Welcome to the West Kootenay’s latest and greatest hike! The Lost Mountain trail offers highway access and a steady workout. Most of this hike is done in the forest, but the final ridge and summit are worth the effort!
SUMMARY:
Trailhead: Highway 3 (Crowsnest), Kootenay Pass
Distance, Round Trip: 10.6km
Elevation: +1109m
Difficulty: C2
Shimmering with colourful quartzite, Mount Crawford dazzles hikers along the Plaid Lake Trail. With scenic alpine ridges, flowering meadows, a quick summit, and the eventual dip down to Plaid Lake, this is an amazing trail with something for everyone!
SUMMARY:
Trailhead: Plaid Lake Road
Distance, Round Trip: 9.7km
Elevation: +890m
Difficulty: C2
Songbirds, snakes, ducks, dragonflies! The Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area offers easy walking on a network of trails around the Corn Creek Wetlands. With boardwalks, bridges, bird towers, and the Wildlife Center, there is plenty to do! Bring your binoculars – the bird watching is excellent!
SUMMARY
Trailhead: West Creston Road
Map: Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area
Distance: 1km -10km
Elevation: 0m
Difficulty: A1
