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This is a very pleasant trail located on the west side of the valley north of Highway 3 on Mt. Midgeley with views of the Creston Valley for much of the way. There has been a trail here for many … Continue reading →

The Lady Slipper trail leads to the summit of Goat Mountain. The summit is a lovely meadow without views. Location: Goat Mountain is the mountain to the NE of Creston. Difficulty: B1 moderate Elevation Gain: 400m Distance: 4.8km round trip Time: … Continue reading →

A very short trail to an ancient old growth cedar beside a creek.  Location: West of West Creston up Corn Creek  Difficulty: very easy  Elevation Gain: 2m  Distance: 100m round trip  Time: 10 minutes  Season: All year round  Access: Good. … Continue reading →

This short hike leads Waterfalls are always more dramatic in the spring.  Location: Southwest of Creston past West Creston up Corn Creek Difficulty: Easy A1 Elevation Gain: +100m Distance: 750m round trip Time: 30 minutes Season: Spring to fall Access: … Continue reading →

This relatively new trail provides easy access to Arrow Mountain, known locally as Goat Mountain, from within the town of Creston.  Views are to the west over the Creston Valley and north to Kootenay Lake. Location: North of Creston towards … Continue reading →

Summit Creek is a flat trail along a pleasant mountain stream. It completes the Balancing Rock / Fern Forest Trail / Summit Creek Loop. Location: West of Creston on Highway 3. Difficulty: Easy A1 Elevation Gain: +50m Distance: 4.6km Time: … Continue reading →

Ka Papa Cedars is a lovely remnant grove of old-growth trees on the east side of Kootenay Pass.  Location: Off Highway 3, it is 8.1 km on the east side of Kootenay Pass and 35 km west of Creston. Difficulty: … Continue reading →

The Fern Forest Trail is a ‘trail in the middle’ which may be accessed from either the Balancing Rock Trail or the Summit Creek Trail. It is an ‘out and back’ trail unless you leave one vehicle at the Summit … Continue reading →

Balancing Rock is the Creston Valley’s most popular hiking trail. Access and parking are easy. Has expansive views of the Creston Valley to the east. Great sunrise location. Location: West of Creston just off Highway 3. Ascends the slopes west … Continue reading →

A short loop trail that navigates around this small, shallow, high-altitude lake. Whether a summer hike or a winter snowshoe, it is a family friendly outing. Location: Bridal Lake is the lovely lake at the summit of Kootenay Pass Difficulty: … Continue reading →