COLLEGE CREEK HEIGHTS (UN 6488)
This is the high point closest to Castlegar in the sequence: Mt Crowe, Mt Neptune, Mt Mackie, UN1 (6810) and UN2 (6488). A particularly stunning viewpoint with the local ranges all visible: Casltlegar, Trail, Red Mountain Resort.
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Distance: 3.5km one-way
Time: 2 hours one-way
Season: June through October
Access: Fair 2WD
Map: 82F/5 Castlegar and 82F/4 Rossland-Trail
Drive:
0.0 College Creek FSR
7.5km Park.
Route: Follow road to its high point, turn left to an old skid road that is more overgrown each year. Scramble up an interesting boulder field that tops out after 1.5 hours at the great viewpoint.