This is one of the few pure stands of old-growth Western Red Cedar in the area. This is a pleasant retreat on a hot day. Bring a picnic and enjoy the stillness and quiet of this special place.
Difficulty: A1 easy
Elevation gained: nil
Distance: less than 1km
Time: 30 minutes
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Map:
Drive: From the junction of Highway 6 and 23 in Nakusp, travel north on Highway 23 for 3 km to the Nakusp Hot Springs turn-off.
0.0km. Take the Hot Springs road.
10.8 km. Turn left onto the “Kuskanax Creek Forest Service Road”. Follow this steep, rough, loose surface, high clearance, 2-wheel drive road for
15km. Turn left onto a dirt road, signed “Cedar Grove Trail 0.8 km”
15.8km. Park at the “Large Western Red Cedar Grove” sign.
Trail: The loop trail through these giants is easy enough for toddlers through to “opals” – older people with active lifestyles. The height of these western red cedar trees will have you craning your neck as your eyes follow the massive trunks toward the sky. The understorey is dominated by Lady Fern and Devil’s Club.