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Merry Creek Hiking

Merry Creek Hiking is a trailhead access point situated along Merry Creek Forest Service Road, south of Castlegar in British Columbia's Kootenay region.

The spacious parking area serves a network of easy, family-friendly trails that wind through shaded forest and over wooden boardwalks, following the rushing waters of Merry Creek through its watershed.

From the trailhead, hikers can explore three main routes — the Big Cedar Trail, Merry Valley Trail, and Columbia Trail — covering roughly 5–5. 3 km in a lollipop configuration with minimal elevation gain.

Highlights include foot bridges crossing Merry Creek, Iverson Creek, Milestone Brook, and Trillium Brook, wildlife and birding opportunities, interpretive signage, and a viewpoint overlooking the Columbia River Valley and surrounding Selkirk Mountains.

The trailhead also serves as a hub for mountain biking trails in the area. The hiking season generally runs from early May to early November.


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