Monthly Archives: October 2017

LEMON LOOKOUT TOWER (Skycastle Lookout)   1723m    5653′ Lemon Creek Lookout Tower was turned into Skycastle Lookout in about 2012, offering overnight accommodation for a small group in the lower levels, while the observation tower remained open to the public. … Continue reading →

GALENA TRAIL – Three Forks to New Denver 6.5 km Difficulty: easy A1 Elevation gain/loss: 110m   Key elevations: Denver Siding TH 630m (2066′); Alamo 655m (2150′); Three Forks TH 720m (2360′); Roseberry TH   Distance: 6.5km Time: 2 hours  Season: April … Continue reading →

This subalpine lake is a popular fishing spot and offers day hiking opportunities to an even more secluded lake. The trails and roads are not maintained because of bear habitat. It is not recommended to come here. Difficulty: difficult  Elevation … Continue reading →

WHEELER LAKE TRAIL The solitude of Wheeler Lake will attract some hikers to this area; others will be lured by the lake’s good fishing. This lake is in Kokanee Glacier Provincial Park. The trails are not maintained. This is grizzly … Continue reading →

This is a small subalpine lake in the Redfish Creek drainage system at an elevation of 1816m (5950′). Good fishing is available as well as wandering the ridge tops in the headwaters of Redfish Creek. Other lakes are: in this … Continue reading →

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. Rating: ♦♦♦◊◊ Difficulty: A1 easy Elevation gain: minimal Distance: … Continue reading →

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 →