Best trails in Kootenay National Park
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Trail reviews for Kootenay National Park
I mean, you're in Kootenay National Park, this isn't the coolest hike you'll go on, but it is pretty cool to see the top of Sinclair's Canyon, and seeing the falls down below was also nice. Pretty easy hike, buggy though. As others have mentioned start at the canyon end, it makes the waterfall more interesting. I wouldn't bother walking up to the other parking lot after the waterfall. Cool down in the shade before you ascend.
Always a beautiful hike along the Kootenay river in spring ice melt season! Stopped to dip feet in the water and have a trail side lunch. Highly recommend this trail to everyone.
Fairly easy hike up to Dog Lake. Fun crossing of the Kootenay River over 2 foot bridges. Peaceful serene lake, with magnificent views of the Rocky Mountains.
Peak larch season in the Rockies! Really busy all the way to the lake in good weather, with several fallen trees on the trail. The view from the pass with lots of golden larches is absolutely stunning. Numa Mountain is an additional hike with few false summits and beautiful views of the Kootenay valley.
Very unique compared to the other trails in Kootenay/Banff/Yoho! Some areas appears to have been affected by fires, but overall the trail is in good condition.
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Points of interest
- Floe Lake
- Simpson River
- Mount Whymper
- The Monarch
- Stanley Peak
- Marble Canyon
- Ochre Spring
- Sinclair Canyon
- Continental Divide Day-Use Area
- Dog Lake Day Use Area
- Stanley Creek lookout
- McLeod Meadows Campground
- Continental Divide Monument
- Redstreak Campground
- Swede Creek
- Olive Lake
- Prospectors Valley
- Red Chairs
- Kootenay River
- Kimpton Creek