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Trail System

Take a hike! Or a walk or a sashay through the woods. There's no obligation to go fast, and taking your time is encouraged. This a where you can see the forest for the trees and where a walk in the woods might be just as fun as a walk in the clouds.

  • Cypress Park Loop – A peaceful walk through parks and glades.
  • Pine Forest – Walk the wood chip trail on this half forested, half sidewalk route.
  • Historical Tour – A trip through time featuring historical mining displays in downtown Sparwood.
  • Central Park Loop – This sidewalk and park loop is paved and all within residential Sparwood Heights.
  • Michel Trail – A beautiful forested trail walk in the Michel Creek Valley, returning along Pine Avenue sidewalk.
  • Deer Run – A flat loop in the quiet solitude of the Sparwood Cross Country Ski area.
  • Ponderosa – A popular roadside walk with the option of taking the wood chip trail through the secluded forest of Sparwood Heights.
  • View Trail – A longer walk with a bit of elevation and an excellent view of the Elk Valley.
  • Lower Sparwood Perimeter – Enjoy a social walk around the perimeter on the friendly streets of lower Sparwood.
  • Mountain Shadows Trail – One of Sparwood’s real gems, this well established trail winds through the woods around the Golf Course.
  • Sparwood Heights Perimeter – A challenging route crossing the Elk River twice and touring the trails of Sparwood Heights.
  • Sparwood Classic – Almost entirely on wooded trails, this route is considered by some to be one of the best running routes in the Elk Valley
Downloadable Files:
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