Toad Mtn Trail (Nelson)

Site Description: The trail starts at an elevation of +/- 1871 meters, 49.24'59.76"N , 117.18'17.89"W and takes you up to Toad Mountain Elevation: +/- 2209 m. The moderate 8km round trip trail follows a ridge line and takes you up along 3 summits before reaching the top of toad mountain. The hike up is scenic and the final views of Nelson and the various surrounding peaks make it a worthwhile hike.

Driving Directions:Access to this trail is rough, and a high clearance 4x4 is recommended. Drive 5.5 km South of Nelson and turn right onto Giveout Creek FSR. Take a left up Gold creek FSR at 1.7km. From here, stay on the main well travelled portion of the road, as there are many spurs off the mainline. Take a left at 4.8 km and again at 6.5 km. Take a right at 6.9 km and another right at 7.3 km, then left at 10.3 km and another left at 11.6 km. Park in the pull out near here and hike up the last section of the FSR to the trailhead, +/- 1km. The Trailforks mobile app offers GPS tracking to this trail.