Near Kaslo Archives - West Kootenay Hiking

Posted on March 22, 2021May 6, 2021 by kooteneer — 2 Comments

Kaslo River Trail

The Kaslo River Trail is a fairy tale of a trail, winding along the burbling river and mossy banks. The main loop arcs over the river on two covered bridges, both painted an enchanting shade of red. Look for the magical “Koots” sculptures playing hide-and-seek among the boulders and enjoy the shady calm of the forest.

Summary

Trailhead: 5th St
Distance, round trip: 3.6km
Elevation: +90m
Season: early April to late November
Difficulty:

Easy

Posted on September 5, 2020April 29, 2023 by Abby Wilson — 3 Comments

Emerald Lake

Posted on June 21, 2020May 6, 2021 by Abby Wilson — Leave a comment

Cody Caves Interpretive Loop

The main feature of Cody Caves Provincial Park is the network of limestone caves. But for those wishing to explore above the surface, a short trail loops along the forest floor with clues about the underground wonderland below.

Summary

Trailhead: Cody Caves Road
Distance, round trip: 2.6km
Elevation: +117m
Season: late May to early October
Difficulty:

Easy

Posted on September 28, 2019April 29, 2023 by Abby Wilson — 5 Comments

Motherlode Lakes (Carlyle Lodge)

Staying at Carlyle Lodge? Check out the trail to Motherlode Lakes. It’s a scenic hike from the lodge, edging along alpine slopes to arrive at a series of lakes and pools.

Summary

Trailhead: Carlyle Lodge
Distance, round trip: 8.6km
Elevation: +609m
Season: mid-July to late September
Difficulty:

Easy

Posted on September 27, 2019April 29, 2023 by Abby Wilson — Leave a comment

Boulder Pass (Carlyle Lodge)

Posted on September 26, 2019September 12, 2021 by Abby Wilson — 10 Comments

Carpenter Pass Trail

The Carpenter Pass Trail offers a scenic loop to a high mountain pass, full of history and surrounded by epic views. It’s a worthwhile day hike, but even better if you can spend a few nights at Mount Carlyle Lodge to explore the alpine wonderland beyond the pass.

Summary

Trailhead: Carpenter Creek FSR
Distance, round trip: 14.2km
Elevation: +653m
Season: mid-July to late September
Difficulty:

Moderate

Posted on September 2, 2019May 6, 2021 by Abby Wilson — 1 Comment

Woodbury Cabin

A scenic trail that contours through open slopes full of flowers and huckleberries, edging towards stunning Glacier View Peak and the Woodbury Glacier. This trail is well worth the trip if you book a night at Woodbury Cabin.

Summary

Trailhead: Woodbury-Fletcher FSR
Distance, round trip: 16.7km
Elevation: +868m
Season: mid-July to late September
Difficulty:

Moderate

Posted on August 29, 2019April 29, 2023 by Abby Wilson — 2 Comments

Texas-Reco Ridge

Posted on August 25, 2019May 6, 2021 by Abby Wilson — 19 Comments

Earl Grey Pass

A challenging wilderness trail across the Purcell mountain range. The Earl Grey Pass trail is a historic route featuring glaciers, waterfalls, cable cars, and massive old growth cedars. This epic trek is not for the faint of heart – with rough and hazardous terrain, you need to be a tough backpacker, ready for the kind of suffering that comes with a big adventure.

Summary

Trailheads: Toby Creek FSR (Invermere) and Argenta Road (Argenta)
Distance, one way: 70.4km
Elevation: +1896m (East to West) or +2331 (West to East)
Season: mid-July to late September
Difficulty:

Challenging

Posted on July 30, 2019May 6, 2021 by Abby Wilson — 2 Comments

Silver Spray Cabin

The trail to Silver Spray Cabin just goes up and up and up. Up through the forest, up along Silver Spray Creek, up around Clover Basin. The reward is an alpine cabin situated in a beautiful basin of lakes and meadows and peaks.

Summary

Trailhead: Woodbury-Fletcher FSR
Distance, round trip: 14.4km
Elevation: +1072m
Season: mid-July to late September
Difficulty:

Difficult