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Area J (Lower Arrow/Columbia)

Old Railway Trestle Bridge – View of the Columbia River loop from Hugh Keenleyside Dam

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Bike touring routes & trails

Canada

British Columbia

Area J (Lower Arrow/Columbia)

Old Railway Trestle Bridge – View of the Columbia River loop from Hugh Keenleyside Dam

Moderate

4.5

(2)

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Old Railway Trestle Bridge – View of the Columbia River loop from Hugh Keenleyside Dam

01:48

25.1km

360m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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8 m

Start of the Columbia and Western Rail Trail

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Westbound starting point. This section, to Christina Lake, was a favourite with lots of local history, trestles and tunnels. Steady climbing for about 50km, but rail grade.

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1.37 km

View of the Columbia River

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3.58 km

Rail Grade Climb

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...or rail grade descent :)

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6.45 km

Historic Wooden Railway Bridge

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On the route you cross rivers and streams on mostly historic wooden bridges

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11.6 km

C&W Rail Trail

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Gradual climbing on the C&W.

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12.6 km

Arrow Lake Grade Rail Station Shelter

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Old rail station turned shelter on the C&W

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17.2 km

Old Railway Trestle Bridge

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First trestle, with sweeping views.

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17.7 km

View of the Columbia River

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The last 30 km before Castlegar, the trail follows the Columbia River, which is the size of a lake, at an altitude of over 500 m. Only a look at …

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25.1 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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24.6 km

459 m

146 m

Surfaces

24.9 km

212 m

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Highest point (630 m)

Lowest point (460 m)

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Friday 4 September

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