Come for the waterfall, stay for the trails! Springer Creek Campground is centred on a gorgeous braided waterfall that is the real attraction. But while you’re here, a series of looping trails head off into the forest to offer easy hiking.
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 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!
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 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....
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!
Welcome to one of the newest trail networks in the West Kootenay! This alpine circuit offers ridgelines and summits, just outside of Kokanee Glacier Provincial Park.
For those that like a little more scramble, the Half Dome is a prominent landmark on Ymir Peak’s ridge with big panoramic views. The trail is still in development, so prepare for some route-finding as you pick your way along the ridge, using hands to scramble over the bluffs.