Nakusp

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Mountain Biking

Wednesday, June 29th, 2005 by GetawayBC.com

Mountain Bike Trails

Expert – Kuskanax Trail

This 8 km, single track trail takes riders from the Nakusp townsite to the Nakusp Hot Springs.

The trail is full of steep drops and climbs, sharp co

Waterfront and Gardens

Wednesday, June 29th, 2005 by GetawayBC.com

Nakusp’s downtown core is also one of British Columbia’s most beautiful and pristine waterfronts.

Situated directly on the shoreline of the Arrow Lakes and surrounded by a number of award winning

Biking

Wednesday, June 29th, 2005 by GetawayBC.com

The Arrow and Slocan Lake region is a cycling hot bed for both road and mountain bikers of all levels.

Whether you are into winding single track or terrain similar to that of the Tour de France it

Camping

Wednesday, June 29th, 2005 by GetawayBC.com

Kick back, relax and catch a little shuteye at one of the area’s premier campgrounds.

Whether traveling with your RV or simply a tent and backpack, spend a few nights enjoying the clear night skies a

Hiking Feature/Kimbol Lake Trail

Wednesday, June 29th, 2005 by GetawayBC.com

Kimbol Lake Trail

This easy to moderate trail provides a great low elevation hike in the spring, summer or fall.

The 4 km trail wisks through imposing cedar and hemlock forest along the southern

Sandon: The Phantom Town

Wednesday, June 29th, 2005 by GetawayBC.com

Sandon became the Slocan Valley’s shining star at the height of the silver mining boom before the turn of the century.

It had 29 hotels, 28 saloons, an opera house, two newspapers, and over 8,000 lo

Nakusp & District Museum

Wednesday, June 29th, 2005 by GetawayBC.com

Housed beneath the Nakusp Public Library, the small Nakusp & District Museum hosts a variety of eclectic displays showcasing the community’s transition from a pioneer outpost to a mining services hub

Halcyon Hot Springs

Wednesday, June 29th, 2005 by GetawayBC.com

This site is located 30 km north on Highway 23. The waters here are famous for their healing powers and boast four different pools.

The springs include a licensed bistro that serves healthy and na

Fishing in the Arrow Lakes region

Wednesday, June 29th, 2005 by GetawayBC.com

An angler’s best skill isn’t catching fish, it’s telling stories. We all know someone who returns with stories of the monster that got away. Usually they involve hands that creep slowly apart and

Hiking Feature/Saddle Mountain Lookout

Wednesday, June 29th, 2005 by GetawayBC.com

Saddle Mountain Lookout

This moderate to difficult trail ascends Saddle Mountain to a rocky knob above the tree line. The knob was chosen as a Forest Service fire lookout because of the panoramic v