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Bike touring routes & trails

British Columbia

Area E (Saint Mary/Skookumchuck)

North Star Rail Trail: Kimberley to Cranbrook

Bike touring routes & trails

British Columbia

Area E (Saint Mary/Skookumchuck)

North Star Rail Trail: Kimberley to Cranbrook

Easy

5.0

(3)

32

riders

North Star Rail Trail: Kimberley to Cranbrook

01:33

28.0km

120m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 22, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

5.83 km

View of Mount Fisher

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Here in Marysville, along the North Star Rail Trail, you get a great peek into the Canadian Rockies. The trail connects Cranbrook and Kimberley as it runs between the Purcell …

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16.7 km

View of St. Mary River from the bridge

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Here, the North Star Rail Trail crosses the St. Mary River. The river flows from St. Mary Lake through forested valleys toward the Kootenay River, and it's a well-known hub for water sports, from whitewater paddling to fly fishing.

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21.1 km

Views of the valley on the North Star Rail Trail

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An asphalted rail trail between Cranbrook and Kimberly, a nice break from gravel!

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28.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.4 km

1.00 km

208 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

27.4 km

205 m

106 m

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