Top Things to do in Kootenay Rockies
Top Hotels in Kootenay Rockies
- 1. Coast Hillcrest Hotel
- 2. Hume Hotel & Spa
- 3. Gateway Motel
- 4. Prestige Lakeside Resort, BW Premier Collection
- 5. Days Inn & Conference Centre by Wyndham Cranbrook
- 6. Fairmont Hot Springs Resort
- 7. Ramada by Wyndham Revelstoke
- 8. Rocky Mountain Springs Lodge and Restaurant
- 9. Swiss Chalet Motel
- 10. Bighorn Meadows Resort
The 10 Best Biking Trails in Kootenay Rockies, Kootenay Rockies
Discover the best top things to do in Kootenay Rockies, British Columbia including Northstar Rails 2 Trails, Northstar Rails 2 Trails, Fernie Dirt Jump Park, Columbia and Western Rail Trail, Galena Trail, Old Coach Trail, Great Northern Rail Trail, Westside legacy trail, Markin-MacPhail Westside Legacy Trail, Retallack Lodge Cat Skiing and Mountain Biking.
Restaurants in Kootenay Rockies
1. Northstar Rails 2 Trails
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 18 reviews
2. Northstar Rails 2 Trails
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 23 reviews
Northstar Rails to Trails is a 28 km paved path that links the Cities of Cranbrook and Kimberly. Users can bike, run, walk or rollerblade over this picturesque setting. The trail has numerous access/parking areas. The trail uses the old Northstar branch rail bed. Dry toilets are located at 3 points along the route. Makes for great family outing, small groups or individuals. Depending on your fitness level expect the ride from one city to another to take 1-2 hours, but feel free to travel any portion of the trail. Motorized vehicles are not allowed on the trail and we ask you to keep dogs under control.
Reviewed By TC423 - Victoria, Canada
This is a fabulous trail, well kept, different viewpoints along the way, and toilets! We rented e-bikes at Bootleg Bikes in Kimberley (they were great, bikes great) so anyone thinking its too much, try it on an e-bike. We would have preferred to start in Cranbrook to do the uphill part first but couldn’t find an e-bike rental in Cranbrook... business opportunity someone? Thanks to those who keep the trail in good shape.
3. Fernie Dirt Jump Park
4. Columbia and Western Rail Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By jimrA6085ZK - Bellingham, United States
The Columbia & Western between Christina Lake and Castlegar is some of the most scenic, and unused, rail trail you're ever going to find. It does require some tire width although most of the really difficult spots have been improved and the trail is clearly a work in active progress. West from Christina Lake to Midway isn't quite as scenic, I don't think, but still worth a visit. With 2 vehicles, you can park in the middle at and cycle down hill the whole time.
5. Galena Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
6. Old Coach Trail
7. Great Northern Rail Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By Frankie_Hummus - North Vancouver, Canada
Reasonably flat grades make it accessible for kids, though be careful of the steep embankments. Trestle makes for some great photo ops.
8. Westside legacy trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By DOWNTIMEDON - Edmonton, Canada
We went biking on the trail this summer and approximately 10 of the 25 km was finished and paved. Let me tell you this was awesome. Spectacular views and a wonderful ride. I am so pumped to try this when the full trail is finished to Fairmont. Be aware that this trail is not like the Cranbrook to Kimberly Rails to Trails path which was made on an old train line with gradual slope. The Westside Legacy Trail has quite significant hill climbs and of course the fun descents. I would say you would need at least an average level of biking fitness to make this enjoyable. ***Also a Warning*** some of the hills have sharp switchback corners with significant drop offs on the side of the path. If you are an in-experienced rider or going with young kids, be aware of this because I do foresee people going too fast downhill and unable to navigate some of the corners.
9. Markin-MacPhail Westside Legacy Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
10. Retallack Lodge Cat Skiing and Mountain Biking
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 4 reviews
