Wikiloc | Columbia and Western Rail Trail - Christina Lake to Paulson Station Trail

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Distance: 17.7 mi
Elevation gain: 1,939 ft
Technical difficulty: Moderate
Elevation loss: 62 ft
Max elevation: 3,436 ft
TrailRank: 29
Min elevation: 1,475 ft
Trail type: One Way

Moving time: 5 hours 38 minutes
Time: 7 hours 36 minutes
Coordinates: 4908
Uploaded: June 26, 2021
Recorded: June 2021

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near Christina Lake, British Columbia (Canada)

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After a brief but strenuous climb out of Fife the trail follows the old Columbia and Western Railway. A wide gravel path ascends at a 2% grade for the length of the day. Some spectacular views today and a couple bear encounters. The second one I got to within 15 feet before we each noticed one another. He went up on his hind legs and I retreated hastily!! Needless to say I’ll be keeping a better eye out going forward! Water was accessible throughout the day. Paulson Station is a great little campsite with a toilet, picnic benches and accessible water. Overall a fantastic start to the walk to Castlegar. Stay tuned for day 2!