In spring, Revelstoke emerges from its thick blanket of snow and locals begin to embrace opportunities to get outdoors. If you visit during spring, you’ll witness Revelstokians coming out of hibernation and embracing the longer, warmer days.
Day One.
Morning road bike
Start the day with a scenic ride down Airport Way. On a sunny morning you can watch as the sun rises and hits Mount Begbie first thing in the morning. If you’re up for the trek, take Highway 23 North up to Lake Revelstoke and pedal as far as your heart's content. Use caution, there is fast moving traffic and there are many bends and twists along this route!
Afternoon walks
Swap out the bikes for a pair of hiking boots and hit the lower elevation trails in Mount Revelstoke National Park. Spring is the perfect time to climb up Nels Knickers’ where you can stand in the ‘knickers’ of famous ski jumper and see the snow capped peaks and valley views.
Take a change of scenery and head to the rainforest where the waterfalls are rushing with the spring melt. Sutherland Falls in Blanket Creek Provincial Park is easily accessed by a 5 minute walk (mid May - September 31).
Late afternoon patio hopping
For Revelstokians, patio season starts when the weather gets above ten degrees Celsius. It’s a little crazy but we spent all winter surrounded by nuking snow so when the sun comes out, we all flock to the patios.
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Sutherland Waterfall
Activities for your first day
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Mount Revelstoke National Park
Home to the Meadows in the Sky Parkway, a 26km paved road to the summit of Mount Revelstoke. A great spot for camping, hiking, snowshoeing, mountain biking, and sightseeing, located just 5 minutes from downtown Revelstoke.
Day Two.
During the day
Spring mountain biking options depend on the snowpack (the amount of snow that fallen on the ground and has not melted), but the south-facing Sunnyside trails are the best bet for spring biking. Once the snowline creeps up the valley, the Mount Macpherson trails melt out. Hemlock Groove and Sex on the Beach are great options for early spring. The Soren Sorensen loop in Mount Revelstoke National Park is also open to mountain biking.
Check TrailForks trail reports on the app to find more details on current trail conditions. If you’re visiting, please consider making a donation or buying a one-week membership to the Revelstoke Cycling Association!
Late in the afternoon
Cool down from your pedal with a chill walk on the Illecillewaet Greenbelt trail network along the north shore of the Illecillewaet River and the Columbia River Flats. This is a 22 acre area protected and conserved by the Illecillewaet Greenbelt Society, a volunteer-run non-profit; please stay on the trails and clean up after your pets.
The area is part of BC Hydro’s Arrow Lakes Reservoir, water levels in the area are prone to regular fluctuations but forecasts are available from BC Hydro. Due to water fluctuations, signage is slim, please plan your route in advance.
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All you need for day two
