Lower Kootenay River
Start location: Fernie (Baynes Lake)
Ride Type: Loop
Date Ridden: June 2023
Distance: 141 km
Elevation: 1,521 m
Surface: Mix road and gravel
Why do this ride: Excellent scenery along Kootenay River, Chief Isadore Trail
Difficulty: Longish to straightforward.
Other notes: Ice cream at gas station east of Fort Steele, where route turns south, is excellent. The short-cut approach from Chief Isadore to Fort Steele (wanting to avoid highway riding) goes briefly over private property which only became apparent having to cross a gate at the far end. An alternative route should be explored.
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