Snowmobiling

Hundreds of kilometres of unploughed roads and trails within the Purcell and Rocky mountains are available for snowmobiling.  The most popular destinations, because of deep, sustained snow pack, are within the Purcell Mountains.  The snowmobiling routes and trail #’s are keyed to the Winter Recreation 2000 map brochure.  The brochure depicts local area agreements, zones of use, and legal closures that affect recreational snowmobiling in the Purcells.

The following snowmobile routes and trails are detailed:

• Brewer Creek - # 3
• Doctor Creek - # 1
• Forster Creek - Thunderwater / Whirlpool Lakes - # 11
• Frances Creek / Leadqueen - # 12
• McDonald Creek - # 7
• Paradise Mine - # 5
• Rocky Point Creek - # 15
• Silent Pass - # 18
• Summit / Three Island / Rocky Point Lakes
• Vermont Creek / Valley of the Lakes - # 17

Snowmobile Regulations and Closures

Snowmobile Etiquette and Safety