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Area E (Balfour/Cottonwood Lake)

Great Northern Trail – Lakeside Beach loop from Nelson

Hard

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Great Northern Trail – Lakeside Beach loop from Nelson

02:48

32.0km

480m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

9.65 km

Wooden Rail Trail Bridge Above Nelson

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2

13.9 km

The Great Northern Rail Trail

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3

15.3 km

Great Northern Trail

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Mixed use trails were tough to ride, watch for STB's, they do not really slow down much.

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4

28.5 km

Lakeside Beach

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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 …

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32.0 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.5 km

7.32 km

2.94 km

628 m

522 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.8 km

8.86 km

2.41 km

2.00 km

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Highest point (940 m)

Lowest point (540 m)

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Wednesday 14 October

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60 %

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