Kootenay Lake Forest District Recreation Trail
Silver Cup Ridge

Access
and
Alternate
Routes

From the community of Gerrard head north across the Lardeau River. Take the first right turn onto America Creek road. Travel to the end of this road to the trailhead.
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Trail
Characteristics
and
Description

A ridge-top trail system through alpine meadows that presents spectacular views. The trail offers hiking, primitive camping, viewing, mountain biking, and is a popular local horse use area. This trail is accessible by roads at each end of the trail. Hiking Cycle Viewing Tent

Trail
Facilities

Length

Difficulty

Elevation Change

20.0 km Moderate N/A

Vehicle Units

Tables

Outhouse

N/A 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.

Comments

It is recommended that a person have a 2wd high clearance vehicle or a 4wd vehicle.2-3 days trip from end to end.

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