’s not the most pristine experience, but the trail was built by the Nakusp and Area Community Forest and logging is part of the…
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 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!
Follow the mountain bike trails through the forest to a beautiful ridge with views over Trail and Rossland. Come in the summer for huckleberries or the fall for the golden larches.
Following the old K&S (Kaslo and Sandon) Railway, this trail winds high from Sandon to the bluffs overlooking Three Forks. It visits several mine sites with interpretive signs sharing the region’s history.
Galena is a natural lead and silver ore—it was the stuff of miner’s wildest dreams back in the days of the “Silvery Slocan.” This is a historic rail trail that was used to bring ore down from the mines at Sandon. Today, the Galena Trail is a pleasant walk in the forest with an…
So you’re camping at McDonald Creek and need something to do? This nature walk is a simple trail through the forest, stopping at McDonald Creek and the remains of an old homestead.
Come wander a beautiful old growth forest, full of ancient cedars and hemlocks. A quick old growth grove, in a remote part of the West Kootenay. If you find yourself camping at the north end of Kootenay Lake, this is a great option for rainy days or new hikers.