New Denver to Three Forks via Galena Trail

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Canada

British Columbia

Area H (The Slocan Valley)

New Denver to Three Forks via Galena Trail

Moderate

4.0

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hikers

New Denver to Three Forks via Galena Trail

04:31

16.5km

260m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 5, 2026

Tips

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After 5.82 km for 21 m

After 10.6 km for 21 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.36 km

Galena Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Galena Trail was once the corridor of the 1890s Nakusp and Slocan Railway, and an important part of the "Silvery Slocan" mining boom. The trail today brings hikers and …

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5.82 km

Galena Trail Cable Car

Highlight • Bridge

Galena Trail Cable Car is a unique river crossing. The cable car requires users to pull ropes to cross the creek, and bringing gloves for the cables is highly recommended. …

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8.23 km

Galena Trailhead

Highlight • Rest Area

The Galena Trail has a few trailheads. This trailhead in Three Forks, on the east side of Sandon Road, has parking and marks the easternmost point of the Galena Trail.

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16.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.4 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.3 km

110 m

< 100 m