Visit Kaslo | Kaslo Guide 2019

The Kaslo area mountains are a hiking paradise.
You are sure to find your bliss on our many trails.
Info on wilderness camping and hiking trails at
www.sitesandtrailsbc.ca
Kokanee Glacier Park You can get to
this scenic but rugged alpine park from
Woodbury. After you’ve parked your high
clearance vehicle, you will gain almost
1,000 metres as you hike and scramble the
4-6 hour hike to either of two cabins. You
can reserve the cabins through www.alpineclubofcanada.ca
Another way to access the high alpine in this
provincial park is via Kokanee Glacier Park
Rd. (AKA Gibson Lake Forest Service Road)
which intersects Hwy 3A just after Kokanee
Marina. Kokanee Zipline is up that road,
and so too is the Old Growth Trail. The
trailhead to Kokanee Lake is about 16 km
up. From the trailhead it’s a 5 minute walk to
beautiful Gibson Lake or a 4 or 5 km hike to
Kokanee Lake and Kokanee Glacier Lodge.
A little further along is Kaslo Lake. You can
preregister for a campsite there through the
BC Backcountry registration website www.
env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/registration/
Galena Trail trailhead is located at the
turnoff from Hwy 31A to Sandon. This easy
single track bike or hiking trail follows the
old rail bed approx 11 km to New Denver and
features mining ruins and a cable car over
Carpenter Creek! Approx 40 minute drive
west from Kaslo. Season: June – October
Idaho Peak This is a beautiful place to
view alpine flowers during July and August.
The gravel, switchback road begins in Sandon
and climbs 12 km past sights of lakes,
valleys and old mine sites. Idaho Peak is at
7,479 feet and the alpine meadow lies at the
12 km mark.
Davis Creek Hike The trailhead is across
Hwy 31 from Davis Creek Provincial Park,
30 km north of Kaslo. This 5.2 km round
trip is rated moderate and should take 2.5
to 4 hours. The trail is steep but the efforts
are worth it once you glimpse the view of
Kootenay Lake and the Purcell Mountains.
Monica Meadows - Photo: Gary Schneider
Monica Meadows Trail This trail
provides access to an alpine plateau with
spectacular views of the surrounding peaks.
The sensitive alpine plateau is intended
for day-use only. The area provides good
hiking, camping, excellent viewing, and
nature study opportunities. The easy trail
is 8 km round trip with an average hiking
time of 5 hours. Access is via Glacier Creek
Forest Services Rd. (map pg. 28) See www.
sitesandtrailsbc.ca for more details.
Mount Loki Accessible on the east shore
of Kootenay Lake, Mount Loki offers a great
10 km return day hike with spectacular panoramic
views from the summit. The hike is not
for the faint of heart and requires some exposed
scrambling near the top. The trailhead
is a 15 km drive on a gravel road north of Riondel
up Portman Creek Road. Bring lots of
food and water and dress appropriately. Hiking
poles really help, especially for the descent.
Family
Business
Serving Kaslo
for 41 years!
A Tradition of Great Taste
Eat Here or Take Out
* Homemade Burgers * Submarines
* Sausages * Fish & Chips * Chicken
* Soft Drinks * Vegetarian Burgers & Sandwiches
* Ice Cream * Milkshakes
Also available – Kaslo Sourdough Bread & Pasta
Open Daily 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
April to September
Phone: 250-353-7788
333 Front St., Kaslo, BC Beside Historical 1896 Building – Across from the Moyie
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