Trailhead Access

Travel north from Radium town site along Hwy 95 and turn right after 18 kms (.5 kms south of the Spur Valley Campground) onto the graveled Kindersley/Pinnacle Creek FS Road.  At 8.7 kms the main road travels left and climbs uphill into the Pinnacle Creek drainage.  Several forks in the road, some with direction posts, are passed: stay left at 10.6 kms, right at 11 kms, left at 12.5 and 13 kms, right at 13.5, 14 and 15 kms, then stay left to the road’s end at the 24 km mark.

Trail Description

The Diana Lake trail has a steady but gradual elevation gain as it travels through open larch meadows towards the scenic lake.  From the parking area the trail follows the old roadway.  In less than 1 km leave the roadway and take the trail to the right.  Towards the final approach to the lake grades become gentler and two creeks are crossed.  The trail end destination features the shaded cool waters of Diana Lake framed by peaks of the Brisco Range. 

Further excursions are possible to the alpine ridges for views of Mt. Assiniboine, the Goodsirs, and the Bugaboos, to Boyce Pass and the Kootenay River valley or Kootenay National Park.  A camping spot is available at the south end of the lake. 

Enroute to the upper meadows the trail passes a private cabin, which is not available for public use.

Horse impacts are increasing at the lake and meadows; please graze horses at least 75 metres from the lakeshore.

Catch and release angling at Diana Lake is suggested.