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Jumbo Pass Trail (Kaslo)

• Rec Site #:REC6720
• Type:
• Fees:None
• Campsites:0
• Access:Road
  
• Facilities:None
• Site Operator:MARLENE JOHNSTON
  

• Site Description: There are two access points for this trail depending if you are accessing the trail from East or West Kootenay locations.
  
  West Kootenay trailhead: (Glacier Creek)
  Trail Length( one way) = 4.2 km
  Elevation gain : 626 metres
  The moderately difficult trail is available to hike from mid July to mid-October. This trail begins in a loggged area and switchbacks up through sub-alpine forest to a pass at an elevation of 2300m. If you hike from the pass up the ridge to the north, you will find a small cabin. The cabin is managed by the Columbia Valley Hut Society. The area offers spectacular views of glaciers, jagged mountain peaks, small rolling meadows, and tiny alpine lakes. There are two ridge systems close to the pass that offer good day hikes. Primary activities are hiking, viewing, camping, and mountaineering.
  
  East Kootenay trailhead:(Toby/Jumbo Creek)
  Trail distance(one way)= 5.2 km
  Elevation gain: 670 metres
  The trail starts by climbing through dense forest, passing over a cliff band, and following a small stream to the north flank of Bastille Mountain. At this 1/2 way point, the trail travels over several rock bands, through open larch stands towards the pass. The cabin is .5km north of the pass where impressive views of the glaciated peaks of Mount MacBeth and Mount Lady MacBeth, Cauldron, Truce and Covenant Mountains are viewed. Reservations required for cabin use. www. cvhsinfo.org
  
  The area offers spectacular views of glaciers, jagged mountain peaks, small rolling meadows, and tiny alpine lakes. There are two ridge systems close to the pass that offer good day hikes. Primary activities are hiking, viewing, camping, and mountaineering.

• Driving Directions: From Kaslo: Driving time= 1.5 hrs, 2wd high clearance vehicle required. From Kaslo head North on hwy 31N towards Lardeau/Duncan Lake. Turn right on Argenta Rd (35km from Kaslo), and set your odometer to 0. Cross a bridge and reach a junction at 2.3 km, proceed straight. At 12 km turn right(North-East) and ascend onto Duncan-Glacier Creek FSR. At 22.5 reach a fork and proceed straight(east). At 36 km, immediately after a bridge, reach a junction and turn right(east). Trailhead is at 39 km. From Invermere: Driving time = 1.5 hrs. 2wd/4wd high clearance vehicle required.
  
  Follow signs from Invermere to Panorama Resort( 18 kms), and continue along the Toby Creek road for 20 km. Just past the tailings field of the old Mineral Creek mine, stay right and follow the Jumbo Forest Service Road for an additional 16km. Approx. 53 km west of Invermere. Limited roadside parking. Winter Access: (Toby/Jumbo Creek) The road is generally ploughed as far as the Mineral Creek mine. Closures due to avalanche hazard can occur. Usual winter access along the Jumbo Forest Service Road is by snowmobile.

• Fire Bans and Restrictions:Link

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