50.9769º N 115.9592º W
Kootenay national park
Kootenay National Park is located in Southeast British Columbia, Canada. The northeast entrance is located at Castle Junction in Banff, making this park easily accessible from other popular destinations. Often overlooked compared to its neighboring parks, Kootenay is a much quieter landscape. This was a nice change of pace after days of being on the go from sun-up to sun-down. With one main road that runs through the park, it was easy to discover sites as we journeyed through. We were astonished with all the contrasting landscapes we stumbled upon.
Below are some highlights of our favorite stops and recommended hikes throughout the area.
NUMA FALLS
NUMA FALLS
Distance: .4 miles
Difficulty Level: Easy
Just a short stroll from the parking lot and you’ll be awestruck by a small canyon type waterfall. The narrow river path makes for an extremely unique scenery.
PAINT POTS
PAINT POTS TRAIL
Distance: 1.3 miles
Difficulty Level: Easy
Fun trail that should take approximately a half hour to get to the paint pots and back. Break along the riverside and take advantage of some quiet photo opportunities at the bridge.
marble canyon
MARBLE CANYON TRAIL
Distance: 1 miles
Difficulty Level: Easy | Moderate
This gratifying trail that should take approximately a half hour to get through. Enjoy beautiful canyons, adorned with that gorgeous blue water, contrasting rock formations and a mountainous backdrop.
