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British Columbia

Area E (Balfour/Cottonwood Lake)

Kokanee Creek Provincial Park loop via Canyon Trail

Hiking trails & Routes

British Columbia

Area E (Balfour/Cottonwood Lake)

Kokanee Creek Provincial Park loop via Canyon Trail

Easy

4

hikers

Kokanee Creek Provincial Park loop via Canyon Trail

00:59

3.49km

70m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 24, 2026

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Kokanee Creek Provincial Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

1.48 km

Canyon Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Canyon Trail follows the path of Kokanee Creek as it makes it's final run into Kootenay Lake. Along the way you'll be surrounded by lush forest with the creek …

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2

2.10 km

Kokanee Creek Canyon Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Canyon Lookout is a spectacular viewpoint over Kokanee Creek. It's accessible from a short trail off of Kokanee Glacier Road, or by a longer hike along the Canyon Trail from the Sandspit Campground.

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3

2.67 km

Kokanee Creek Provincial Park

Highlight • Natural

Created in 1955 this provincial park sits Kokanee Creek meets Kootenay Lake. It covers 260 hectares of forest, beaches, and deltas. You'll find a nice network of trails, a visitor centre, campgrounds, boat launch, and more.

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B

3.49 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.81 km

448 m

150 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.63 km

619 m

129 m

105 m

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Lowest point (530 m)

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