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.
This Week's Hikes
Wednesday March 11: 10-11:30 a.m. Fife Trail at Christina Lake. This is an easy level hike with views of Christina Lake. We will hike outbound (east, toward Castlegar) for about 1 hour then return on the same path. Carpoolers leave Grand Forks Ice Arena at 9:30 a.m. Depart trailhead at Fife Road and TransCanada Trail crossing at 10 a.m.
Sunday March 15: 1-3 p.m. Upstream Trail off Stewart Creek. This is a moderate hike on a forest trail. Carpoolers leave arena at 12:30 p.m. Hike leaves 1 p.m. from trailhead, approximately 4.5 kms up Stewart Creek Road. Dress for the weather, including cleats if days are wet and nights are below zero.
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 March 11: 10-11:30 a.m. Fife Trail at Christina Lake. This is an easy level hike with views of Christina Lake. We will hike outbound (east, toward Castlegar) for about 1 hour then return on the same path. Carpoolers leave Grand Forks Ice Arena at 9:30 a.m. Depart trailhead at Fife Road and TransCanada Trail crossing at 10 a.m.
Sunday March 15: 1-3 p.m. Upstream Trail off Stewart Creek. This is a moderate hike on a forest trail. Carpoolers leave arena at 12:30 p.m. Hike leaves 1 p.m. from trailhead, approximately 4.5 kms up Stewart Creek Road. Dress for the weather, including cleats if days are wet and nights are below zero.
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.
2025-26 Annual Newsletter
We sent all members an email copy of the newsletter; if you didn't get it, let us know at [email protected] so we can check your listed email. You can also view it here.
We sent all members an email copy of the newsletter; if you didn't get it, let us know at [email protected] so we can check your listed email. You can also view it here.
Change in Membership Due Date
The proposal to switch all memberships to a single annual renewal date of May 1 was passed at the May 27 AGM.
We are extending all current, paid up memberships to May 1, 2026.
Come spring, you will receive a renewal reminder with your AGM notices.
Questions? email [email protected], or come to a board meeting! Members always welcome.
The proposal to switch all memberships to a single annual renewal date of May 1 was passed at the May 27 AGM.
We are extending all current, paid up memberships to May 1, 2026.
Come spring, you will receive a renewal reminder with your AGM notices.
Questions? email [email protected], or come to a board meeting! Members always welcome.
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
