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Difficulty Level<\/strong>: Intermediate A walk through history following the Doukhobor Waterline which was used to irrigate the orchards in Brilliant. Please protect the remains of the waterline; it is a historic treasure. <\/p>\n \u2022<\/span>Leave Castlegar heading towards Nelson on Hwy 3A<\/p>\n \u2022<\/span>Before the Brilliant bridge, turn right on Ootischenia Road and head back up the hill<\/p>\n \u2022<\/span>Follow signs to the golf course: turn left on Corrigan Road turning into Columbia Road<\/p>\n \u2022<\/span>Turn left on Aaron Road<\/p>\n \u2022<\/span>Turn right on gravel road with gate before the golf course (note gate closure times) and follow for 4km<\/p>\n \u2022<\/span>Keep left at 2km fork in road<\/p>\n \u2022<\/span>Turn left into parking lot before the Substation<\/p>\n \u2022<\/span>Follow the Skattebo Reach Trail on foot for 2.5 km to a marked and flagged junction on the right<\/p>\n \u2022<\/span>Head North on Hwy 3A towards Nelson<\/p>\n \u2022<\/span>Turn right after Lumber yard at Glade Ferry crossing sign<\/p>\n \u2022<\/span>Cross the Kootenay River on the Glade ferry<\/p>\n \u2022<\/span>Take the first right on Glade Road<\/p>\n \u2022<\/span>When this road turns to gravel, continue on for 2.7km<\/p>\n \u2022<\/span>Park at erratic (large out of place rock on right)<\/p>\n \u2022<\/span>Follow Skattebo Reach trail for 3.3km, take a left on McPhee Canyon trail after bridge crossing<\/p>\n \u2022<\/span>Follow this trail, turn left onto the Waterline trail at junction<\/p>\n \u2022<\/span>(See Skattebo Reach Map)<\/p>\n \u2022<\/span>Follow signs for Skattebo Reach Trail from park and pool<\/p>\n \u2022<\/span>Follow Skattebo Reach for approx. 3km passing the Brilliant Substation<\/p>\n \u2022<\/span>Trailhead is on the right<\/p>\n Difficulty Level: Intermediate Distance: 7.5km one-way (from Brilliant Substation) Elevation Gain: 100m Dog Friendly: Yes Bike Friendly: No Facilities: None Season: Potentially year-round (be aware of extremely hazardous conditions that may arise in winter due to melt-freeze cycles) A walk through history following the Doukhobor Waterline which was used to irrigate the orchards in Brilliant. Please protect the remains of the waterline; it is a historic treasure. Watch out for collapsed trail where it crosses the waterline. Proper footwear…<\/p>\n
\nDistance<\/strong>: 7.5km one-way (from Brilliant Substation)<\/span>
\nElevation Gain<\/strong>: 100m
\nDog Friendly<\/strong>: Yes
\nBike Friendly<\/strong>: No
\nFacilities<\/strong>: None
\nSeason<\/strong>: Potentially year-round (be aware of extremely hazardous conditions that may arise in winter due to melt-freeze cycles)<\/p>\n
\nWatch out for collapsed trail where it crosses the waterline. Proper footwear is a must.<\/p>\n
\nDoukhobor Waterline Access<\/h1>\n
Access from the Brilliant Substation Parking Lot:<\/h2>\n
Access from Glade:<\/h2>\n
Hikers Access from Park and Pool:<\/h2>\n
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