Nakusp & Slocan Rail Trail

46 Km

Formerly the railway for the Nakusp Rail Line, the rail trail climbs gently from Nakusp to Summit Lake, then descends to Rosebery, where it connects with the Galena Trail.

Summit Lake Provincial Park offers fishing, camping and group picnic area. The mountains around the lake are home to mountain goats, bears, deer and elk.

You’ll pass by the quaint village of Hills famous for their annual Garlic Festival, featuring everything garlic, on the Sunday after Labour Day. After Hills, the trail passes Bonanza marsh, with its excellent bird watching opportunities then hugs the shores of Slocan Lake. Many small beaches provide opportunities for swimming and relaxing.

From Rosebery, it is possible to continue on the Galena Trail to Three Forks and Sandon. The popular Galena Trail is a designated non-motorized greenway and features a wonderful attraction – a cable car that allows users (and their bikes) to cross Carpenter Creek.

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ALL TRAILS

KETTLE VALLEY RAIL TRAIL

CHRISTINA LAKE — GRAND F..

GRAND FORKS — GREENWOOD

GREENWOOD — MIDWAY

MIDWAY TOWN TRAIL

MIDWAY — ROCK CREEK

ROCK CREEK — WESTBRIDGE

WESTBRIDGE — ARLINGTON L..

ARLINGTON LAKE — MYRA CA..

MYRA CANYON

MYRA CANYON — CHUTE LAKE

CHUTE LAKE — NARAMATA

NARAMATA BENCH

NARAMATA — PENTICTON

PENTICTON — OKANAGAN FAL..

OKANAGAN FALLS — OLIVER

OLIVER — OSOYOOS

PRINCETON — TULAMEEN

COLD STREAM — KEKULI BAY

KEKULI BAY — LAKE COUNTR..

WOOD LAKE CIRCLE ROUTE

LAKE COUNTRY — YLW (CURR..

YLW — DOWNTOWN KELOWNA

NAKUSP & SLOCAN RAIL TRAIL

SLOCAN - SLOCAN VALLEY RAIL TR..

NEW DENVER/SANDON - GALENA TRA..

KASLO - K&S RAIL TRAIL

NELSON - GREAT NORTHERN RAIL T..

CRANBROOK - CHIEF ISADORE TRAI..

KIMBERLEY - NORTH STAR RAIL TR..

INVERMERE - WESTSIDE LEGACY TR..

E&N RAIL TRAIL - HUMPBACK ..

THE LOCHSIDE TRAIL

GALLOPING GOOSE REGIONAL TRAIL

COWICHAN VALLEY RAIL TRAIL

COOMBS TO PARKSVILLE RAIL TRAI..

View of Nakusp and Upper Arrow Lake from Vicky's View.

On the Galena Trail near New Denver and historic Sandon.

Summit Lake Provincial Park.

Trail Features

Accessibility: This trail is accessible for everyone.
Biking: This trail is accessible by bike.
Bridges: This trail has at least one bridge.
Bus: This trail is accessible by city transit.
Food & Drink: This trail has food & drink options.
Hiking: This trail is accessible by hiking.
Loop: Trail is a loop
Motorized: May Have Motorized Vehicles
Parking: Free parking at the trailhead.
Pet Friendly: This trail is pet friendly.
Restroom: This trail has a restroom for public use.
Water: This trail has water fountains.
Wifi: This trail has wifi access points.

Trail Difficulty

Easy: 1 out of 5 Trail Condition good. Updated surfaces with light grade. Family Friendly.
Moderate: 2 out of 5 Trail Condition good with light grade. May encounter rough trail surfaces and vehicles. Be prepared with proper trail essentials.
Challenging: 3 out of 5 Trail Conditions can vary from good to needing improvement. May encounter fairly rough trail sections, Sand, Rock, Potholes, debris and may encounter vehicles. Can have long sections without any amenities. For the more adventurous user. Be prepared with proper trail essentials.
Difficult: 4 out of 5 Trail Conditions can vary from good to poor. Will encounter rough sections along the way, steeper grades at parts and will most likely encounter vehicles. For adventurous users. Will have long sections without any amenities. Be prepared with proper trail essentials.
Very Difficult: 5 out of 5 Trail conditions will vary and you will encounter poor conditons with rough sections, potholes, and steeper grades. You will encounter motor vehicles and long stretches of trail without amenities. This is a long section of trail requiring multiple days. Be prepared with proper trail essentials.