Kootenay Parks and Trails

The neighbourhood park is a destination for many in the area who enjoy short walks, reading books and picnicking. Being close to neighborhoods, the park is popular for seniors

Regina Street

Creston

Hikers, bikers, dog walkers and roller bladders enjoy the 8 kilometre paved loop trail and side roads called the "Wasa Lions Way" path. For a slower pace, there is a short 2.7 kilometre interpretive path named the "Forest of the Rainshadow" which begins at the amphitheatre near the campground.

Kimberley

Hosmer Mountain Trail leads up to a peak offering far reaching views of the valley below. The mountain recreation trail is tucked away in the back country forests located north of Fernie, BC in the East Kootenay region of British Columbia, Canada.

Hartley Lake FSR

Fernie

Jimsmith Lake Provincial Park is a campground and day use park located near the south end of the community of Cranbrook, BC in the East Kootenay region of British Columbia, Canada. The park campground is set in a forest of Douglas fir and larch trees while the day use area consists of grass lawns

Jim Smith Lake Rd

Cranbrook

Popular non-motorized multi-use trail offering sweeping views over the Columbia River wetlands. Trail connects the communities of Radium & Dry Gulch and can be easily accessed from either end

Radium Hot Springs

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Mount MacPherson Trails is an extensive network of inter-connecting trails popular for mountain biking and hiking near the community of Revelstoke, BC in the Kootenay region of British Columbia, Canada. The trails, during the winter months, are popular cross country ski trails.

Highway 23 S

Revelstoke

The walkway is a 1.8 kilometre wide, paved recreation path enjoyed, mostly, by walkers, rollerbladers, dog walkers and bikers. Some use the path as a connector route for getting around the community while others use the walkway as a relaxing get-a-way destination for activity.

5th Street

Castlegar

Lakeside Rotary Park is a waterfront park on the shores of the West Arm of Kootenay Lake in the community of Nelson, British Columbia, Canada. The well maintained park is one of the popular park in Nelson because of a beautiful sandy beach, and waterfront views.

Lakeside Drive

Nelson

Gorman Lake Trail is an alpine lake and hiking trail in the backcountry mountains situated north of the community of Golden, BC in the Kootenay region of British Columbia, Canada. The lake destination is part of the Dogtooth Range of the Columbia Mountains.

Kicking Horse Drive

Golden

The trail highlights include the three viewpoints and some amazing scenery. The lower elevation viewpoint is situated at 772 metres. The higher elevation viewpoint is at 915 metres. While the third viewing area is located south of the cellular tower closer to the McPhee Creek Trailheads.

Highway #3a

Castlegar

Railgrade Trail is a biking and hiking trail connecting the community of Rossland, BC with the village of Warfield, BC. The historic trail was once the railway line servicing the Rossland mines and the steamships stopping in at Trail Creek Landing.

Rossland

Champion Lakes Provincial Park is a remote wilderness recreation park, with three lakes, hidden in the back country alpine forests of the Bonnington Range in the Selkirk Mountains. The lake park is located northeast of the community of Trail, BC in West Kootenay,British Columbia, Canada.

Trail

Elizabeth Lake Sanctuary in Confederation Park is where many visitors start their exploring hiking, birding, picnicking and sightseeing when visiting Cranbrook, BC

Cranbrook

The trail has 3 trailheads. One trailhead is located at the Highway #3a Bridge crossing the Kootenay River. Another access trailhead is located via the McPhee Creek FSR (Forest Service Road) at the Brilliant Terminal Station. The most eastern trailhead is in Glade.

Highway #3a

Castlegar

Lakit Lookout Trail is a steep 2.2 km climb with 387 m of gain, leading to panoramic views of the Purcell and Rocky Mountains and the Kootenay River below. Spot marmots, deer, and eagles along the way, and enjoy wildflowers, huckleberries, and crisp alpine air at this rewarding East Kootenay summit.

Lakit Lookout Road

Kimberley

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Kootenay Parks and Trails

Schikurski Park

Wasa Lake Provincial Park

Hosmer Mountain Trail, Fernie

Jimsmith Lake Provincial Park, Cranbrook

Old Coach Trail

Mount MacPherson Trails

Millennium Walkway

Lakeside Rotary Park, Nelson

Gorman Lake Trail

Brilliant Overlook Trail

Railgrade Trail, Rossland

Champion Lakes Provincial Park

Elizabeth Lake Sanctuary

Skattebo Reach Trail

Lakit Lookout Recreation Trail