Hiking & Heli Hiking
Hiking & Heli Hiking
Not All Those Who Wander Are Lost
Golden is a hikers' paradise with amazing trails for everyone to enjoy. Surrounded by the Rocky, Purcell, and Selkirk Mountains and close to six of the most stunning national parks in Canada (Banff, Glacier, Jasper, Kootenay, Mount Revelstoke and Yoho), Golden is an ideal place for your hiking adventure.
Enjoy easy hikes in town along the Rotary Trails and the Kicking Horse and Columbia rivers, or head to Kicking Horse Mountain Resort for gondola access to impressive ridge hikes with incredible views.
Backcountry Lodges
There are over 20 backcountry lodges within the vicinity of Golden, giving this area the highest concentration of backcountry lodges in Canada. These lodges provide access to pristine backcountry wilderness throughout the Purcell, Selkirk, and Rocky Mountains. These lodges can be an excellent option for you, especially if you're traveling with a group. Enjoy a wild selection of backcountry experiences for all ages and ability levels, including guided tours.
Mistaya Lodge - Hiking Destination
- Helicopter access only
- Small groups
- Professionally guided tours
Purcell Mountain Lodge
- Hike into Purcell Mountain Lodge
- Private Certified ACMG Hiking Guides & Interpretive Hiking Guides
- 13 km Hike in, Accommodations and Meal Service available
Sorcerer Lodge
- Helicopter accessed backcountry lodge
- Off-grid comfortable accomodation
- Incredible views
BC Mountain Guides
- Single and multi-day hikes or trail runs
- Private and custom
- Safe, experienced, certified by the ACMG
Fir and Feather Treehouse, Off-Grid Cabins
- Spectacular Trails: BIKE, HIKE, SNOWSHOE from your door
- Cabins: a low budget nature escape; propane, wood and solar powered
- Three Unique Accomodation Options
- Bucket list experience up in the trees (AirBnBTop5%), 7km from Golden!
Please Recreate Responsibly
When we leave our community, we become guests of another. Being a good guest means respecting the land and people to create a positive experience for yourself, the community, and the wildlife that you visit. There are a few key rules for responsible hiking:
Remove plants, animals & mud from boots, bikes, gear, pets & vehicles.
Clean your gear before entering & leaving the recreation site.
Stay on designated trails. Visit: www.columbiashuswapinvasives.org
Sometimes the roads less traveled can take you to some pretty spectacular spots. Forest Service Roads provide access to remote places beyond our highways. For information and advice on travelling on forest service roads visit: BC Forest Safety
