New Denver/Sandon – Galena Trail - BC Rail Trails

13 Km

The trail follows a section of the old Canadian Pacific Railway. It can be accessed from Rosebery Loop Road, Denver Siding Road in New Denver and Sandon Road at Three Forks.

The popular Galena Trail is a designated non-motorized greenway and features natural wonders, rock slides, steep drop-offs and a wonderful attraction – a cable car to cross Carpenter Creek.

Hook your bike onto the small cable car located at the old Alamo mine site and enjoy the fun ride across the water. You can also see the remains of the old mine’s concentrator. Uphill from here, a derelict house still stands.

Sandon is a heritage ghost town – once the official capital of the mining region known as the Silvery Slocan. Attractions at Sandon include the original city hall, historic homes, museum and steam train.

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Ride through the forest on the Galena Trail near New Denver and historic Sandon.

Enjoying the Galena Trail on a handbike.

Sandon's historic townsite.

A wonderful, historic trail in the Slocan Valley.

Ride the cable car over Carpenter Creek.

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.

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