Grand Forks
Community Trails Society
Grand Forks is home to spectacular people-powered trails.
We develop, maintain, and promote them.
We develop, maintain, and promote them.
OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE AS TREASURER
The Grand Forks Community Trails Society has held its annual general meeting for 2026 and elected its board of directors. We are still seeking a treasurer, though we have a bookkeeper to manage payments, etc. If you can help, email us at gftrails@shaw(dot)ca
The Grand Forks Community Trails Society has held its annual general meeting for 2026 and elected its board of directors. We are still seeking a treasurer, though we have a bookkeeper to manage payments, etc. If you can help, email us at gftrails@shaw(dot)ca
Weekly Hikes for Members
Wednesday June 10 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Marshall Lake trails to the Dacha. This moderate to difficult hike features steady climbing on nice forest trails with great views. Allow two hours for the hike, plus at least 30 mins each way driving time. Carpoolers will leave Grand Forks Arena at 9:30 a.m., and hike leaves the Marshall Lake parking area about 10 a.m. Dress for the weather, wear bug and tick repellent and a hat, bring water and snack. Poles are helpful if you have them. Dogs on leash welcome.
Sunday June 14 9:30-11:30 a.m.: Child's Mountain of Doom (CMOD). This is a moderate hike climbing steadily on a gently climbing forest trail, past interesting mine history and providing a spectacular view of the North Fork Valley. Parking is limited so carpool if you can. Carpooling from the Arena leaves at 9:10 a.m., hike starts at CMOD parking area 9:30 a.m. Dress for the weather, wear bug and tick repellent and a hat, bring water and snack, and poles if you have them. Dogs on leash welcome.
Your safety is YOUR responsibility - Follow the ABCs: Assess your ability. Boots on feet and dress for the weather, including a hat. Carry water and a snack, and hiking poles if you have them.
Wednesday June 10 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Marshall Lake trails to the Dacha. This moderate to difficult hike features steady climbing on nice forest trails with great views. Allow two hours for the hike, plus at least 30 mins each way driving time. Carpoolers will leave Grand Forks Arena at 9:30 a.m., and hike leaves the Marshall Lake parking area about 10 a.m. Dress for the weather, wear bug and tick repellent and a hat, bring water and snack. Poles are helpful if you have them. Dogs on leash welcome.
Sunday June 14 9:30-11:30 a.m.: Child's Mountain of Doom (CMOD). This is a moderate hike climbing steadily on a gently climbing forest trail, past interesting mine history and providing a spectacular view of the North Fork Valley. Parking is limited so carpool if you can. Carpooling from the Arena leaves at 9:10 a.m., hike starts at CMOD parking area 9:30 a.m. Dress for the weather, wear bug and tick repellent and a hat, bring water and snack, and poles if you have them. Dogs on leash welcome.
Your safety is YOUR responsibility - Follow the ABCs: Assess your ability. Boots on feet and dress for the weather, including a hat. Carry water and a snack, and hiking poles if you have them.
Enjoy Our Trails Safely
Our trails are open for you to enjoy on foot, skateboard, wheelchair, bicycle, skis or snowshoes!
During wet weather, please be prepared for slippery conditions, and carry appropriate gear for any emergency. ALWAYS let someone know where you are going and when you expect to return. Do STAY OFF muddy trails and allow them to dry out.
Our trails are open for you to enjoy on foot, skateboard, wheelchair, bicycle, skis or snowshoes!
During wet weather, please be prepared for slippery conditions, and carry appropriate gear for any emergency. ALWAYS let someone know where you are going and when you expect to return. Do STAY OFF muddy trails and allow them to dry out.
Hikes for Members
Twice-weekly hikes, mostly easy to moderate difficulty, lasting two hours return on Sundays, and up to four hours return on Wednesdays. Membership is required.
In addition to exploring our gorgeous geography, we do light trail maintenance (weeding, picking up trash, etc).
Full details of weekly destinations posted on our open Facebook group
Twice-weekly hikes, mostly easy to moderate difficulty, lasting two hours return on Sundays, and up to four hours return on Wednesdays. Membership is required.
In addition to exploring our gorgeous geography, we do light trail maintenance (weeding, picking up trash, etc).
Full details of weekly destinations posted on our open Facebook group
