Mountain Creek

Columbia Valley Greenways Trail Alliance
Fairmont Hot Springs Resort

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• 1.58 km
  Distance
  
• 176.14 m
  Elevation Gain
  
• 1162.13 m
  Trail Head Elevation
  
• 1167.57 m
  Maximum Elevation
  
• 35.45 m
  Cumulative Elevation
  
• <1 hour(s)
  Average Time
  

Trail Description

This shaded trail wanders along Fairmont Creek drainage and is a great reprieve on hot days. Four bridged creek crossings were washed away several years ago and have not been replaced. But the creek generally does not run that fast and can be crossed relatively easily. Fair warning to riders, Mountain Creek is an advanced mountain bike trail with lots of rocks and roots to negotiate. It is best ridden downhill.

Directions to Trail Head

From the traffic lights on Highway 93/95 at the Invermere junction, head south for approximately 23 km. Turn left on Fairmont Resort Road and travel 1.7 km to the Fairmont Hot Springs Resort parking lot. Go to the front desk and ask for a hiking map of the area or locate the Lower Valley View Trail which starts on the right hand side of the road about 200 m from the gate at the bottom of the ski hill road. Go up the Valley View Trail until the first switchback and look for Mountain Creek heading downhill to the right and south toward the creek.

Planned Mainenance and Trail Events

This trail has many natural hazards and is probably the roughest bike trail in the Fairmont area.

Trail Surface

Single track dirt and large rocks with several creek crossings.

Trail Season

April to early November

Points of Interest

Uncommon Hazards

Check at the front desk at Fairmont Hot Spring Resort for current trail status and condition.

Land Access Issues

These trails are on Fairmont Hot Spring resort private property