Illecillewaet Greenbelt – Columbia River loop from Revelstoke

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Canada

British Columbia

Area B (Shelter Bay/Mica Creek)

Illecillewaet Greenbelt – Columbia River loop from Revelstoke

Moderate

runners

Illecillewaet Greenbelt – Columbia River loop from Revelstoke

01:04

10.1km

50m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.23 km

Illecillewaet River

Highlight • River

The Illecillewaet River flows 62 kilometers before meeting the Columbia River. The turquoise color comes from glaciers at the river's starting point at Rogers Pass. This river is home to rainbow trout, bull trout, and mountain whitefish, and the all-important beavers, building dams along its course.

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7.98 km

Illecillewaet Greenbelt

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Illecillewaet Greenbelt runs through cottonwood and spruce forests and marshland, offering great riverside views. The trail is wide and well-maintained, open to walking, jogging, cycling, dog walking, birdwatching, photography, cross-country skiing, or snowshoeing in winter. The greenbelt creates easy access downtown for dining and shopping.

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9.14 km

Columbia River

Highlight • River

The Columbia River flows through Revelstoke and is surrounded by dramatic mountain scenery with views of Mount Begbie and the Selkirk Mountains. This stretch of the river is heavily controlled by dams and reservoirs and provides power through the Columbia Basin hydro system. Animals such as bald eagles, ospreys, and herons call this river home.

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10.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.31 km

4.07 km

601 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.24 km