Arrow Slocan has over 78 km of groomed nordic skiing between five different ski areas. Venture out beyond the track on the many backcountry routes available.
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Hills Nordic area offers 11 km of groomed trails for skate and classic ski, plus a 5 km groomed section of the Hills Rail Trail. There is a nordic race team that practices here and events are often held.
Wensley Creek Ski Trails include 7.4 km of groomed track set ski trails for nordic skiing and a day use shelter. A 1 km loop is found at the Summit Lake Ski area for nordic skiing and snowshoe.
The K&S Rail Trail is groomed with track set for 3 km from Sandon Rail station to Payne Creek. Skiers enjoy a warming hut, views and mining history. Skiers can combine the K&S rail trail with the 3km Cody Spur. The 52 km groomed track set Slocan Valley Rail Trail follows the scenic Slocan River.
Please purchase a pass to support the Clubs that make these trails possible.
Nordic Club Information
Valhalla Hills Nordic Ski Club has maps/info for Valhalla Hills, Hills Rail Trail and Sandon trails.
Slocan Valley Rail Trail has a number of sections that connect together but can be accessed separately:
• South Slocan to Crescent Valley 5km
• Crescent Valley to Passmore 16.5km
• Passmore to Winlaw 10.1km
• Winlaw to Lemon Creek 12.0km
• Lemon Creek to Slocan 8.1km
K&S Historical Trail Network is maintained by the North Slocan Trails Society.
Arrow Lakes Cross Country Ski Club maintains Wensley Creek Trails.
To learn more visit our snow sports page.