Monthly Archives: August 2020

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Two scrambles right at the pass, the watershed of the Purcell Range between the mid point of Kootenay Lake and Kimberly. Difficulty: B2 – moderate scramble Elevation Gain: 242m Key Elevations: Parking area “the pass”: 6450′, Sphinx 8550′ Distance: 4.0kms … Continue reading →

Baldy Rocks provides a 360° view directly above Bridal Lake and Kootenay Pass. This route is primarily a short ski tour popular as it is so close to the highway. Few people climb it. Access for this hike is from Highway … Continue reading →

The Mt. Thompson Rim Trail is the Creston Valley’s most iconic hike. Its common knowledge that most trails offering epic views involve hiking up a mountain. This one breaks the mold by allowing the hikers to do most of the hard work in … Continue reading →

This trail was created as a Creston Rotary Club project, it starts part-way up Thompson Mtn FSR and travels through forest, and scree to a lovely viewpoint complete with a bench. Location: Up Thompson Mt FSR Difficulty: Easy A1 Elevation … Continue reading →

This is a very pleasant trail located on the west side of the valley north of Highway 3 on Mt. Midgeley with views of the Creston Valley for much of the way. There has been a trail here for many … Continue reading →

The Lady Slipper trail leads to the summit of Goat Mountain. The summit is a lovely meadow without views. Location: Goat Mountain is the mountain to the NE of Creston. Difficulty: B1 moderate Elevation Gain: 400m Distance: 4.8km round trip Time: … Continue reading →

A very short trail to an ancient old growth cedar beside a creek.  Location: West of West Creston up Corn Creek  Difficulty: very easy  Elevation Gain: 2m  Distance: 100m round trip  Time: 10 minutes  Season: All year round  Access: Good. … Continue reading →

This short hike leads Waterfalls are always more dramatic in the spring.  Location: Southwest of Creston past West Creston up Corn Creek Difficulty: Easy A1 Elevation Gain: +100m Distance: 750m round trip Time: 30 minutes Season: Spring to fall Access: … Continue reading →

This relatively new trail provides easy access to Arrow Mountain, known locally as Goat Mountain, from within the town of Creston.  Views are to the west over the Creston Valley and north to Kootenay Lake. Location: North of Creston towards … Continue reading →