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Recreation Trails in the Columbia Forest District

General Information
ATV Trails
Bike Trails
Hiking Trails
Nordic Trails
Snowmobile Trails

General Information The Columbia Forest District covers a considerable area. In order to facilitate the locating of sites, a code letter has been affixed to the end of the site name after the icons. Sites located in the Revelstoke area are coded with an 'R', while those in the Golden area are marked with a 'G'. A '$" indicates a fee for service may be required. The trails have been grouped by their primary use. Trails that have more than one primary use are listed multiple times. Secondary uses are indicated by the icons or legend. Where available, the average grade of trails in addition to the trail length has been posted. This should help prospective hikers determine the suitability of each trail. Click here on Legend for meaning of symbols


ATV Trails Sproat Mountain ATV Trail (4km) R Excellent views of the Upper Arrow Lake from the Sproat Mountain Lookout. The Revelstoke ATV club has entering into an agreement to maintain an ATV trail to the lookout. The ATV trail can not be used prior to July 15 of each year. ATVs must stay on the trail and park in the designated area at the lookout. ATV's are strictly prohibited in the alpine.


Bike Trails Mt Macpherson Trails (26.6km) R The Revelstoke Cycling association has built quite and extensive single track trail system in this area. Keystone Standard Basin (17.8km) R A gentle trail through an extensive alpine area to old mine workings; cabin in Keystone Standard Basin. The trail is a popular cross country mountain bike ride through the alpine. Bikes must be kept on the trail and should not proceed pass the cabin. All motorized vehicles are strictly prohibited during the snow free months. Moonraker Trails (23km) G An extensive trail network which includes spectacular traverse on canyon edge and adjacent loop trail system. Very popular for recreational and technical mountain bike riders, horse back riders and day hikers Martha Creek (7km) R A hike through the forest to the alpine; trailhead across from the Martha Creek Provincial Park. The trail is becoming a popular mountain bike downhill ride.


Hiking Trails Sproat Mountain Hiking Trail (4km) R Excellent views of the Upper Arrow Lake from the Sproat Mountain Lookout. The Revelstoke ATV club has entered into an agreement to maintain the old fire lookout road. The ATV trail can not be used prior to July 15 of each year. ATVs must stay on the trail and park in the designated area at the lookout. ATV's are strictly prohibited in the alpine. Pingston Lake (0.7km) R A easy trail leading to Pingston Lake; good day trip; rough road access. McCrae Lake (2.6km @ 7%) R A short hike to a sub alpine lake; attractive alpine meadows with good views. Summer motorized access and access by bikes is strictly prohibited. Mount Cartier (14.5km @ 14%) R A steep trail to the old CPR lookout on the summit of Mount Cartier; great views from the summit. Begbie Creek Trails (6km) R A trail system leading to Begbie Falls and the Begbie Bluffs climbing area. The Mount Begbie Recreational Improvement Association and the local climbing group have put in many trails in the area along with routes on the bluffs. The Revelstoke Cycling Association has also built a number of single track trails in this area. Mount Begbie Summit Trail (6km @ 24%) R A steep trail from highway 23 to the toe of the glacier; mountaineering skills are required to cross the glacier and complete the final ascent to the summit. From the trail terminus, an alpine route leads to a series of lakes west of Mount Begbie. Beaver Lake Interpretive Trail R Self guided tour explaining many aspects of how forest change over time. self guiding brochure available at the Revelstoke office. Martha Creek (7km) R A hike through the forest to the alpine; trailhead across from the Martha Creek Provincial Park. The trail is becoming a popular mountain bike downhill ride. Carnes/Kelly-Burke Creek (15km) R An old trail to mine workings in the alpine; trail is user maintained to 4.5km; trail unmaintained beyond here. Keystone Standard Basin (17.8km) R A gentle trail through an extensive alpine area to old mine workings; cabin in Keystone Standard Basin. The trail is a popular cross country mountain bike ride through the alpine. Bikes must be kept on the trail and should not proceed pass the cabin. All motorized vehicles are strictly prohibited during the snow free months. Fred Laing Ridge (2km) R An alpine walk to Gorge Lake near Fred Laing Ridge; trail begins at the radio tower; 4-wheel drive access. Athabasca Pass (14km) G A historic trail through Athabasca Pass into Jasper National Park and continuing down the Whirlpool River; post contact fur trade route; difficult access to the trail head; trail goes through marshy sections in Pacific Creek; a pass is required for hiking in Jasper National Park. Valenciennes Canyon (2km) G A trail with steep drop-offs along the Valenciennes River. Quartz Hiking Creek (5km) $ There is a small a trail branching off the Quartz Creek Forest Service Road. This trail has a steady climb to Quartz Lake, a small sub alpine lake which has a small recreation site on it. Upper Blaeberry G The uppper reaches of the Blaeberry River is a popular snowmobile and cross country ski area. There is also access to historic Howse Pass as well as the Mummery Glacier. Mummery Glacier (3km) G A moderate to steep hike to the edge of the Mummery Glacier; excellent views; good glacier access. Howse Pass (13km) G A historic trail through Howse Pass, into Banff National Park and continuing to Saskatchewan Crossing; pre-contact First Nations trade route and post contact fur trade route; a pass is required for hiking in Banff National Park. Gorman Lake (3km @ 10%) G$ A popular, scenic hiking trail to an alpine lake. The Golden Snowmobile club and Golden Trail Society grooms a trail from the Golden Golf course to Gorman Lake. A $12.00 trail use fee applies during the winter. Summer motorized access is strictly prohibited. Moonraker Trails (23km) G An extensive trail network which includes spectacular traverse on canyon edge and adjacent loop trail system. Very popular for recreational and technical mountain bike riders, horse back riders and day hikers. Canyon Lake (3km) G A short hike to a small lake. Certainty Mine (3km) G An old mining trail into the alpine. Wapta Falls (2km) G A short, easy trail to a viewpoint overlooking Wapta Falls. Harrogate Pass (3km) G A short steep trail to Harrogate Pass with excellent views of the Columbia Valley and Rocky Mountains; unmaintained trail continues down to Harrogate. Dainard Lake (2km) G An easy hike to scenic Dainard Lake. Wolverine Pass (9km) G A steady climb through forest into the alpine and Kootenay National Park; Park pass required for hiking in Kootenay National Park. Paint & Empress Lakes (4.9km) R An old wagon road historically used by miners to access Paint Lake. Hikers can use this trail to access the eastern boundary of Monashee Provincial Park. .

Nordic Trails Dawn Mountain Nordic Ski Trails (18km) G$ A network of maintained cross-country ski trails with a warming shelter; trailhead at the base of the Whitetooth Ski Hill. The Golden Nordic Ski Club Society maintains 18 km of Nordic trails in this area during the winter. Trail use fees of $15.00 per family, $6.00 per adult and $3.00 per child apply. Mt Macpherson Trails (26.6km) R $ An extensive trail system for winter and summer use in a demonstration forest; brochure available. In the winter the the Revelstoke Nordic Ski Club sets about 21 km of trial for both skating and classic techniques. Trail use fees apply $10.00 per family, $5.00 per adult and $2.50 per child. The Revelstoke Cycling Association has also built a number of single track trails in the area. .

Snowmobile Trails Boulder Mountain Trails (9.8km) R $ A network of snowmobile trails to a snowmobiling area; brochure available. The trails are groomed by the Snowmobile Revelstoke Society. Trail use fees of $15.00 apply during the winter. Frisby Ridge (3.5km) R $ A winter snowmobile trail to the sub alpine meadows of Frisby Ridge; excellent views of Revelstoke, the Columbia Valley and surrounding mountains; good summer hiking. Trail use fees of $15.00 apply during the winter. Gorman Lake (3km @ 10%) G$ A popular, scenic hiking trail to an alpine lake. The Golden Snowmobile club and Golden Trail Society grooms a trail from the Golden Golf course to Gorman Lake. A $15.00 trail use fee applies during the winter. Summer motorized access is strictly prohibited. Keystone Standard Basin R The Keystone Standard Cabin is maintained by the Revelstoke Snowmobile Club. The route to the cabin is not groomed. Note that there are snomobile closures in the area under the wildlife act to help protect caribou. Prairie Hills Snowmobile Trail G $ This Snowmobile trail starts at the Trans Canada and follows a portion of the Quartz Creek Forest Service Road to a warming shelter in the Prairie Hills. The Golden Snowmobile club and Golden Trail Society grooms this trail and maintains the hut. A $15.00 trail use fee applies during the winter. .


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