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1. SIX MILES LAKES TRAIL This easy trail is near Nelson but far enough into the mountains to experience wildlife, wildfowl and picturesque lakes. Spring and fall are probably the best times. Difficulty: easy A1 Elevation gain: minimal Distance: 2.5km … Continue reading →

The seeker of solitude will not mind the stiff climb to a beautiful cabin set amid spectacular mountain scenery. Other attractions include a well-preserved mining area of historic interest and shallow, sometimes inviting warm glacial tarns. Originally built in the … Continue reading →

This trail – the only route up the upper Woodbury Creek drainage – travels through a luxuriant forest cut by numerous open avalanche paths into the subalpine basin below Woodbury Glacier. The semi-open forest, with its abundance of food and … Continue reading →

An easy three-kilometre loop trail in the forest and near a creek. Great for kids.  Difficulty: Easy A1 Elevation gain: 190m (622′) Distance: 3kms Time: 1-2 hours Season: May through November Access: easy Map: 82F/11 Kokanee Peak Drive: Kokanee Glacier Road: … Continue reading →

A short nature trail around Gibson Lake provides an introduction to the subalpine environment of Kokanee Glacier Provincial Park as well as an excellent view of surrounding peaks.  Difficulty: easy A1 Elevation gain: nil Distance: 2.5km  Time: 1/2 to 1-hour … Continue reading →

GIANT’S KNEECAP   2760m   9055′ Giant’s Kneecap is a spur into the glacier, north of Esmeralda Peak. It is prominent from the Keyhole. The south ridge is a scramble on good rock. Difficulty: Elevation gain: Key elevations: Distance: Time: Season: All year … Continue reading →

THE BATTLESHIP   2610m   8563′ Difficulty: Elevation gain: Key elevations: Distance: Time: Season: Access: Map: 82F/14 Slocan Access: From the Slocan Chief Cabin.  Kokanee Glacier Trail: Approach by trail from the cabin. The “best and safest” route is the trail behind the … Continue reading →

SUNSET LAKE (QUEENS CUP BASIN) Set amidst alpine fir and spruce at the base of towering Pontiac Peak, Sunset Lake is a gem-like spot. Careless campers once littered the area with garbage and fish remains. Gold larch in September. Difficulty: B1 … Continue reading →

PONTIAC PEAK   2505m   8219′ Pontiac Peak is on the east side of the park south of the head of Woodbury Creek, at the head of Pontiac Peak (Scranton Basin). It is the backdrop of Sunset Lake (Queens Cup Basin). In … Continue reading →

GLACIER VIEW PEAK   2760m   9055′ Located on Sawtooth Ridge, between Woodbury and Joker Creeks. 1. FRA Richard E. Plewman, before 1949, who climbed it many times, route unknown.  2. Northwest Ridge, Northwest Face. Contour south and west from the Woodbury … Continue reading →