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A pleasant 5km of loop hikes through a dense forest followed by a climb to a fine view of Castlegar and the Columbia Valley. Multiuse trail with something for everyone: hiking, walking, nature tours, photography, bird watching, mountain biking, and … Continue reading →

This awe inspiring natural arch has to be seen to be believed. It is the largest arch in Canada. Photographer Ellis Anderson might have been the first to call it the Brooklyn Bridge. The earliest known use of the name is … Continue reading →

Another hike in Ranata, accessed by crossing Lower Arrow Lake, this is a lovely waterfall. It falls 15m (50’) into a deep pool sending up a fine mist that fills the mossy grotto. A cave at the base of the … Continue reading →

This is a lovely waterfall that cascades delicately down about 10 metres over a rock ledge to a small pool guarded by huge rounded, granite boulders in a box canyon. Green moss and lichen drape the rock cliffs and boulders … Continue reading →

This is an easy walk on a good trail. This trail is suitable for all ages and abilities and is a great place on a hot day. Difficulty: Very easy A1 Elevation gained: 15m (50’) Key Elevations: Distance: 1km Time: … Continue reading →

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 →