hiking & trails

Kimberley has hundreds of kilometers of trails. Outdoor enthusiasts can participate in a wide variety of trail recreation opportunities in Kimberley and the surrounding area. Some of the most notable trails are:

The Lois Creek Trails are adjacent to the Townsite and Morrison subdivisions. They offer a variety of trail experiences. Trails are a mixture of double and single track weaving through mature forest, rock outcroppings and along the Lois Creek. These trails are generally beginner to intermediate with a few technical single tracks with roots and loose rocks. They are popular for biking and hiking as well as cross-country skiing in the winter months.

The Kimberley-Cranbrook Rail Trail is an abandoned CP railway track running between Kimberley and Cranbrook that has been removed and converted into a 40km greenway. The trailhead closest to Kimberley's downtown core is on Rotary Drive across from the Aquatic Centre. From that point the trail snakes through town toward Marysville before heading off through the valley to Cranbrook. This paved and wheelchair accessible path is a popular venue for cycling, blading and walking.

The Kimberley Nature Park rises from an elevation of 975 meters along the St. Mary Lake Road to over 1600 meters on the shoulder of North Star Mountain. This park is over 800 hectares (that is two times the size of Stanley Park) and features more than 100 kilometers of trails displaying a diverse landscape of hills, ridges, valleys and plateaus.

The Lions Trails run between Kimberley and Marysville and give you a choice of pathways ranging from narrow to wide, flat to rocky and sunny to shady. With all the trails to choose from, whether you are seeking a peaceful walk, a thrilling technical ride or a family outing, you will find what you are looking for.

For more information on the Kimberley Nature Park:
http://www.rockies.net/kimberley/naturepark/index.htm

Click here to download the Kimberley Trail Map PDF and Introduction

Kimberley Nordic Trails www.kimberleynordic.org

Trans Canada Trail http://www.tctrail.ca/home.php