Arriving on Saturday, I learned that the Castlegar information center was closed on weekends. With no way to find the trail I decided to head towards the local campground. Along the way I happened upon the public library, which was open. Inside I spoke with a very helpful lady, and with her directions was convinced to skip the campground and go straight to the trail head. Even with directions, it was very difficult to find the 5 mile (8 km) route to the staging area. With no signage I spent the day following hunches, and trying to reason out where I was from the Google map I had downloaded at the library. It was early evening when I first set foot upon what appeared to be the trail proper. Weary, I made camp early, and called home for a final update. I ended day one on the shores of Lower Arrow Lake, having dinner under the watchful gaze of a Bald Eagle.
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Columbia and Western: Castlegar to Christina Lake
god, i love Canada.
that said, detailed signage to find their trails seems to be a cultural lackness …
no problems , eh ?
you'll find it straight away.
cheery bob. and good luck !
but, find it you did, and although wet and sodden , it was wonderful.
good thing cougars can't go thru tunnels ! that's a lifesaver to know is what that one is.
excellent report !
cheers,
v.
Nice report! It's a retirement plan of mine to complete the TCT. I've already done a few sections in Ontario and Quebec, on foot, skis, and bike. It's great to have more info about other sections. By necessity, many sections follow old train tracks and would be ideal for bikepacking since they are gently graded and so darned long.
Looking forward to more reports…
Thanks,
ken.
Oooh, I loves me some tunnels.
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