https://www.trailforks.com/trails/merry-creek-trail/

Difficulty Level: Easy
Distance: 5km (total trail network)
Elevation Gain: 60m
Dog Friendly: Yes
Bike Friendly: Yes
Facilities: Pit toilet at trailhead, benches, interpretive
Season: Year-round

This network contains three trails – Big Cedar Trail, Merry Valley Trail and the Columbia Trail. A pleasant 5km walk through a dense forest followed by a climb to a fine view of Castlegar and the Columbia Valley.

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Merry Creek Access

•Leave Castlegar on Hwy 3 heading towards Grand Forks

•Turn right 2 km past the Cozy Pines Motel on Merry Creek Forest Service Road

•Drive 2km to parking lot on the right