The best running trails in the Purcell Mountains
149
runners
22
runs
Running in the Purcell Mountains is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in the Purcell Mountains—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.
Last updated: October 19, 2025
14
runners
1. Running loop from Golden
6.86km
00:44
30m
30m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Intermediate
13
runners
2. Kicking Horse River – Cedar Lake 2 loop from Golden
35.3km
04:07
500m
500m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Expert
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9
runners
3. Running loop from Panorama Mountain Village
4.94km
00:35
90m
90m
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Easy
9
runners
4. Kicking Horse River loop from Golden
22.8km
02:41
460m
460m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Expert
6
runners
5. Cedar Lake – Cedar Lake 2 loop from Golden
14.9km
01:58
380m
380m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Expert
5
runners
6. Running loop from Kimberley
3.17km
00:22
50m
40m
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Easy
6
runners
7. Volksmarch Trail Start loop from Blarchmont
6.63km
00:42
60m
60m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Intermediate
5
runners
8. Kettle Lake loop from Cranbrook
11.6km
01:23
160m
160m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Intermediate
5
runners
9. Volksmarch Trail Start loop from Kimberley’s Underground Mining Railway
17.9km
01:54
210m
210m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Expert
2
runners
10. Kinsmen Beach loop from Invermere
6.24km
00:40
80m
80m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Intermediate
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