Yearly Archives: 2017

TOAD MT   2209m 7247′ RED MT   2183m 7159′ COPPER MT  2190m 7200′ These 3 minor mountains share a four-kilometre long, NE to SW trending ridge. The summit of Toad Mountain is 10 kilometres SSW of downtown Nelson. Red Mt and … Continue reading →

This easy multipurpose trail (mountain biking, hiking) is on private land. It is conveniently located in Beasley close to Nelson. The trail takes you to a panoramic view of the Nelson-Castlegar valley and surrounding mountains. Difficulty: Easy Elevation gain: 280′ … Continue reading →

From the Granite Point Golf Course, a black diamond mountain bike trail leaves from the top to the course up Morning Mountain and ends at 6 km on the Giveout Creek FSR. Elevation gain 512m (1680’)

Minor peak above Balfour. Access poor and rarely climbed. 2261m (7417′) Time: 7.5 hours Map: 82F/10 Crawford Bay and 82F/11 Kokanee Creek Drive: Via cutlblocks up Leake Creek on the south side of Coffee Creek. When the map is examined, … Continue reading →

KOKANEE PEAK   2790m   9154′ Southeast of Cond Peak, and north of Grays Peak. 1. East Slopes. Gain the Grays-Kokanee col. (The approach is given under Grays Peak. In the early season, Kokanee Peak is easily climbed on snow from Grays Peak … Continue reading →

A low-level, shoulder season hike to a nice viewpoint.  Difficulty: Easy A1  Elevation gain: Key elevations: Distance: Time: Season: May through November Access: Easy.  Map: 82F/4 Rossland-Trail Drive: Drop a shuttle vehicle at the Genelle Fire Hall, the north terminus of … Continue reading →

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, … Continue reading →

UNNAMED 1987   6519′ Visible from the Castlegar Airport on the skyline looking west. West of Castlegar, east of Mt Mackie, south of Hwy 3 and north of China Creek. Drive: From Castlegar: drive west on Hwy 3, go 8kms … Continue reading →

MT MACKIE   2167m   7109′ A low level peak in the Rossland Range 3.75kms northeast of Neptune. Better for skiing in the winter. Route becoming overgrown with alder.  Difficulty: Elevation gain: Key elevations: Distance: Time: 7 hours round trip Season: … Continue reading →

MOUNT YUILL   2160m    7055′ An uncommonly climbed peak at the back of Ross Lake. In the Redfish Creek drainage. Good fishing is available as well as wandering the ridge tops in the headwaters of Redfish Creek. Other lakes … Continue reading →