Kootenay Lake Forest District Recreation Trail
Lady's Slipper

Access
and
Alternate
Routes

Follow highway #3A from Creston towards the Kootenay Lake Ferry for 4.0 km to the Lakeview/Arrow Creek turnoff. Turn right onto this road, and follow it for 1.7 km to the Foster road turnoff on the right. Follow Foster road, and the gravel road it turns into, for 6.7 km to the trailhead on the left. Park on the landing on the right side of the road.
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Trail
Characteristics
and
Description

This trail is ideal for those who enjoy nature studies. A brochure is available which walks you through the trail and describes points of interest; the brochure was produced by the East Kootenay Environmental Society and the Forest Service. The trail ends on the ridgeline Goat Mountain (5100 feet), and provides panoramic views. Hiking Viewing

Trail
Facilities

Length

Difficulty

Elevation Change

approx 5.5 km /TD> Moderate 750 m

Vehicle Units

Tables

Outhouse

Small parking area. N/A N/A

Firewood

Fire Pits

User Maintained

None. User must gather own N/A If you pack it in, you pack it out.

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