Top 10 Hiking Trails in Kootenay Rockies, Kootenay Rockies

September 13, 2021 Janette Largent

Discover the best top things to do in Kootenay Rockies, British Columbia including Burgess Shale, Glacier Crest Trail, Slocan Valley Rail Trail, Northstar Rails 2 Trails, Iceline Trail, Bugaboo Provincial Park, Kaslo River Trail, Meeting of the Waters, Mori Trail, Giant Cedars Boardwalk Trail.
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1. Burgess Shale

Yoho National Park, British Columbia Canada +1 877-737-3783 http://www.parkscanada.gc.ca/burgessshale
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5.0 based on 46 reviews

Burgess Shale

The famous Burgess Shale is located in the magnificent Canadian Rockies of southeastern British Columbia. The site is on a ridge between two mountaintops, near the town of Field. Ninety kilometres east, across the Continental Divide, lies the resort town of Banff. To get to the Walcott quarry, you hike a scenic trail a distance of about 10km, taking about 3 hours. All around you is the spectacular scenery of Yoho National Park, including Takakkaw Falls, Emerald Lake, numerous glaciers, and high mountains.

2. Glacier Crest Trail

Glacier National Park of Canada, British Columbia Canada
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5.0 based on 3 reviews

Glacier Crest Trail

3. Slocan Valley Rail Trail

Slocan, British Columbia Canada http://www.slocanvalleyrailtrail.ca
Excellent
79%
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5.0 based on 14 reviews

Slocan Valley Rail Trail

4. Northstar Rails 2 Trails

Trail from Cranbrook to Kimberley, Kimberley, British Columbia V1A 2Y5 Canada [email protected] http://www.northstarrails2trails.com/
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5.0 based on 18 reviews

Northstar Rails 2 Trails

5. Iceline Trail

Yoho National Park, British Columbia Canada
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86%
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5.0 based on 21 reviews

Iceline Trail

6. Bugaboo Provincial Park

Bugaboo Creek Rd, Radium Hot Springs, British Columbia V0A 1L0 Canada http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/bugaboo/
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90%
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5.0 based on 10 reviews

Bugaboo Provincial Park

7. Kaslo River Trail

Kaslo, British Columbia Canada
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95%
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5.0 based on 19 reviews

Kaslo River Trail

Reviewed By SBBrown58 - Lundbreck, Canada

I walked this trail twice one day during a visit to Kaslo. The first time I my own and later the same day I walked it in the opposite direction with my wife. For being so close town it is a really wonderful trail to walk if you have an hour or so. I was on the lookout for opportunities for some nature photos and found plenty to point my camera at. Even in October there are some flowers still in bloom. Several bird varieties and some squirrels to be seen. The river itself is quite lovely. There are several amusing concrete sculptures on the upper end of the trail which were quite unexpected and added to the walk through the forest. The two bridges are in themselves quite remarkable and worth a visit. I applaud the efforts of the local supporters and volunteers he erected them.

8. Meeting of the Waters

Glacier National Park of Canada, British Columbia Canada
Excellent
88%
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5.0 based on 8 reviews

Meeting of the Waters

9. Mori Trail

New Denver, British Columbia Canada
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

Mori Trail

The Mori Trail provides breathtaking views of Slocan Lake and surrounding area as it follows the shoreline from Carpenter Creek northwards to Bigelow Bay. This walking trail can be accessed from many different points in town

10. Giant Cedars Boardwalk Trail

Highway 1 Mount Revelstoke National Park, Revelstoke, British Columbia Canada +1 888-773-8888 http://www.pc.gc.ca/eng/pn-np/bc/revelstoke/activ/activ2.aspx
Excellent
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4.5 based on 779 reviews

Giant Cedars Boardwalk Trail

Reviewed By CalgaryDukefan - Calgary, Canada

It is very easy to drive right by some road side stops. This is one to stop and smell the cedar. A very well constructed boardwalk brings you into an oasis minutes from the highway. It is an easy walk through a forest featuring magical cedars and plenty of other vegetation. Highly recommend making the stop as both kids and adults will enjoy.

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