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Area E (Balfour/Cottonwood Lake)

Lakeside Beach – Kootenay Lake loop from Nelson

Moderate

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Lakeside Beach – Kootenay Lake loop from Nelson

00:49

7.58km

90m

Running

Moderate run. 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: July 18, 2026

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After 1.55 km for 84 m

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Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

2.03 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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2

3.09 km

Kootenay Lake

Highlight • Lake

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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3

3.95 km

Lakeside path

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

B

7.58 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.63 km

1.17 km

433 m

140 m

120 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.48 km

2.02 km

1.95 km

1.00 km

113 m

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