Cranbrook Rails to Trails South Trailhead - Cranbrook, BC
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member T0SHEA
N 49° 32.019 W 115° 45.260
11U E 590132 N 5487527
This is one of two trailheads for the North Star Rail Trail in Cranbrook. The more southerly of the two, this one is the south end of the trail, on McPhee Road, immediately west of the railway tracks.
Waymark Code: WMKD4X
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Date Posted: 03/23/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member J.A.R.S.
Views: 2

This trailhead appears to be intended for the bikers, as there is no parking available nearby. The nearest facilities/washrooms are at the north Cranbrook trailhead which is about 1 3/4 km. north up the trail.

Currently 40 km. in length, this paved trail follows the abandoned CPR railbed from Cranbrook to Kimberley. Its intended use is for hiking, running, biking and blading. All motor vehicles and horses are prohibited. Being a rail trail, the slopes are gradual, averaging 1.5% and less. Total elevation change along the trail is slightly less than 250 metres.

This trail, commonly known as the North Star Rail Trail, affords spectacular views of the Rockies to the east and generally beautiful scenery the full length of the trail. The trail is part of the Trans Canada Trail. A great writeup on a journey up and down the trail can be found here.

Trailhead/trail website: [Web Link]

Trail allowances or restrictions:
hiking, running, biking and blading No motor vehicles or horses


Trail type: Paved

Parking: Not Listed

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