5 of the best hikes in Revelstoke

Sutherland Falls– less than 1 km.


Revelstoke’s most accessible waterfall. Head to Blanket Creek Provincial Park and look for the Sutherland Falls parking area. From there, take the flat trail to the lookout area. Please protect our rainforest ecosystem by staying on the trail.

Begbie Falls– 3 km each way.


The parking lot is off Highway 23S, right past Mt Macpherson Nordic Lodge. The trail goes through the lush rainforest, past the local climbing spot, and leads to the falls.

For a shorter access point, drive down Mount Begbie Forest Service Road past the campground. The trail follows a series of switchbacks through the forest to the falls and a beach with beautiful views across the valley when the river level is low.

Nels Nelson Ski Jump - 500 m each way.

The ski jump lookout offers amazing views over the town and Columbia Valley and describes the history of ski jumping along the way. The trail for the Nels Nelsen monument can be accessed from town by foot, look for the trail head immediately behind the railway museum and follow the signage through the rainforest to the jump area. This trail is not technical but the climb is steep in places.

Soren Sorenson Loop - 2-5 km loop.

The Soren Sorenson loop is a multi-use trail, offering a nice excursion that is accessible by foot from town via the Mount Revelstoke trail beginning at the Revelstoke Railway Museum. Add on 1.3km each way from town. Check the trail status to make sure it's snow-free.

Eva Lake - 7.1 km one way.

The beautiful alpine hike to Eva Lake begins at the summit of Mount Revelstoke National Park. Drive up the Meadows in the Sky Parkway to the Balsam Lake parking area and then begin your hike on the 1km summit trail. From there, the trail rolls through sub alpine rainforest with its stunted trees and into the alpine meadows, which are home to wildflowers in late July and August. Experienced hikers may also want to continue to Jade Lakes but be aware, this is a more complex hike. Be sure to take bug spray- the bugs like the lake too!
Camping is available at Eva Lake by permit. Be sure to read all regulations before setting out to camp there.

Asulkan Valley Trail - 6.9 km one way.

The Asulkan Valley Trail takes in mountains, waterfalls and glaciers as it leads through the Asulkan Valley to the Asulkan Hut. The trailhead begins at the Illecillewaet campground in Glacier National Park and passes the ruins of the old Glacier House mountain resort before heading through the rich rainforest and into the alpine valley. The first part of the trail is mellower, becoming steeper 4km in and ends with a steep climb into a glacial moraine. Marvel at the Illecillewaet Glacier and enjoy the spectacular views over the valleys below.

Mount Begbie - 15.6 km out & back, 2100m elevation gain.

Mount Begbie is Revelstoke’s iconic peak. The double crown is visible anywhere in the town and dominates the skyline of the area. The hike to the toe of the glacier on Mount Begbie is not one for the faint-hearted. The trail begins 2.5 km after the Mount Macpherson Nordic Lodge, look for the signs on the right. The trail climbs steeply through the forest for most of the ascent into the alpine, with the first lookout opportunity being around 5km into the climb. Once into the alpine, see the tarn below the glacier and experience amazing views over the town and Columbia Valley. There is a designated camping area near the toe of the glacier for overnight stays.

Be aware, that summiting Mt Begbie requires advanced glacier travel and rope skills. Also be aware that avalanche danger from above can persist after the trail is clear of snow.