Columbia & Western Rail Trail
British Columbia, Canada
Point-to-point trail in British Columbia, Canada. Road & touring bike.
- Distance
- 85.6 mi (137.7 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 5,121 ft (1,561 m)
- Est. Time
- 9 hr 35 min
- High point
- 4,006 ft (1,221 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Picnic area 7.9 mi (12.7 km) from start
- Picnic area 12.5 mi (20.2 km) from start
- Shelter 12.6 mi (20.2 km) from start
- Picnic area 14 mi (22.6 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Viewpoint river and mountains 14 mi (22.6 km) from start
- Picnic area 19.1 mi (30.7 km) from start
- Shelter: Tunnel 19.1 mi (30.7 km) from start
- Picnic area: Farron Summit' 26.7 mi (43 km) from start
- Shelter: Farron Summit' 26.7 mi (43 km) from start
- Picnic area 31.4 mi (50.6 km) from start
- Picnic area 35.2 mi (56.7 km) from start
- Shelter: Coryell 35.2 mi (56.7 km) from start
- Picnic area 39.3 mi (63.2 km) from start
- Viewpoint 43 mi (69.2 km) from start
- Viewpoint 44 mi (70.7 km) from start
- Picnic area 45.8 mi (73.7 km) from start
- Picnic area 48.3 mi (77.7 km) from start
- Picnic area 51.4 mi (82.8 km) from start
- Picnic area 61.1 mi (98.3 km) from start
- Shelter: Trans Canada Trail Pavillion 62.9 mi (101.2 km) from start
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Questions about Columbia & Western Rail Trail
How long is Columbia & Western Rail Trail?
Columbia & Western Rail Trail is 85.6 mi (137.7 km) long. Most people take about 9 hr 35 min. It climbs 5,121 ft (1,561 m) in total, up to a high point of 4,006 ft (1,221 m).
How hard is Columbia & Western Rail Trail?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Columbia & Western Rail Trail?
25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Columbia & Western Rail Trail?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: 2.1 mi (3.3 km), 7.9 mi (12.6 km), 19.1 mi (30.7 km).
Is Columbia & Western Rail Trail shaded?
Partly shaded (65% under trees).
What can you do on Columbia & Western Rail Trail?
Best for Road & touring bike.
Where can you eat near Columbia & Western Rail Trail?
15 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Columbia & Western Rail Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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