Hiking in Kootenay National Park: Top Outdoor Adventures Awaiting You

Kootenay National Park is a unique and colorful wilderness haven in the Canadian Rockies in British Columbia. Deep green pines, firs, redcedars, larches, and golden aspens make up its extensive forests, home to bears, deer, coyotes and more. The rocky mountains pierce deep blue skies as turquoise rivers rush through the Kootenay valleys and ochre and iron-oxide pools add splashes of unexpected hues in the landscape. Hiking in this amazing location is a great way to experience its vibrant vitality. Book one of the certified guides at Explore-Share.com and start planning an unforgettable adventure in the Kootenay National Park!

The Rockwall Trail

The Rockwall Trail is a famous hiking route in the Kootenay National Park along the eastern limestone cliffs of the Vermillion Range.

Amazing hot springs and "paint pots"

Kootenay National Park is famous for its hot springs and for the colorful mineral spring system tainted yellow by the ochre components, and red by iron oxide.

Stunning canyons and falls

The Vermillion River traverses the Kootenay National Park and is home to the Numa Falls and several canyons.

Short, cool summers and long snowy winters.

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The closest towns are Radium Hot Springs, British Columbia and Banff, Alberta from where you need to drive. The closest airports are Calgary and Vancouver.

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For hiking, the best time to visit is during the summer months between June and September.