The Top 20 Attractions in the Purcell Mountains
There are plenty of places to see and visit in the Purcell Mountains. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Purcell Mountains is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 13, 2025
Canyon Creek Gorge
Highlight • Gorge
Wonderful view of the canyon. Caution is advised and you should have a head for heights, because there is no barrier here. There may be mountain bikers on the route, …
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Cedar Lake Picnic Area
Highlight • Lake
Beautiful lake for swimming or pausing. The bottom of the lake is very muddy, because you can quickly sink into it ;-)
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Kootenai Falls Swinging Bridge
Highlight (Segment) • Bridge
This swinging bridge spans the width of Kootenai Falls, where the Kootenai River loses 300 feet of elevation over just a few hundred yards. The bridge offers good views of …
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Gray Creek Pass
Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass
Gray Creek Pass is part of the Great Trail and also part of the BC Trail & BC Epic 1000. It is tough and rugged, following a forest service road. …
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Kootenai Falls
Highlight • Waterfall
Kootenai Falls is the largest undammed falls in Montana and a sacred site to the Kootenai people. It is popular with anglers and kayakers and is a picturesque location to visit.
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Kootenai Falls Trailhead
Highlight • Parking
There's lots of parking available at the trailhead. Cross the train tracks to visit the suspension bridge and view the falls.
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Kootenay Bay Terminal
Highlight • Rest Area
The Kootenay Bay Terminal is a major shipping point in the Kootenay region of British Columbia, Canada, primarily used for ferry service between Kootenay Bay and Balfour. Here is information …
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Terminator Peak
Highlight • Summit
Great view from this summit. The path is relatively easy to reach with good footwear and cable car. Of course, you can hike the 1,000 vertical meters through various ways up from the Kicking Horse ...
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Moyie Falls
Highlight • Waterfall
Just a short drive from Cranbrook, Moyie Falls is a hidden-gem tucked in B.C.’s East Kootenay region. You can reach the waterfall by a 1.4-mile out-and-back trail through forested slope …
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Kootenai River
Highlight • River
The Kootenai River, or Kootenay in Canada, flows through southeastern British Columbia, northwestern Montana, and northern Idaho. It begins in the Canadian Rockies; it travels 485 miles before reentering Canada …
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Beaver River Picnic Area
Highlight • Rest Area
Beautiful stopover, whether for cyclists or motorists. There is plenty of seating: in the sun, in the shade or even covered and there is also a very clean outhouse. The beautiful view of the Beaver River.
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