Habitat: Culturally significant ochre deposits. Trailhead: Paint Pots parking lot, 86 km north of Radium Hot Springs. Paint Pots Paint PotsĮlevation gain: 35 m | Elevation loss: 20 m Pack a lunch to enjoy at the lake while you gaze up at the peaks of Mount Daer and Mount Harkin. Habitat: Beautiful lake in an area of high wildlife activity.ĭescription: Cross two bridges over the Kootenay River and meander through old-growth forest. Trailhead: Dog Lake Day-use Area, 28 km north of Radium Hot Springs. Dog LakeĮlevation gain: 135 m | Elevation loss: 70 m Habitat: Pleasant lake at the end of a forest trail.ĭescription: A forested trail which descends to Swede Creek then ascends briefly to a small lake encircled by forest. Trailhead: Cobb Lake parking lot, 17 km east of Radium Hot Springs. Cobb LakeĮlevation gain: 155 m | Elevation loss: 260 m Habitat: Forest, small lake and a boardwalk.ĭescription: A short interpretive loop and boardwalk around a small, quiet lake. Trailhead: Olive Lake Day-use Area, 12 km north of Radium Hot Springs. Olive Lake Olive LakeĮlevation gain: 5 m | Elevation loss: 5 m Ideal in the early season and in the fall when the leaves are changing colour. Habitat: Douglas fir forest with an interesting blowdown.ĭescription: A peaceful, forested path. Trailhead: Small parking area on the south side of Highway 93 South, 6 km east of Radium Hot Springs. Redstreak CreekĮlevation gain: 200 m | Elevation loss: 30 m Habitat: Douglas fir forest, grassland, watch for sheep.ĭescription: A steep trail connecting the village of Radium Hot Springs with Redstreak Campground. Trailhead: Redstreak Campground entrance, 2.5 km east of Radium Hot Springs OR parking area 1 km before the campground entrance OR behind the Kootenay National Park Visitor Centre. Google Street View: Redstreak Restoration Valleyview Trail ValleyviewĮlevation gain: 130 m | Elevation loss: 10 m Habitat: Grassland restoration area, watch for bighorn sheep.ĭescription: Walk through meadows reborn by prescribed fire on this gentle interpretive trail. Trailhead: Access from Redstreak Campground. Google Street View: Redstreak Loop Redstreak RestorationĮlevation gain: 25 m | Elevation loss: 25 m Habitat: Open forest, rocky bluffs, views over the valley.ĭescription: Sunny exposure and clear views across the Columbia Valley to the Columbia Mountains outside of the park. Trailhead: “E” Loop of Redstreak Campground Redstreak LoopĮlevation gain: 150 m | Elevation loss: 150 m Habitat: Cool, moist forest connecting the hot pools and campground.ĭescription: An easy walk through a cool, wet forest from the campground to the hot springs. Trailhead: “H” Loop of Redstreak Campground OR Radium Hot Springs Pools. Google Street View: Juniper - Sinclair Canyon Redstreak CampgroundĮlevation gain: 195 m | Elevation loss: 215 m Features views of the Columbia Valley and verdant Sinclair Canyon falls. Habitat: Arid and cedar forests, canyon, and creekĭescription: A scenic trail through open Douglas-fir forest along the edge of Sinclair Canyon. Trailhead: Parking area just inside the park's West Gate OR above the Radium Hot Springs Pools main parking lot. For more information on the avalanche hazard, visit a Parks Canada visitor centre or check the Mountain Safety section.Įlevation gain: 350 m | Elevation loss: 260 m Steep slopes that are snow covered have the potential to avalanche. Trails above tree line (2,000 m) may be exposed to avalanche hazard at any time of the year and especially from November through June. Be prepared and check trail conditions before heading out. When trails are snow covered, route finding can be difficult and travel through deep snow or on hard snow and ice can be unsafe. Snow can remain on some trails well into the summer. Cell phone coverage is not reliable throughout the national park. In case of EMERGENCY, call 911 or satellite phone: 40.It is important to check yourself and your pet after hiking. Ticks carrying Lyme disease may be present in the park.Tell a reliable person where you are going, when you will be back, and who to call if you do not return: Parks Canada Dispatch – 40.Surface water may be contaminated and unsafe for drinking. Always choose a trail suitable for the least experienced member in your group. Study descriptions and maps before heading out.Dress in layers, bring extra food and warm clothing. Mountain weather changes quickly and it can snow any month of the year. Be prepared for emergencies and changes in weather.Check the weather forecast, current trail conditions, warnings and closures or visit a Parks Canada visitor centre. Even short trips can have serious consequences. There are always hazards associated with outdoor recreation.
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