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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 →

An easy trail off the Skattebo Reach trail that goes to a pretty waterfall. Difficulty: Easy A1 Elevation gained: 20m Distance: 2.3km from Substation to waterfall Season: potentially year-round (be aware of extremely hazardous conditions that may arise in winter … Continue reading →

A great walk to this overlook and great views down the Columbia and Kootenay river valleys and of the Castlegar Golf Course. Warning: ticks are common here especially in the spring. Give yourself a good checking over when you get … Continue reading →

A relatively level hike along the Kootenay River through mixed forest to the village of Glade. This trail is used mainly to access all the other trails on this side of the river. Requires a shuttle if go all the way. … Continue reading →