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This out-and-back trail is the crown jewel of Revelstoke alpine hiking. It leads to a sub-alpine, teal-coloured lake set in attractive alpine meadows. Good views. Summer motorized access and access by bikes are strictly prohibited.  View of north ridge from … Continue reading →

FRED LAING RIDGE   2147m  7044′ A spectacular ridge viewpoint down to the Big Bend of the Columbia River as it swings around the north end of the Selkirk Mountain Range. This is where the Rocky Mountains, Selkirks and the Monashees … Continue reading →

Originally a hiking trail, this is now primarily a single-track black diamond mountain biking/hiking trail. It is unbelievably scenic – almost all alpine meadows, a backdrop of glaciated peaks and wildflowers in early August. For many, it is the most scenic bike ride … Continue reading →

The most well-known alpine mountain bike trail in the Revelstoke area – with magnificent views and abundant wildflowers on an easy grade. This is a purpose-built mountain bike trail constructed by bikers for bikers. The trail is closed annually until July 15 to protect … Continue reading →

Truly at the end of the road, Sunshine Bay has a west-facing rock beach. The name says it all. Sunsets are usually vibrant. Very remote, it is a good place to escape summer crowds. Swim in the relatively warm water … Continue reading →

These springs literally bubble out of a hillside along the Halfway River, just north of Nakusp. The springs feed via an amateur tube network into the many stone-lined mud-bottomed pools – a main pool, river pool, second pool and shallow pool. … Continue reading →

MT GLADSTONE   2256m   7402’ This is the second highest peak in Gladstone Provincial Park, north of Christina Lake. The mountain has rare views of both Arrow and Cristina Lakes. Rating: ♦♦♦◊◊ Location: Off the Paulson Detour road north of Christina Lake. … Continue reading →

GENERAL BC Parks. http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/ Kootenay Mountaineering Club.  www.kootenaymountaineeringclub.ca Offers trips throughout the year: hiking, climbing, skiing, biking, hiking camps, courses, and maintains the Bonnington Range cabins. West Kootenay Naturalists Association. Offers group outings, education presentations and conservation. www.wknats.weebly.com/ Federation of Mountain Clubs of … Continue reading →

TWIN PEAKS  2119m & 2150m This off-trail, alpine hike goes over two bumps on the ridge line between Grassy and Siwash mountains in the Bonnington Range. There is one km of ridge between them. The common name for these is … Continue reading →

These are two connected mountain bike trails on the side of Nakusp Ridge north of Roseberry. The West Wilson Creek FSR provides access to the Upper Butter trailhead and a connector road connects the Upper and Lower parts. Both are … Continue reading →