Nelson – Kootenay Lake loop from Nelson

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Area E (Balfour/Cottonwood Lake)

Nelson – Kootenay Lake loop from Nelson

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Nelson – Kootenay Lake loop from Nelson

09:47

112km

1,590m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 106 km for 145 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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24.6 km

Six Mile Lakes

Lake

80.0 km

Frog Peak Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

A mandatory stop when passing through!

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84.0 km

Blewett Road Skeleton and Dam View

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

A quiet, scenic (but hilly) alternative to the highway.

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106 km

Hall Street Pier

Highlight • Bridge

Hall Street Pier sits on Nelson’s waterfront, linking Hall Street and the downtown area with Kootenay Lake. It includes seating, a covered bandshell, swimming access and views across the water. …

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107 km

Nelson

Highlight • Settlement

Nelson was founded in 1841 and is one of the oldest cities in New Zealand. Its name comes from Admiral Horatio Nelson, hero of the Battle of Trafalgar.

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108 km

Take a moment to admire the views across the West Arm of Kootenay Lake from the southern end of Lakeside Park. Framed by the Selkirk Mountains, this glacier-carved lake is one of British Columbia's largest and most scenic waterways.

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109 km

Lakeside Beach

Highlight • Beach

Relax on the long sandy beach and enjoy views across the West Arm of Kootenay Lake towards the surrounding mountains.

The beach is popular for swimming, paddling and picnics, while …

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112 km

End point

Parking

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