{"id":1177,"date":"2015-10-07T08:29:12","date_gmt":"2015-10-07T15:29:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/friendsoftrails.org\/blog\/?page_id=1177"},"modified":"2020-05-23T13:10:38","modified_gmt":"2020-05-23T21:10:38","slug":"columbia-river-trail","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/friendsoftrails.org\/?page_id=1177","title":{"rendered":"Columbia River Trail"},"content":{"rendered":"

Difficulty Level<\/strong>: Intermediate\/Advanced (unstable trail surfaces and a few steep\u00a0climbs \u2013 could be considered advanced due to length; 30 km out and back)
\nDistance<\/strong>: 15km one way
\nElevation Gain<\/strong>: 90m (one-way)
\nDog Friendly<\/strong>: Yes
\nBike Friendly<\/strong>: Yes (x-country)
\nFacilities<\/strong>: Pit toilets at the Blagodatnoye Picnic Site, benches along trail<\/p>\n

Season:<\/strong>\u00a0This trail could be completed in most months though the\u00a0majority of users will find the June to October period most pleasing.\u00a0Soft trail surfaces in\u00a0spring are susceptible to damage \u2013 particularly from bikes and horses and these\u00a0uses are strongly discouraged when these conditions are encountered.\u00a0 Loops of\u00a0various lengths are possible at the north end of the trail which hikers can enjoy year-round.<\/p>\n

The Columbia River trail is an out and back trail along the east side of the Columbia River extending southwards from Ootischenia and terminating at the end of the single track at the north boundary of the City of Trail.\u00a0Recent upgrades have made it more accessible and enjoyable for recreational, non-motorized\u00a0use. Spanning across many different forest types, the Columbia River trail is very scenic and popular with local residents. <\/strong>Unfortunately, the road access from the City of Trail to the south end of the Columbia River Trail is not properly designated for public use. The private land owner is working with the Crown to have this rectified. \u00a0Until that is done, the road cannot be used to access the trail.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The trail length is 15 km from the end of\u00a0the pavement on Columbia Road in Ootischenia, near Castlegar, to the end of the single track at the north boundary of the City of Trail.\u00a0There are pit toilets\u00a0at the picnic site in the former Doukhobor settlement of Blagodatnoye and many opportunities along the way to rest and enjoy the\u00a0spectacular views of the Columbia River valley.<\/p>\n

Other Information:
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\nIt is a long day to do an out and back of the entire trail, but there are many opportunities to be in the shade. Good hiking shoes and plenty of water are a must to hike the 7-8 hour out and back trail. However, one may choose to shorten the duration by turning around at any point along the way and still have an enjoyable outing.<\/p>\n

Note to Cyclists:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Trip time total: 4 hr (30 km return)
\nTotal Dismount time out: 15 min
\nTotal Dismount time return: 20 min
\nTrail Difficulty level: Intermediate (with some Advanced due to some steep technical sections\/unstable trail surfaces)
\nNote: Bike travel on the Columbia River trail is not recommended on wet days. Wider cross-country bike tires are recommended.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Difficulty Level: Intermediate\/Advanced (unstable trail surfaces and a few steep\u00a0climbs \u2013 could be considered advanced due to length; 30 km out and back) Distance: 15km one way Elevation Gain: 90m (one-way) Dog Friendly: Yes Bike Friendly: Yes (x-country) Facilities: Pit toilets at the Blagodatnoye Picnic Site, benches along trail Season:\u00a0This trail could be completed in most months though the\u00a0majority of users will find the June to October period most pleasing.\u00a0Soft trail surfaces in\u00a0spring are susceptible to damage \u2013 particularly from…<\/p>\n

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