Near Nelson, British Columbia
49.68305, -117.14800
BC Recreation Site — Maintained to Standard — This is an easy to moderate interpretive trail through an old cedar/hemlock forest. Features of the trail include large stands of huge cedar tree, lush creek side habitat, an avalanche path, and historic remains of turn-of-the-century mining and logging. — Travel east of Nelson for 19.0 km on highway #3A to the Gibson Lake/Kokanee Glacier Provincial Park access road. Travel along the access road for 11.4 km to the trailhead sign. Parking for 6 vehicles is located approximately 50 meters beyond the trailhead sign. When starting the trail, keep to the left at the fork. The right fork leads down to a viewpoint.
This listing comes from imported public agency data or community submissions and is not field-checked. Confirm current access, road conditions, fees, stay limits, closures and fire restrictions with the responsible land manager before you travel.
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