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Nakusp & Slocan Rail Trail

46 Km

Formerly the railway for the Nakusp Rail Line, the rail trail climbs gently from Nakusp to Summit Lake, then descends to Rosebery, where it connects with the Galena Trail.

Summit Lake Provincial Park offers fishing, camping and group picnic area. The mountains around the lake are home to mountain goats, bears, deer and elk.

You’ll pass by the quaint village of Hills famous for their annual Garlic Festival, featuring everything garlic, on the Sunday after Labour Day. After Hills, the trail passes Bonanza marsh, with its excellent bird watching opportunities then hugs the shores of Slocan Lake. Many small beaches provide opportunities for swimming and relaxing.

From Rosebery, it is possible to continue on the Galena Trail to Three Forks and Sandon. The popular Galena Trail is a designated non-motorized greenway and features a wonderful attraction – a cable car that allows users (and their bikes) to cross Carpenter Creek.

MORE INFORMATION
AllTrails.com
TrailsBC.com
NakuspTrails.ca
ArrowSlocan.com
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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