Slocan Valley Rail Trail (Svr) (Slocan)

Site Description: The Spirit of 2010 Trail is a series of historic rail lines that pass through many communities across southern BC from the Fraser Canyon and Brookmere to Slocan Lake. The trail is comprised of the Kettle Valley Rail Trail, Columbia & Western Rail Trail and Slocan Rail Trail. The rail line opened in 1915 and was abandoned in portions beginning in 1961, with the final segment falling into disuse in 1989. In 1962, the last freight train ran through the KVR line. The highest point of the rail is 1260 meters at Ruth.

Driving Directions: Access to the trail is possible from the many communities that the rail trail passes through. There are many access points where the trail crosses residential driveways, local roads and Highway 6. The entirety of the Slocan Valley Rail Trail is non-motorized.