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A gorgeous waterfall down a very short trail. Nice in all seasons. Difficulty: Easy A1 Elevation gained: negligible Key Elevations: Distance: 500m Time: 5 minutes Season: All year around Map: 82F/5 Castlegar Drive: From Nelson. Drive Hwy 3A west to … Continue reading →

On the shores of Lower Arrow Lake, this park has a large campground on the lake and a great network of trails north across the road. In the summer, these south facing slopes are hot, but in fall and early … Continue reading →

I believe this creek is called Applebee Creek. I lived next door to this creek for about six years. In the 1990s, the entire creek bed was involved in a massive landslide that closed the highway for several days. I … Continue reading →

This is a short loop around Pass Creek Regional Park, recent upgrades have made this an enjoyable walk for all users. Difficulty: Easy A1 Elevation gained: N/A Distance: 1.5km loop Season: Year-round Map: 82F/5 Castlegar Drive: Drive north across the … Continue reading →

This route has some of the best views in the West Kootenays with the same, just progressively higher scenic view of the Kootenay/Columbia confluence extending west to Arrow lakes and south towards Trail. One can easily pick out Red Mountain … Continue reading →

This waterfall is a pleasant surprise. Nice photo opportunities. Difficulty: Easy A1 Elevation gained: Distance: Time: Season: Year-round Map: 82D/5 Castlegar Drive: Access from Glade: Head north on Hwy 3A towards Nelson. Turn right after the lumberyard at the Glade … Continue reading →

An 8 km riverside trail following the Kootenay River from Glade north to Rover Creek Road across the river from South Slocan. Difficulty: easy B1 Elevation gained: 200m (Glade to S Slocan) Distance: 8km Time: 3 hours Season: Year-round Map: … Continue reading →

This is one of Castlegar’s most popular short walks. These two short hikes include some uphill climbs with beautiful views of Castlegar. Warning: ticks are common here especially in the spring. Give yourself a good checking over when you get … Continue reading →

This is a short and fairly steep trail which connects the Doukhobor Waterline Trail to Skattebo Reach Trail. Finish this trip by sitting on the bench by the McPhee Creek foot bridge. On a hot summer day this spot provides … Continue reading →

A walk through history following the Doukhobor Waterline that was used to irrigate the orchards in Brilliant and Ootoshenia until 1953. The 16-inch wire-wrapped wood stave pipeline was built in 1928-29. It was made in sections in a factory in … Continue reading →