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Two loops and a side trail lead to several viewpoints overlooking the Salmo Valley from the east. There are several hiking options. Rating: ♦♦♦♦◊ Location: Immediately east of Salmo overlooking the town. On the bluffs above Delaurentils Road. Difficulty: B1 moderate … Continue reading →

The Mt. Thompson Rim Trail is the Creston Valley’s most iconic hike. Its common knowledge that most trails offering epic views involve hiking up a mountain. This one breaks the mold by allowing the hikers to do most of the hard work in … Continue reading →

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Two scrambles right at the pass, the watershed of the Purcell Range between the mid point of Kootenay Lake and Kimberly. Difficulty: B2 – moderate scramble Elevation Gain: 242m Key Elevations: Parking area “the pass”: 6450′, Sphinx 8550′ Distance: 4.0kms … Continue reading →

Baldy Rocks provides a 360° view directly above Bridal Lake and Kootenay Pass. This route is primarily a short ski tour popular as it is so close to the highway. Few people climb it. Access for this hike is from Highway … Continue reading →

The Mt. Thompson Rim Trail is the Creston Valley’s most iconic hike. Its common knowledge that most trails offering epic views involve hiking up a mountain. This one breaks the mold by allowing the hikers to do most of the hard work in … Continue reading →

This trail was created as a Creston Rotary Club project, it starts part-way up Thompson Mtn FSR and travels through forest, and scree to a lovely viewpoint complete with a bench. Location: Up Thompson Mt FSR Difficulty: Easy A1 Elevation … Continue reading →

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 →