Vicky’s View is an accessible and spectacular viewpoint close to town. You can reach Vicky’s View via the Kuskanax Mountain Road. A short walk through the forest takes you to awesome views of Upper Arrow Lake, the village of Nakusp, the Valhalla Range to the south and the Monashee Range to the west.
Drive: From the 4-way stoplight in downtown Nakusp, drive north on Hwy 23 for 2.5 km. Turn right onto Hot Springs Road. Drive 3.6 km up the Hot Springs Road. Turn left onto the Kuskanax Mountain Road (gravel). Then, drive (or hike) 1.5 km up the Kuskanax Mountain Road and you will find Vicky’s View on your left. Note: A high clearance all-wheel drive vehicle is recommended for Kuskanax Mountain Road.
If you drive up to Vicky’s View, please park in the nearby pullout so that other vehicles can pass by.
