Ride of the Week

Glacier Creek FSR
This summer, I am going to share one ride a week to show what incredible gravel riding we have here in the Kootenays. Hopefully, it will give folks some ideas for great bike adventures.
Out and back rides aren’t my favourite, but this one is quite spectacular. The views in both directions are top notch and the nice thing is you get a different perspective as you ride in and out.

Meadow Creek is a small community perched between the south end of Duncan Lake and the north end of Kootenay Lake, really it’s the confluence of the Duncan River and Kootenay River. There are a few places to stay in the area, such as the municipal campground in Meadow Creek or the BC Rec Sites in Duncan Lake. The Meadow Creek store has a selection of food, but your best bet is to stock up in Kaslo before you head north.

The forestry industry is in full swing in the area, so be aware of logging trucks. Bringing a VHF radio programmed with the Resource Road Frequencies is not a bad idea. Also, Meadow Creek is pretty remote for southern BC, it’s a small community in the heart of the Columbia Mountains, there’s all sorts of wildlife including bears, cougars, deer and elk, so be prepared to take care of yourself, pack a first aid, a solid repair kit, plenty of food and clothing.

 We started the ride from Meadow Creek and headed south on Highway 31 and turned east across the Duncan River on the Argenta Road. From there we headed north on the Duncan FSR until we turned east onto the Glacier Creek FSR. After a short steep climb, the road gradually climbs its way up the valley for 26.5 km to the Jumbo Glacier Trailhead with a vertical gain of roughly 1200m.

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