Mt.
7 Lookout is a recreation
destination located south of the community of Golden, BC in the
Kootenay region of British Columbia, Canada. The trail one-way
trail system is one of the more popular routes for hiking and
mountain biking in the region. The summit is a jumping off point
for paragliding and for hang gliding.
The top of the Mount 7 Lookout rests at an elevation
of 4000 feet making for good downhill runs, traverse descents
and forested single track. The trail network is a downhill collection
of trails with dirt jumps, bridges, big steeps and signage. The
trails are built and maintained by the community and are designed
for intermediate and expert riders.
It is not uncommon to see hang gliders in the
sky landing in the lower valley while mountain biking the Mount
7 trail network. At the summit on Mount 7 is a jump off point
for the winged adventurers and a lookout point for all to enjoy.
From the summit one can enjoy some great views of the Kicking
Horse Canyon.
The trail network consists of dirt trails such
as the True Value, 5 km, Erich's, Brisk, Moonshine, Skid Marks,
B-12, Dead Dog, Kamikaze, Jeep Road, Rotary, 6 Km and the Woodlot
Ride Trails. The network of trails includes some gravel road routes.
many of the trails inter connect forming loop routes and easy
outs around the more difficult routes.
How to Get to Mt. 7 Lookout
:
Travel to the community of Golden in the Kootenays.
In Golden travel south on Highway #95 to Reflection Lake. Travel
east on Reflection Lake Road past the Rodeo Grounds. Turn right
on Mount 7 Road for 14 kilometres to the lookout via a rough gravel
road. Many shuttle to the summit. Some drive up. |