Trails for Creston Valley Society

    Our Trails

    Explore the Creston Valley trail network — from gentle riverside walks to mountain ridgelines, discover the routes that make our valley worth wandering.

    Trails Maintained by TCVS

    Trails our volunteers build, maintain, and steward across the Creston Valley.

    Monk Lake TrailModerate

    Monk Lake Trail

    A compact and rewarding alpine hike, Monk Lake delivers big scenery in a relatively short distance. Rocky scramble sections add a bit of adventure, and hikers who push beyond the lake are treated to extraordinary views stretching all the way to Boundary Lake.

    4.4 km 370 m 3.5 h
    Balancing RockModerate

    Balancing Rock

    This trail is very popular near Creston. The trail provides beautiful views of Creston Valley and bird activity. The large rock that gives the trail its name sits awkwardly on the path.

    4 km 500 m 4 hours, round trip
    Mt. MidgeleyModerate

    Mt. Midgeley

    This is one of the easier trails in the area for reaching a true mountain peak, making it a great option for hikers looking to gain some elevation without a technical or strenuous undertaking.

    3 Km, one way 325 m 3 - 4 hours round trip2.5 hours
    Nun LakeHard

    Nun Lake

    For those who make it, the reward is a remote alpine lake in a landscape that feels genuinely untouched — the kind of place that takes some earning.

    4.5 km one way to lower lake 488 m 7 h
    Fern ForestModerate

    Fern Forest

    This is the trail worth taking. A short, moderate climb lands you in another world, a hidden gem. Jurassic style.

    2.6 kms, round trip km 166 m 1 way is 30 - 45 minutes at a steady pace
    Williams Creek FallsModerate

    Williams Creek Falls

    Visitors today are welcomed into a trail that blends breathtaking scenery, living history, and community-led conservation, making every step a connection to Creston's past.

    5 km round trip 113 m Estimated time: 2 hours return, at a moderate pace. Unless you stop to enjoy all the views, then count on 3+ hours
    Sanca CreekHard

    Sanca Creek

    DistanceApproximately 6 km one way to Haystack summit — 12 km return. First lake picnic site reached at km 3.DifficultyRated Moderate to the first lake. Strenuous for the ful

    6 km, one way to summit 375 m 2-3 hrs to the first lake, 6-8 hrs total
    Ka Papa CedarsEasy

    Ka Papa Cedars

    Ka Papa Cedar Trail is named in honor of the towering ancient cedar trees that line its path. Ka Papa Cedar Trail takes its name from the Ktunaxa word for grandfather: ka papa.

    1.7 km round trip 5 m 1 hour

    Other Public Trails

    Other great trails around the Creston Valley that we don't maintain. Each one opens on AllTrails, where you'll find the map, current conditions and trip reports.