Hiking
Two hikers admiring the views (Picture BC photo)
Kaslo is marked by a vast network of hiking trails suited to various level of fitness and experience.
In addition to Kaslo River Trails, Wardner Street Trail, and Fry Creek Trail, several provincial parks in the area offer groomed routes and backcountry challenges.
Kaslo River Trails
Kaslo River Trails, at the south end of 5th Street, are used for both hiking and cycling. These groomed trails, which follow the north side of Kaslo River through a forested valley, are designed with hikers in mind. Along the route are well placed benches and trash bins. The trailhead is marked by a charming beet-dyed red bridge. While the north side of Kaslo River Trails is wheelchair accessible, the south side unfortunately is not. The rails are designated easy. Begin and end at the Kaslo Visitor Centre, making the walk 5km/3mi in total.
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Wardner Street Trail
Wardner Street Trail, another local favourite, involves a climb up Mount Buchanan (at an elevation of 200m/656ft) with numerous switchbacks. A hiker of average fitness will finish the route in about 1.5 hours. An amazing panoramic view of Kaslo, Kootenay Lake, and the Purcell Range is the trail's end reward. It is also possible to climb from the lookout all the way to the top of Mount Buchanan. The trail begins at the end of Wardner Street.
Fry Creek Trail
At Johnson's Landing on the north end of Kootenay Lake, follow a winding path through the woods to reach the Fry Creek trailhead. Look for the remnants of an old telegraph wire originally strung through the trees to connect Fry Creek with the remote lakeshore community of Birchdale. Once inside the canyon follow the creek for up to 12km/7mi. The trail, blasted and carved out of solid rock, clings to the walls of the narrow canyon – at times precariously. Extra care should be taken in wet and slippery conditions, and young children should be closely supervised at all times.
Check with the Kaslo Visitor Centre for more information about hiking trails in the area.
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