The line is OpenStreetMap's mapping of the route (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), via Waymarked Trails, with heights from a 30 m terrain model. Check the current official route before a long trip: diversions and permitted paths change. See the source.
The trail
The Rockwall Trail runs through Kootenay National Park in British Columbia from the Floe Lake trailhead to Paint Pots, under the limestone face of the Rockwall and over the high passes of Numa, Tumbling and Rockwall, by Floe Lake, Tumbling Creek and Helmet Falls. The line here, from OpenStreetMap, measures 53 km; it is usually given as 55 km. Overnight stays are in Parks Canada's backcountry campgrounds: read the park's rules and book before you go.
Stages
A suggested split into 5 days of about 10.6 km (6.6 mi). Each day ends at the town or village on the way nearest to an equal share of the distance, or at a hotel or hostel where there is none. These are not the official stages: check where you can stay before you book.
- Day 1 Floe Lake trailhead to Floe Lake 9.9 km · 9.9 km from the start
- Day 2 Floe Lake to Numa Creek 9.4 km · 19.3 km from the start
- Day 3 Numa Creek to Tumbling Creek 7.7 km · 27 km from the start
- Day 4 Tumbling Creek to Helmet Falls 11.6 km · 39 km from the start
- Day 5 Helmet Falls to Paint Pots 14.2 km · 53 km from the start
Start and finish
Start: near Floe Lake trailhead, Regional District of East Kootenay. 51.08127, -116.05429
Finish: near Paint Pots, Regional District of East Kootenay. 51.16999, -116.14752
Places to stay
Rooms in the towns and villages along the way:
- Floe Lake trailhead, Regional District of East Kootenay · The start Booking.com → Expedia → Hotels.com →
- Floe Lake, Regional District of East Kootenay · After day 1 Booking.com → Expedia → Hotels.com →
- Numa Creek, Regional District of East Kootenay · After day 2 Booking.com → Expedia → Hotels.com →
- Tumbling Creek, Regional District of East Kootenay · After day 3 Booking.com → Expedia → Hotels.com →
- Helmet Falls, Regional District of East Kootenay · After day 4 Booking.com → Expedia → Hotels.com →
- Paint Pots, Regional District of East Kootenay · The finish Booking.com → Expedia → Hotels.com →
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Paths change, and the weather decides the day. The line comes from the source named under the map and the heights from a terrain model, so treat the figures as a guide. Check for diversions before you go, take a map, check the forecast, and turn back if it isn't right.
