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British Columbia

Area E (Balfour/Cottonwood Lake)

Kootenay Lake – Lakeside Beach loop from Nelson

Hiking trails & Routes

British Columbia

Area E (Balfour/Cottonwood Lake)

Kootenay Lake – Lakeside Beach loop from Nelson

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hikers

Kootenay Lake – Lakeside Beach loop from Nelson

00:52

3.40km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

646 m

Kootenay Lake

Highlight • Lake

Take a moment to admire the views across the West Arm of Kootenay Lake from the southern end of Lakeside Park. Framed by the Selkirk Mountains, this glacier-carved lake is one of British Columbia's largest and most scenic waterways.

Tip by

2

1.70 km

Lakeside Beach

Highlight • Beach

Relax on the long sandy beach and enjoy views across the West Arm of Kootenay Lake towards the surrounding mountains.

The beach is popular for swimming, paddling and picnics, while …

Tip by

B

3.40 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.36 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.40 km

< 100 m

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