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Kimberley - North Star Rail Trail

26 Km

The North Star Rail Trail links the cities of Kimberley and Cranbrook with 26 km / 16 mi of paved trail.

A very popular trail, with gentle grade changes, perfect for families and sees a fairly constant flow of traffic. It is used to commute between the cities for exercise, to socialize and for sightseeing – being nestled between the Purcell and Rocky Mountains.

The area is naturally beautiful with forests and grasslands, and the trail crosses the St. Mary River close to the midway point.

Completed in 2010 and adopted into the TransCanada Trail in 2012. Both the Kimberley and Cranbrook trail heads offer Bike Repair Stations. The trail is designed and maintained for use during spring, summer and fall. It is partially maintained during winter.

The trail can be accessed at a number of points along Highway 95A. The main Kimberley trail head is at Rotary Drive across from the Aquatic Centre and the main Cranbrook trail head is at Collinson Road.

MORE INFORMATION:
NorthstarRailTrail.com
TrailsBC.ca
TrailForks.com
Cranbrook Tourism
Tourism Kimberley
KootenayRockies.com

Trail Features

Accessibility
This trail is accessible for everyone.
Biking
This trail is accessible by bike.
Bridges
This trail has at least one bridge.
Bus
This trail is accessible by city transit.
Food & Drink
This trail has food & drink options.
Hiking
This trail is accessible by hiking.
Loop
Trail is a loop
Motorized
May Have Motorized Vehicles
Parking
Free parking at the trailhead.
Pet Friendly
This trail is pet friendly.
Restroom
This trail has a restroom for public use.
Water
This trail has water fountains.
Wifi
This trail has wifi access points.

Trail Difficulty

Easy
1 out of 5 Trail Condition good. Updated surfaces with light grade. Family Friendly.
Moderate
2 out of 5 Trail Condition good with light grade. May encounter rough trail surfaces and vehicles. Be prepared with proper trail essentials.
Challenging
3 out of 5 Trail Conditions can vary from good to needing improvement. May encounter fairly rough trail sections, Sand, Rock, Potholes, debris and may encounter vehicles. Can have long sections without any amenities. For the more adventurous user. Be prepared with proper trail essentials.
Difficult
4 out of 5 Trail Conditions can vary from good to poor. Will encounter rough sections along the way, steeper grades at parts and will most likely encounter vehicles. For adventurous users. Will have long sections without any amenities. Be prepared with proper trail essentials.
Very Difficult
5 out of 5 Trail conditions will vary and you will encounter poor conditons with rough sections, potholes, and steeper grades. You will encounter motor vehicles and long stretches of trail without amenities. This is a long section of trail requiring multiple days. Be prepared with proper trail essentials.

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