Fernie

Fernie is a well-known destination for outdoor rec activities, from resort skiing to backcountry touring to hiking and mountain biking. Going for a short winter hike might seem like the least exciting thing you could do, but as a break from the regular nine-to-five, it provides a perfect reconnection to the beautiful natural world that surrounds town. There are trails used for hiking, biking, c...

Finished in 2003 by Fernie legend Heiko Socher, Mountain Lakes Trail (aka Heiko’s Trail) is about as good as it gets. This hike is not for the inexperienced hiker. You are way out in the backcountry with little to no other human contact. This is grizzly bear and cougar country so make sure to bring bear spray and travel in a group. There is no cell service. The hike is typically accessible in l...

Start your hike at 6,100 feet elevation at the parking lot. The first section of the trail will take you through the forest on a rather steep trail. After half a mile keep left on the main trail that leads you away from the creek. Watch your step, the gully you're walking in can be slippery at times. Soon after the first fork you'll have the option to take a steep trail on your right, the more ...

Turtle Mountain will make any hiker work for the reward at the end of the trail. While it offers panoramic views of the valleys and mountains surrounding it, as well as a aerial "looking down upon" view of the famous Frank Slide - the hike even takes you to the top of the mountain above the slide - the steepness of the trail requires determination from those who attempt it.  At approximately 3....

Top of the World Park is located 48 kilometres northeast of the village of Kimberley, access is via White Swan and Lussier Forest Service Roads, and extreme caution must be exercised at all times while travelling these roads. The access route is normally passable from late May until late October.Via Whiteswan Lake: Turn east off of Highway 93/95, 4.5 kilometres south of Canal Flats. At kilometr...

The trail starts at Beaver Mines Lake Campground.From the town of Beaver Mines, take route 774 South to the well marked Beaver Lakes campground turn off. Drive to the end of the camp where you will see a trail head sign board. The trail starts beside the parking sign (A second trail at the end of the parking area leads uphill and is simply a forest loop trail).At 500 meters, the trail passes th...

Bluebird Lake Via Highline Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Eureka, Montana.

Little Therriault Lake Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Eureka, Montana.

Big Therriault Lake to Therriault Pass Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Eureka, Montana.