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....
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....
Grassy Mountain is renown for its winter powder, but it’s also a great summer destination for those that don’t mind hiking off trail. You can explore the ridges which are full of spring wildflowers and offer big wide views of the Bonnington Range. This content is available exclusively to members of West Kootenay Hikings…...
A short meadowy ridge in the Bonnington Range. Twin Peaks is a scenic off-trail adventure for hikers who are prepared to navigate and route-find. This content is available exclusively to members of West Kootenay Hikings Patreon at $10 or more....
The Smallwood lookout boasts one of the biggest benches with one of the biggest views. It’s part of a large mountain bike trail network, but hiking the Smallwood ridge-line as an “out and back” is an easy option with lots of reward.
Fall 2025 – the boardwalk mid-way along the trail is damaged with repairs planned for spring 2026. The trail isn’t recommended until repaired as it’s a steep slippery drop down to Kootenay River. Ward’s Ferry Trail connects the communities of Blewett and Glade with scenic riverside hiking. Before the highway and railroad were built,…
Everyone loves a good waterfall! And Little McPhee Falls is a two-tiered beauty that roars during the spring melt and quiets to a mossy trickle in the fall. This forested trail can be extended into a nice loop above the Kootenay River.
A short hike with panoramic views over Castlegar! This is a great shoulder-season trail as the main climb is snow-free in early April. You can also extend your hike to reach the Brilliant Overlook Trail higher above.
A winter wonderland awaits! The snowshoe route up to Mount Crowe leads to amazing views along the ridge. It’s a little more adventure than exploring the day-use cabins below, so be prepared to route-find and break trail. This content is available exclusively to members of West Kootenay Hikings Patreon at $10 or more....
The trail up Mount Sentinel is a scenic choice for strong hikers. Edging between rock bluffs, ponderosa pine, and wildflowers, the steep trail leads to a series of stunning viewpoints over the Columbia River Valley. This content is available exclusively to members of West Kootenay Hikings Patreon at $10 or more....