Boomer’s Landing Trail
The Boomers Landing Trail can be accessed from the top Trail Hub 3.5 km up Pilot Point FSR or from below from the Pilot Bay Provincial Park. From the upper trail hub, the trail takes you south to the Upper Levels trail junction. Follow the signs which take you into the park and Boomers Landing […]
Upper Levels and Steep Beach Trails
Follow the Boomers Landing trail down to the park junction. Rather than descending into the park continue hiking south for about 40 min until you reach the East / West Trail junction. The Upper Levels trail continues south from there where you will arrive at McDonald Beach and the Lakeshore Trail. Follow the trail west […]
East Shore Viewpoint Trail (and Picnic Bay Rec Site access)
The entrance for the East Shore Trail trailhead is located 3km up Pilot Point FSR (1/2 km before Trail Hub and Boomers Landing). The Trail descends through two small segments to an old forestry road before delivering you to the main trail. A short yet stiff uphill delivers you to a cross country style multi […]
Riondel Heritage Trail
This non-motorized trail offers users a unique introspective into the historic community of Riondel. The route connects segments of new forest trails with parks, alleys and other green spaces. The trail route offers many natural and educational experiences as it travels through old-growth forests, local parks, and a local remembrance garden with many views of […]
Mt Crawford/Plaid Lake
Photo credit Lorna Robin Mt Crawford/Plaid Lake Access: The trailhead is accessible via 12.6 km of logging roads, which require high-clearance vehicles and 4WD for the last kilometre. Snow may cover the access road or trail until mid-July or possibly later. Rating: Moderate. The return trip from Plaid Lake requires an ascent higher than the ascent […]
Sphinx Mountain Hike
Photo credit Lorna Robin Sphinx Mountain Hike – contributed by Lorna Robin Sphinx Mountain is a prominent double peak southeast of Crawford Bay, looking rather like an enormous single-person pup tent when viewed from the Kootenay Lake ferry, and usually covered in snow until July. Trailhead access: easy, via the Gray Creek Pass, 22 km […]
Mount Loki
Mt. Loki Access: Easy. Portman Road is a good 2WD road with minimal water bars; however, watch out for large rocks if you do not have a high-clearance vehicle. Beware of possible logging truck activity. Rating: Moderate to challenging, depending upon your fitness level and how high you want to climb. The trail is well […]
ESTBA Newsletter Winter 2018
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