Kettle River to Flags

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Hiking trails & Routes

Canada

British Columbia

Kootenay Boundary E

Kettle River to Flags

Moderate

Kettle River to Flags

03:04

10.4km

290m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 14, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Kettle River Recreation Area

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

196 m

Kettle Creek Campground

Highlight • Camping

Kettle Creek Campground sits right on a sharp bend in the Kettle River, within the Kettle River Recreation Area. The campground itself has more than 100 vehicle-accessible sites, water fountains, …

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686 m

Kettle Valley Trail Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Good swimming spot and the Kettle Creek Campground is nearby. The campground has washrooms and drinking water.

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5.21 km

Flags

Highlight • Viewpoint

At the end of the climb to the lookout area over the Kettle valley, hikers are greeted by a Canadian flag flying on a tall pole. The views over Kettle …

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10.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.78 km

4.52 km

1.15 km

Surfaces

4.62 km

3.58 km