An easy flat hike near Nakusp Hot Springs
Difficulty: A1 easy
Elevation Gain: 100 m
Key Elevations:
Distance: 6.8 km one-way
Time: 3-4 hours round trip
Season: mid-April to late November
Access: 2WD low clearance
Map:
Drive: From Nakusp, drive 2.4 km north on Highway 23 and turn right onto Nakusp Hot Springs Road
0.0 km Nakusp Hot Springs Road
6.7 km Lower trailhead. Park off the road across from the gravel pit.
10.7 km Leave Nakusp Hot Springs Road and go left up switchbacks
11.4 km Upper trailhead.
Route/Trail:
0.0 km Cross the road to the TH and ascend the steep path to the gravel pit. Turn right onto an old road in the trees. Cross Dinner Creek,
0.5 km Keep left on the flat road.
2.5 km Cross Gardner Creek. Storyboard about Peter Roulston.
5.8 km. Upper trailhead.
What to Do: Gardner Creek Waterfall. On the way home, park 3.5 km from the hot springs.
References:
West Kootenay Hiking
Nakusp & Area Community Trail Society
