The trail runs mostly parallel to the shore to the nice town of Nelson, which invites you to a delicious lunch. From here to the lake you have to cycle on the country road. On the banks of the lake-like river you can always find stretches of beach that invite you to take a break with a refreshing swim. Some beaches have showers and drinking water. Kootenay Lake can be reached at Balfour, where a free ferry crosses the lake. There is a snack right at the ferry terminal that also offers delicious ice cream. If you arrive in Balfour in the afternoon or even in the evening, you should spend the night at Cedar`s Lake Campground a few hundred meters in front of the ferry. On the other side of the lake, there are few places to stay, the next campsite is only at Gray Creek.

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Distance 69.7 km

Uphill 350 m

Downhill 250 m

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Thursday 25 December

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-2°C

96 %

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Location: Area E (Balfour/Cottonwood Lake), British Columbia, Canada

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