Trails Maintained by TCVS
Trails managed and stewarded by Trails for Creston Valley Society.
These trails reflect our mission to preserve and enhance the natural beauty of the Creston Valley while keeping it safe and accessible for all. Through volunteer support and community partnerships, we maintain these routes with care — offering locals and visitors alike meaningful access to the wild spaces that define our region.
Title | Distance | Difficulty | Elevation / Gain | Features | Parking | Time | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Balancing Rock | 4 km | Moderate | 1247m / 220m | Giant balancing rock / Hollie Falls | Parking off West Creston Rd | 4 Hours | All Seasons |
Mt. Midgeley | 2.2 km | Moderate | /155m | Scenic views, backcountry cabin | Yes | 2.5 Hours | Spring-Fall |
Nun Lake | 4.5 km | No Data | No Data | Yes | No Data | Spring-Summer-Fall | |
Fern Forest | 1.3 km | Moderate | 743m / 166m | Lush fern forest, giant skunk cabbage | Summit Creek of Highway 3 | 1 Hour | Any Season |
Monk Lake | No Data | No Data | No Data | Yes | No Data | No Data | |
Williams Creek Falls | 5 km round trip | Currently Closed Due to high waters of Summit Creek | 640m / 113m | Scenic view, and waterfall. | Summit Creek of Highway 3 | 2 Hours | Any Season |
Sanca Creek | 6 km, one way to summit | Moderate 1st 3 km to lake, Difficult next 3 km to summit. | 375 to first lake, 1010 to summit | Alpine lakes, summit scramble, new bridge, foot paths, breath-taking views | Yes | 2-3 Hrs to first lake. 6-8 Hrs total | Summer thru October |
Ka Papa Cedars | 1.7 km round trip | Easy | 1323m / 5m | Mature cedar forest | Parking lot off highway 3 | 1 hour | Any Season |
Title | Distance | Difficulty | Elevation / Gain |
|---|---|---|---|
Balancing Rock | 4 km | Moderate | 1247m / 220m |
Mt. Midgeley | 2.2 km | Moderate | /155m |
Nun Lake | 4.5 km | No Data | |
Fern Forest | 1.3 km | Moderate | 743m / 166m |
Monk Lake | No Data | No Data | |
Williams Creek Falls | 5 km round trip | Currently Closed Due to high waters of Summit Creek | 640m / 113m |
Sanca Creek | 6 km, one way to summit | Moderate 1st 3 km to lake, Difficult next 3 km to summit. | 375 to first lake, 1010 to summit |
Ka Papa Cedars | 1.7 km round trip | Easy | 1323m / 5m |
Other Public Trails
Beyond the trails managed by TCVS, the Creston Valley is home to many other incredible public trails. These trails are cared for by a variety of local stewardship groups, organizations, and provincial partners.
We encourage you to explore them all — each one offers a unique experience and adds to the rich outdoor landscape that makes this area so special.
Whether you're after a quiet forest stroll, a scenic riverside walk, or a challenging hike — there's a trail waiting for you.
Start exploring today!
Title | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|
Billy Goat Bluffs | Challenging | 3hrs |
Corn Creek Falls | Challenging | 30min |
Corn Creek Giant Cedar | Easy | 5min |
Cornice Ridge | Moderate/Challenging | 3hrs |
Glaser Trail | ||
Gray Creek Pass | Moderate | 3hrs |
Haystack Mountain | Challenging | 6hrs |
Ladyslipper | Moderate/Challenging | 3hrs |
Lockhart Creek | Moderate/Challenging | 6hrs |
Mt. Crawford/Plaid Lake | Moderate/Challenging | 7hrs |
Mt. Creston | Moderate/Challenging | 2.5hrs |
Mt. Loki | Challenging | 6hrs |
Mt. Thompson Rim | Moderate | 5hrs |
Mt. Thompson Rotary | Moderate | 1.5hrs |
Ripple Ridge | Moderate | 4hrs |
Sullivan Creek Trail | ||
Summit Creek | Moderate | 2.5 hrs |
