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.
Weekly Hikes for Members
Wednesday July 8 9:30-11:30 a.m.: Gilpin Grasslands. Guest Mike Dedels from BC Grasslands Organization will tell us about the grasslands in our area and help identify some of the plants growing here. Hike starts 9:30 a.m. from Ole's Corner, approximately 13km east of Grand Forks (first parking area on the right after the R.A.P.P sign). This is an uphill hike for the first section then it levels off. We will take 1 1/2 hours or so for this informative hike. Carpooling leaves the Grand Forks Arena at 9 a.m. Bring lots of water, a hat and walking sticks. Tick and mosquito spray is recommended. Dogs on leash welcome.
Sunday July 12 9:30-12:30 p.m.: Deer Point hike at Christina Lake. This is a community hike in partnership with Christina Lake Homecoming. This is a moderately difficult hike - a steady uphill climb at the start then easing into a ridge trail through the forest above the lake. Our goal is the viewpoint about 1 hour in. It will be about two hours of hiking plus drive time. Carpooling will leave Grand Forks Arena at 9 a.m. to the Welcome Centre; carpools leaving there at 9:30 a.m. to the day use parking at Texas Point Campground. Be prepared for mosquitoes, ticks and heat. Wear repellent and a hat, bring water and snack, and poles if you have them. Dogs on leash welcome.
IMPORTANT: Summer heat is here and we will be taking a break from Wednesday and Sunday hikes until the heat eases considerably. Watch for updates here and on our facebook page.
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 July 8 9:30-11:30 a.m.: Gilpin Grasslands. Guest Mike Dedels from BC Grasslands Organization will tell us about the grasslands in our area and help identify some of the plants growing here. Hike starts 9:30 a.m. from Ole's Corner, approximately 13km east of Grand Forks (first parking area on the right after the R.A.P.P sign). This is an uphill hike for the first section then it levels off. We will take 1 1/2 hours or so for this informative hike. Carpooling leaves the Grand Forks Arena at 9 a.m. Bring lots of water, a hat and walking sticks. Tick and mosquito spray is recommended. Dogs on leash welcome.
Sunday July 12 9:30-12:30 p.m.: Deer Point hike at Christina Lake. This is a community hike in partnership with Christina Lake Homecoming. This is a moderately difficult hike - a steady uphill climb at the start then easing into a ridge trail through the forest above the lake. Our goal is the viewpoint about 1 hour in. It will be about two hours of hiking plus drive time. Carpooling will leave Grand Forks Arena at 9 a.m. to the Welcome Centre; carpools leaving there at 9:30 a.m. to the day use parking at Texas Point Campground. Be prepared for mosquitoes, ticks and heat. Wear repellent and a hat, bring water and snack, and poles if you have them. Dogs on leash welcome.
IMPORTANT: Summer heat is here and we will be taking a break from Wednesday and Sunday hikes until the heat eases considerably. Watch for updates here and on our facebook page.
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
