Kootenay Lake Forest District Recreation Trail
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Access
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From the community of Nelson, head west along highway #3A for 11.3 km to Sproule
Creek Road. Follow this road for 4.0 km to the parking lot.
The trailhead is located approximately 100 m up a private drive on the west side of the creek.
This road is suitable for 2wd vehicles. View a map. |
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Trail
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This trail follows an old wagon trail and railroad constructed by the A.G. Lambert
Lumber Co. Ltd. between 1919 and 1930. The trail provides access to the old mill site and opportunities
for ridge-top hiking. The Westside loop is a cross country ski loop. It is rough and not suitable
for hiking or riding. The east fork trail is a short 1.5 km (one way) trail of moderate
difficulty. The gentle
slope of trail gives it an "easy" rating, although there are some rough sections. The trail is used
by mountain bikers, horseback riders, hunters, cross-country skiers, and hikers.
  
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Facilities |
Length |
Difficulty |
Elevation Change |
| 5.0 km | Easy | 100 m | |
Vehicle Units |
Tables |
Outhouse |
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| Parking area for several vehicles | N/A | ||
Firewood |
Fire Pits |
User Maintained |
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| None. User must gather own. | N/A | If you pack it in, you pack it out. | |
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