KOOTENAY CYCLING ADV
1019 Observatory Street, NELSON
1. Several historic Mining towns on the route.
2. Wildlife viewing along rivers.
3. Vistas over Okanagan valley.
4. Bike packers - aggressive experience.
5. Week long trip experience.
Trails Section
492.58Km
Difficulty
Kettle Valley Rail Trail
24.3Km
Difficulty
Christina Lake — Grand F..
1. Perfect family experience.
2. Bridge experience.
3. Grassland park and waterfall views.
4. Along the river.
5. Great wildlife to see on this experience.
2. Bridge experience.
3. Grassland park and waterfall views.
4. Along the river.
5. Great wildlife to see on this experience.
38.9Km
Difficulty
Grand Forks — Greenwood
1. Adventurous terrain loose rocks.
2. Granby Tunnel (11 km east of Eholt Station).
3. Beautiful vistas (of Grandforks).
4. Amenities near the trail.
5. Day experiences.
2. Granby Tunnel (11 km east of Eholt Station).
3. Beautiful vistas (of Grandforks).
4. Amenities near the trail.
5. Day experiences.
13.4Km
Difficulty
Greenwood — Midway
1. Very family-friendly and pet-friendly (on leash)
2. Historic downtown Greenwood.
3. Historic Museums and sites at both ends of the trail.
4. Unique landscape.
5. Amenities along the trail - Unique cultural and historic experiences.
2. Historic downtown Greenwood.
3. Historic Museums and sites at both ends of the trail.
4. Unique landscape.
5. Amenities along the trail - Unique cultural and historic experiences.
10Km
Difficulty
Midway Town Trail
1. Very family-friendly and pet-friendly (on leash).
2. Explore the history and culture and Mile Zero Rail Trails Museum.
3. Leisurely trail with stunning views along the 49th parallel.
4. Epic hiking nearby for adventurous souls.
5. Key bird watching location during spring and early summer.
2. Explore the history and culture and Mile Zero Rail Trails Museum.
3. Leisurely trail with stunning views along the 49th parallel.
4. Epic hiking nearby for adventurous souls.
5. Key bird watching location during spring and early summer.
18.8Km
Difficulty
Midway — Rock Creek
1. Kettle River Recreation area easily accessible from the trail.
2. Combine a cycling trip with a river float or swimming with easy access to Kettle River.
3. Replica caboose in Rhone (Cyclist's Rest).
4. Kettle River Museum.
5. Plentiful ecology - Wild life & agriculture
2. Combine a cycling trip with a river float or swimming with easy access to Kettle River.
3. Replica caboose in Rhone (Cyclist's Rest).
4. Kettle River Museum.
5. Plentiful ecology - Wild life & agriculture
15Km
Difficulty
Rock Creek — Westbridge
1. Backcountry experience.
2. Mile 0 Motel - Go-to cyclists rest stop.
3. Family-Friendly.
4. Guided experiences available.
5. Wildlife trail.
2. Mile 0 Motel - Go-to cyclists rest stop.
3. Family-Friendly.
4. Guided experiences available.
5. Wildlife trail.
57.8Km
Difficulty
Westbridge — Arlington L..
1. Family-friendly
2. One of the longer trails
3. Slow incline
4. Wildlife Viewing
5. Camping and Accommodation at both ends of the trail
6. End at Arlington Lakes Recreational Park
2. One of the longer trails
3. Slow incline
4. Wildlife Viewing
5. Camping and Accommodation at both ends of the trail
6. End at Arlington Lakes Recreational Park
37.5Km
Difficulty
Arlington Lake — Myra Ca..
1. Family-friendly, pet-friendly (on leash) - be aware it is a longer stretch
2. Steady upward slope
3. Amenities and camping at both ends of the trail
4. The trail is maintained making it accessible
5. Wildlife viewing
2. Steady upward slope
3. Amenities and camping at both ends of the trail
4. The trail is maintained making it accessible
5. Wildlife viewing
24.9Km
Difficulty
Myra Canyon
1. Ride over 16 man-made trestles, 2 steel bridges & through 2 tunnels.
2. Equipment rentals in the parking lot (Can book ahead of time).
3. 1265 ft above sea level, Connects through to South Okanagan (Penticton) section.
4. Family-friendly and pet-friendly (on leash)
5. Two entrances, Myra Station & Ruth Station.
2. Equipment rentals in the parking lot (Can book ahead of time).
3. 1265 ft above sea level, Connects through to South Okanagan (Penticton) section.
4. Family-friendly and pet-friendly (on leash)
5. Two entrances, Myra Station & Ruth Station.
36Km
Difficulty
Myra Canyon — Chute Lake
1. Family-friendly and pet-friendly (on leash)
2. Ride along 19 Trestles
3. 2 Tunnels
4. Ride Along steep walled canyons
5. Flat path, but watch for potholes
2. Ride along 19 Trestles
3. 2 Tunnels
4. Ride Along steep walled canyons
5. Flat path, but watch for potholes
23.6Km
Difficulty
Chute Lake — Naramata
1. Explore the Adra Tunnel on foot.
2. Chute Lake Lodge Accommodation and Restaurant.
3. Extended expedition of the Naramata Bench.
4. Rock Ovens - Historical ovens still in place from railway days.
5. Family-friendly and pet-friendly (on leash)
2. Chute Lake Lodge Accommodation and Restaurant.
3. Extended expedition of the Naramata Bench.
4. Rock Ovens - Historical ovens still in place from railway days.
5. Family-friendly and pet-friendly (on leash)
20.6Km
Difficulty
Naramata Bench
1. 4-hour roundtrip w/ shuttle service.
2. Naramata Little Tunnel.
3. Connects with Trans Canada Rail Trail.
4. 20.6 km (12.8 mi).
5. Amenities along the way: wineries, cideries.
6. Rock Ovens Regional Park
2. Naramata Little Tunnel.
3. Connects with Trans Canada Rail Trail.
4. 20.6 km (12.8 mi).
5. Amenities along the way: wineries, cideries.
6. Rock Ovens Regional Park
15.3Km
Difficulty
Naramata — Penticton
1. Enjoy the surrounding wineries of Naramata Bench.
2. Amenities along the trail.
3. Family-friendly and pet-friendly (on leash).
4. Vista views of Lake Okanagan lake.
5. Bike rentals available for this experience.
2. Amenities along the trail.
3. Family-friendly and pet-friendly (on leash).
4. Vista views of Lake Okanagan lake.
5. Bike rentals available for this experience.
30.6Km
Difficulty
Penticton — Okanagan Fal..
1. Penticton former headquarters of KVR.
2. Very family-friendly and pet-friendly (on leash) - easy cycle.
3. Land on the Indigenous Syilx Nation.
4. Hugs Skaha Lake.
5. Accessible beaches to explore and swim.
2. Very family-friendly and pet-friendly (on leash) - easy cycle.
3. Land on the Indigenous Syilx Nation.
4. Hugs Skaha Lake.
5. Accessible beaches to explore and swim.
20.7Km
Difficulty
Okanagan Falls — Oliver
1. Some of this route is on the highway
2. Amenities throughout the trail
3. Family-friendly - flat terrain, but be aware of the highway
4. Wineries in the Oliver section of the trail
5. Ride beside Skaha Lake
2. Amenities throughout the trail
3. Family-friendly - flat terrain, but be aware of the highway
4. Wineries in the Oliver section of the trail
5. Ride beside Skaha Lake
22Km
Difficulty
Oliver — Osoyoos
1. Family-friendly
2. Easily accessible - mostly paved
3. Option to stop at Osoyoos Oxbows – a great birding site.
4. Free parking at the Oliver Visitor centre at the beginning
5. Ride along Okanagan River Channel
2. Easily accessible - mostly paved
3. Option to stop at Osoyoos Oxbows – a great birding site.
4. Free parking at the Oliver Visitor centre at the beginning
5. Ride along Okanagan River Channel
26.2Km
Difficulty
Princeton — Tulameen
*Trail is closed due to Flood Damage*
1. Travel across the Trout Creek Bridge (73 metres above Trout Creek Canyon).
2. Views of Otter Lake, Osprey Lake, and Tulameen River.
3. Ride along bridges and through tunnels.
4. Great wildlife to be seen on this trail.
5. Family-friendly - Great family experience and adventure.
1. Travel across the Trout Creek Bridge (73 metres above Trout Creek Canyon).
2. Views of Otter Lake, Osprey Lake, and Tulameen River.
3. Ride along bridges and through tunnels.
4. Great wildlife to be seen on this trail.
5. Family-friendly - Great family experience and adventure.
20Km
Difficulty
Cold Stream — Kekuli Bay
1. Views/access of/to Kalamalka Lake.
2. Day hike or cycle.
3. Swimming available along this route.
4. Camping area - easily accessible.
5. Very family-friendly and pet-friendly (on leash).
2. Day hike or cycle.
3. Swimming available along this route.
4. Camping area - easily accessible.
5. Very family-friendly and pet-friendly (on leash).
22.8Km
Difficulty
Kekuli Bay — Lake Countr..
1. Dual lake experience - Kalamalka Lake and Wood Lake
2. Family-friendly and pet-friendly (on leash).
3. Option for Day or overnight experience - Camping options.
4. Amenities along the trail.
5. An accessible experience for all explorers.
2. Family-friendly and pet-friendly (on leash).
3. Option for Day or overnight experience - Camping options.
4. Amenities along the trail.
5. An accessible experience for all explorers.
17.5Km
Difficulty
Wood Lake Circle Route
1. An accessible experience for all explorers.
2. Dual Lake experience, combining both Kalamalka Lake and Wood Lake.
3. Easy hike, cycle or simply take a break and have a swim.
4. Very family-friendly and pet-friendly (on leash).
5. Amenities along the trail.
2. Dual Lake experience, combining both Kalamalka Lake and Wood Lake.
3. Easy hike, cycle or simply take a break and have a swim.
4. Very family-friendly and pet-friendly (on leash).
5. Amenities along the trail.
12.6Km
Difficulty
Lake Country — YLW (Curr..
This Trail is currently CLOSED due to construction
14.6Km
Difficulty
YLW — Downtown Kelowna
1. Family friendly and Pet friendly (on leash)
2. Flat trail making it appropriate for beginners and accessible to all.
3. Ending at Okanagan Lake Waterfront Park.
4. Amenities along the way: Wineries, cideries restaurants, cafes.
5. Enjoy riding along the mountains through Kelowna.
2. Flat trail making it appropriate for beginners and accessible to all.
3. Ending at Okanagan Lake Waterfront Park.
4. Amenities along the way: Wineries, cideries restaurants, cafes.
5. Enjoy riding along the mountains through Kelowna.
46Km
Difficulty
Nakusp & Slocan Rail Trail
1. Visit the lovely Nakusp Hot Springs just north of the village.
2. This trail is ideal for hiking, biking, trail running, Nordic skiing.
3. The quaint village of Hills is home to the popular Hills Garlic Festival every September.
4. Rosebery Provincial Park offers camping adjacent to Wilson Creek.
5. Connect to the Galena Trail featuring a cable car ride over Carpenter Creek.
2. This trail is ideal for hiking, biking, trail running, Nordic skiing.
3. The quaint village of Hills is home to the popular Hills Garlic Festival every September.
4. Rosebery Provincial Park offers camping adjacent to Wilson Creek.
5. Connect to the Galena Trail featuring a cable car ride over Carpenter Creek.
50Km
Difficulty
Slocan - Slocan Valley Rail Tr..
1. Hike, bike, horseback ride, Nordic ski or snowshoe.
2. Interpretive signage along the way depicting history of the area.
3. Excellent birdwatching at The Walter Clough Wildlife Sanctuary.
4. Slocan River and lake offers fishing opportunities.
5. Perfect for families, the trail can be done in sections with 7 trailheads.
2. Interpretive signage along the way depicting history of the area.
3. Excellent birdwatching at The Walter Clough Wildlife Sanctuary.
4. Slocan River and lake offers fishing opportunities.
5. Perfect for families, the trail can be done in sections with 7 trailheads.
13Km
Difficulty
New Denver/Sandon - Galena Tra..
1. The trail is ideal for hiking, biking, trail riding, Nordic skiing.
2. The quaint town of New Denver is set alongside Slocan Lake.
3. Spectacular mountain views.
4. Pass by the many relics of the mining boom.
5. The heritage ghost town of Sandon is just south from Three Forks.
2. The quaint town of New Denver is set alongside Slocan Lake.
3. Spectacular mountain views.
4. Pass by the many relics of the mining boom.
5. The heritage ghost town of Sandon is just south from Three Forks.
30Km
Difficulty
Kaslo - K&S Rail Trail
1. Bicycles, horses, ATVs, vehicles and hikers share portions of this trail.
2. The village of Kaslo is filled with shops, galleries and attractions.
3. Much of the trail follows the 1892 wagon trail.
4. Sections of the trail follow the historic K&S Railway.
5. Fishing at the Fish Lake Rest Stop.
2. The village of Kaslo is filled with shops, galleries and attractions.
3. Much of the trail follows the 1892 wagon trail.
4. Sections of the trail follow the historic K&S Railway.
5. Fishing at the Fish Lake Rest Stop.
48Km
Difficulty
Nelson - Great Northern Rail T..
1. Hike, bike, horseback riding, Nordic ski, snowshoe.
2. The village of Salmo showcases 6 unique flagstone murals.
3. White sandy Troup Beach at Five Mile Point.
4. You will cross three wooden bridges.
5. Stunning views and wildlife viewing opportunities.
2. The village of Salmo showcases 6 unique flagstone murals.
3. White sandy Troup Beach at Five Mile Point.
4. You will cross three wooden bridges.
5. Stunning views and wildlife viewing opportunities.
43.5Km
Difficulty
Cranbrook - Chief Isadore Trai..
1. Hike, bike, horseback ride, Nordic ski or snowshoe.
2. Cranbrook's Community Forest is located just off this trail.
3. Wardner Provincial Park is a lovely day-use area on a riverbank.
4. Rampart Rest Area Loop.
5. Breathtaking views of the Rocky Mountains.
2. Cranbrook's Community Forest is located just off this trail.
3. Wardner Provincial Park is a lovely day-use area on a riverbank.
4. Rampart Rest Area Loop.
5. Breathtaking views of the Rocky Mountains.
26Km
Difficulty
Kimberley - North Star Rail Tr..
1. Hike, bike, stroller, inline skates, skateboard, Nordic ski or snowshoe.
2. Interpretive signage along the way depicting history of the area.
3. Outstanding Rocky Mountain views.
4. Massive bridge over the St. Mary River includes viewpoints.
5. Picnic tables and benches along the way.
2. Interpretive signage along the way depicting history of the area.
3. Outstanding Rocky Mountain views.
4. Massive bridge over the St. Mary River includes viewpoints.
5. Picnic tables and benches along the way.
25Km
Difficulty
Invermere - Westside Legacy Tr..
1. Three road crossings and 3 creek crossings.
2. Two trailhead kiosks and interpretive areas.
3. Benches and picnic tables dot the trail.
4. Enjoy a snack at one of the 5 scenic picnic areas.
5. Visit the therapeutic Fairmont Hot Springs mineral pools.
2. Two trailhead kiosks and interpretive areas.
3. Benches and picnic tables dot the trail.
4. Enjoy a snack at one of the 5 scenic picnic areas.
5. Visit the therapeutic Fairmont Hot Springs mineral pools.
13.5Km
Difficulty
E&N Rail Trail - Humpback ..
This trail that runs along railway, snakes its way through urban, industrial, and along waterways from Victoria west toward Western communities ending in Langford.
29Km
Difficulty
The Lochside Trail
This picturesque multi–use trail, formerly a railway line, stretches from Swartz Bay to Victoria, traveling past beaches, farmland, and wetlands, down country lanes and beside suburban backyards.
55Km
Difficulty
Galloping Goose Regional Trail
This picturesque multi-use trail, formerly a railway line, moves through urban, rural and wilderness scenery on its 55-kilometre journey from Victoria to Sooke.
122Km
Difficulty
Cowichan Valley Rail Trail
The Cowichan Valley Trail is a spectacular 120km multi-use trail that is an integral part of the Trans Canada Trail route on Southern Vancouver Island.
