Panorama Mountain Village Trail

Nestled snugly within the Purcell Mountain Range, the Panorama Mountain Village Trail is an excellent opportunity to explore the beautifully scenic subalpine terrain while using the amenities of the nearby Panorama Mountain Resort. Due to the trail’s location within the ski area, hikers will need to either make their way up the slopes by foot to reach the trailhead or use the chairlift for a quick access route to all of the fun. The route itself features a nice mix of forest terrain and scenic meadows that shouldn’t present too much trouble, even for inexperienced hikers.

The trail sets out from the top of the Mile 1 Express chairlift and heads south on a route that intermittently dips in and out of the tree cover as hikers make their way across ski runs. As you climb steadily uphill, you will have some pretty spectacular views looking down onto the Greywolf Golf Course and across the valley to Mount Catherine and the Sultana and Red Line Peaks. Working your way east along the loop, you will pass by the Elkhorn Cabin, which is a great place to grab some refreshments if you are so inclined. After crossing over several mountain streams, you will descend through the forest before breaking into a scenic alpine meadow. From here, follow the trail as it heads west to return to the Mile 1 Express chairlift that will provide your ride back down to the base of the mountain.