Mount Revelstoke National Park
Mount Revelstoke National Park, British Columbia
About Mount Revelstoke National Park, Kootenays, British Columbia
Mount Revelstoke National Park is a must-see attraction for anybody visiting the adventure-filled mountain town of Revelstoke, British Columbia, Canada. This park is perfect for those looking to embark on a once-in-a-lifetime hiking excursion and features hikes of all difficulties and lengths. But whether you choose to do a day hike or go exploring around the mountains for several days you will be utterly blown away by the true mesmerizing beauty of this National Park. It provides sensational views of the surrounding Selkirk and Monashee Mountain ranges and their peaks, which are brilliantly abounded with ancient glaciers that were leftover from the last ice age. You’ll see meadows of wildflowers in varieties too numerous to count that are showing off every color of the rainbow in a fantastical display. Around every corner of the trail, you will be greeted with a new panoramic view that will have you constantly stopping to take photos.
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Mount Revelstoke National Park, British Columbia
Mount Revelstoke National Park, British Columbia
How to Get There
Address: Meadows in the Sky Pkwy, Revelstoke, BC V0E 2S0
Map of Mount Revelstoke National Park
Mount Revelstoke National Park, British Columbia
Top 5 Attractions of Mount Revelstoke National Park
Meadows in the Sky Parkway - This beautiful drive allows you to ascend most of Mount Revelstoke and take in the spectacular views at several designated lookouts and viewpoints. It is perfect for those who have disabilities and cannot hike but would like to enjoy the park’s beauty. Read More About Meadows in the Sky Parkway
Balsam Lake - Taking the parkway up to the top brings you to Balsam Lake, where there are parking lots and a short 500-meter loop trail that allows you to take in the natural beauty of the park without having to trek anywhere. It is also the place where most visitors start their hiking journey into the park.
Eva Lake - A beautiful glacial lake with dramatic mountains in the background. It boasts crystal clear water that is teeming with trout that can easily be spotted from the shore. There is an old park wardens cabin from 1928 that you can enter and take pictures and imagine what it was like living in the park back then. Read More About Eva Lake
Miller Lake - Another one of Mount Revelstoke’s spectacular lakes which should be on your list of stops while visiting the park. Its turquoise waters are a welcoming site after you make the arduous 5.8 km, 2-hour hike up to the lake. It has a rocky peninsula that juts out into the lake and provides a great spot to sit and have lunch and enjoy the views. Read More About Miller Lake
Jade Lakes - These incredible blue lakes are set aside for those with the strength to power on after an already tiring hike up to Eva Lake. For this hike, you will need to start very early in the morning if you plan to make it a day hike but most hikers will choose to stay overnight at the lakes.
Mount Revelstoke National Park, British Columbia
Mount Revelstoke National Park, British Columbia
Hiking Trails
23 Connector - A moderate 30-minute 2.2 km hike with a 116 m elevation gain.
Balsam Lake - An easy 10-minute 0.5 km hike with an 8 m elevation gain.
Broken Bridge - An easy 30-minute 1 km hike.
Eagle Knoll - An easy 30-minute .075 km hike with a 27 m elevation gain.
Eva Lake - An easy 30-minute hike(from Miller Lake) 0.5 km with an 11 m elevation gain.
First Footsteps - An easy 30-minute 1 km hike with a 24 m elevation gain.
Giant Cedars - An easy 15-minute 0.5 km hike with a 28 m elevation gain.
Heather Lake - An easy 10-minute 0.4 km hike with a 10 m elevation gain.
Inspiration Woods - An easy 1-hour 2.5 km hike with a 133 m elevation gain.
Jade Lakes - A difficult 3-4 hour 9 km hike with a 428 m elevation gain.
Koo Koo Sint - An easy 30-minute 0.7 km hike with a 28 m elevation gain
Lindmark - A difficult 3.5-hour 8 km hike with a 982 m elevation gain.
Miller Lake - A moderate 2-3-hour 5.5 km hike with a 183 m elevation gain.
Mount Revelstoke - A moderate 30-minute 1.3 km hike with a 103 m elevation gain.
Nels’ Knickers Trail - A moderate 30-minute 1 km hike with a 78 m elevation gain.
Skunk Cabbage - An easy 30-minute 1.2 km hike with a 5 m elevation gain.
Soren Sorensen 2 km - An easy 30-minute 2 km hike with a 21 m elevation gain.
Soren Sorensen 5 km - An easy 1.5-hour 5 km hike with a 63 m elevation gain.
Summit Trail - A difficult 4-5-hour 10 km hike with a 1 353 m elevation gain.
Upper Summit - An easy 30 minute 1 km hike with a 91 m elevation gain.
Where to Stay in Revelstoke
For accommodations in Revelstoke, BC we chose to go with Airbnb and stayed at the lovely Gondola Cabin Tiny House with Lockable Bike Room. It is a very affordable vacation rental that is perfect for a couple and has all the amenities you will need. The hosts are Superhost rated on Airbnb as well as friendly, responsive, and welcoming, making it a truly comfortable stay. The location is very convenient as well and is only a short drive to the local supermarket and other attractions. The tiny house also has splendid views of Mount Begbie and its glaciers.
Amenities Included
Self Check Key Pad
Queen Sized Bed
Bathroom - Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Wash, Hair Dryer
Kitchen - Hot Plates, Sink, Dishes, Cutlery, Cooking Utensils, Herbs and Spices, Coffee, Tea, Sugar, Cooking Oils
Lockable Bike and Ski Tuning Storage Room - Bike Stand, Tire Pump, Various Tools
Bike Wash Station
24/7 Security Surveillance
Parking Space
Shared Backyard With Hosts
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