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Nature's Path: Hiking Trails in Creston BC

Hiking balancing rock trail in, Creston BC

HIKING

There’s no better way to experience the enchanting natural landscape of Creston BC than from one of it's many hiking trails. Wander Creston Valley's lush wetlands serenaded by birdsong. Traverse the Skimmerhorn range for breathtaking valley vistas or ascend the Selkirk Mountains high atop Kootenay Pass. Find tranquility amidst ancient giant Cedar forests, along freshwater creeks or on wildflower-blanketed hillsides. Come, wander, and get lost a while in Creston BC’s serene natural beauty.

Thompson Pack Trail

Thompson Pack Trail

Part of the Creston Community Forest’s trail network on Mount Thompson, the Thompson Pack Trail is a 4.7 km (one-way) trail.

Thompson Rim Trail

Thompson Rim Trail

The Thompson Rim Trail is the iconic Creston Valley hike, allowing hikers to do most of the hard work from their 4x4s.

Haystack Mountain Trail

Haystack Mountain Trail

At the northwest corner of Kianuko Provincial Park, Haystack Mountain Trail is a relatively accessible back-country hike.

Ladyslipper Trail

Ladyslipper Trail

As beautiful as its namesake, the Ladyslipper Orchid, this trail offers a moderately challenging afternoon hike in a mostly shaded environme

Billy Goat Bluffs Trail

Billy Goat Bluffs Trail

The Billy Goat Bluffs Trail is the newest trail in the Creston Valley provides easy access to Goat or Arrow Mountain from within Creston.

Ka Papa Cedars Trail

Ka Papa Cedars Trail

Ka Papa Cedars Trail is a new loop trail located on Highway 3, toward Kootenay Pass. The trail wanders through an old growth Cedar Grove.

Balancing Rock Trail

Balancing Rock Trail

A popular hiking trail on the west side of the Creston Valley with expansive views of the valley floor and the Skimmerhorn mountains.

Ripple Ridge Trail

Ripple Ridge Trail

Located in Stagleap Provincial Park at the top of Kootenay Pass, Ripple Ridge Trail is a relatively short and accessible hike.

Cornice Ridge Trail

Cornice Ridge Trail

Cornice Ride Trail at the top of Kootenay Pass, is one of two premier trails in Stagleap Provincial Park, popular in bot Summer and Winter.

CVWMA Trails

CVWMA Trails

The Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area is a lush wetland habitat with easy, year-round access to kilometres of flat-top dyke trails.

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