Kimpton Creek Trail

Overgrown and often littered with a number of downed trees, the Kimpton Creek Trail is a bit of a rugged adventure in Kootenay National Park, albeit a great option for those that enjoy blazing their way through the thick of the forest. Setting out from the trailhead off BC-93, make your way to the southwest to cross over Sinclair Creek before turning to the southeast to hike along the waters of Kimpton Creek. Follow along the rushing water as it leads you through the dense forest, navigating the overgrown brush and fallen trees while taking in the intermittent views of the surrounding peaks when they are available. Eventually, you will arrive at the signposted end of the trail, which is a great spot to take a quick break. From here, backtrack through the forest to experience the tranquil atmosphere of the woodland terrain from the opposite perspective on the way back to the trailhead where you started your journey.