The Brilliant Overlook Trail access point near McPhee Creek serves as one of several trailheads for this moderately difficult-to-challenging hiking route on the east side of the Kootenay River, near Castlegar in British Columbia's Kootenay region.

The McPhee Creek trailhead is reached via McPhee FSR, a gravel forest service road with a gate (note posted closure times).

From this access point, the trail climbs the back of a bluff toward Mount Elsdon, gaining significant elevation through mostly forested terrain.

The route leads to multiple viewpoints, including a third viewing area situated south of a cellular tower that is closest to the McPhee Creek trailheads.

Upper viewpoints reach elevations around 915 metres, offering sweeping views of the Kootenay and Columbia River valleys, the village of Brilliant, Brilliant Dam, and the community of Castlegar. Some sections are steep, with handrails provided in places.

No water is available on the trail.