Kettle Valley Railway / Trans Canada Trail in the Beaverdell Area: McCulloch to Beaverdell
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53km
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About the Journey

The trail between Hydaulic Lake and the community of Beaverdell is fairly quiet, though the use of motorized vehicles along the trail – and conversion of trail into actual road – means that some sections of the trail have become challenging – with some serious washboard conditions. Bicycle riders without front suspension will get their bones rattled! However, the rail trail is better than riding the busy hwy 33 corridor and has sections that are far removed from the speeding traffic.  Also cycling this section gives views of the West Boundary and the West Kettle River which are outstanding.

Our map includes a short detour into the village of Beaverdell, which features a small general store, b&b’s and restaurants. To find more detailed info and updates on the rail trail, please contact the local stewardship society called Trails to the Boundary Society.




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GPS INFORMATION:

  • KML/KMZ files can be opened in Google Earth, and many smartphone apps.
  • GPX files can be opened by most GPS software apps when KMZ cannot. Note, GPX files do not contain custom colours and icons that we use on our maps; all tracks and icons will appear the same colour and styles. We recommend using KMZ instead of GPX if possible.

The files below include data for only this specific area. For all of our Trans Canada Trail data for the entire province (including features, campsites and alternate routes), download our BC.kmz master file (1.2 MB) Visit our GPS & Navigation page for instructions of how to use your smartphone as a GPS device (even when outside of data coverage) or how to import data to your Garmin unit.


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Route Highlights:

  • Views of the West Kettle River

Important: You will almost certainly encounter motorized vehicles along the route, particularly ATVs and dirt bikes, which could be travelling at high speeds. Over the years, unregulated motorized use has degraded the trail surface along the Kettle Valley Railway, making many areas quite challenging for hikers and cyclists. Users should come prepared for sandy conditions. Please see our equipment recommendations on the Boundary main page or even more detail on our “Equipment Tips” page of our Travel Tips. Also important: You will encounter many gates along the TCT in the Boundary region. These gates are in place for a reason, and users should ensure to CLOSE the gates behind themselves. Closing the gates will ensure that livestock do not escape – preventing them from wandering to areas (such as the highways) which would be unsafe for them as well as drivers. The gates also prevent access of the trail by unauthorized motorized users. They are a small inconvenience to trail users, but they are necessary and should be respected.


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