Guided Hikes

Guided Hikes

Experience the Rockies off the beaten path.

Choose your hiking adventure at Nipika Mountain Resort! We can guide you whether it’s hiking the trails near the resort with panoramic lookouts, aquamarine river views, and waterfalls or heading up into the alpine with wildflowers, hidden lakes, and challenging singletrack.

Both cabin guests and day trippers are welcome!

Guided Interpretive Day Hike (on-site)

New to hiking or looking for a gentler hike? Come on an interpretive hike with us!

We will hike on the Nipika / Cross River Canyon Recreation Site trails to scenic viewpoints overlooking the Kootenay and Cross Rivers, and talk about the beautiful land, some of the history, and nature- from the trees and animals in the area to wildfires.

Our guides will find the right hike for your group based on comfort and fitness levels.

Cost

Adult $85 | Youth (under 12) $65

*Minimum group of four people required to run the hike.

Availability

Guided hikes are finished for the season. Please check back in spring for ’25 dates!

Interpretive Hike Itinerary

You will meet your guide in the upper parking lot by the check in building before heading out.

Expect the hike to last 2-4 hours, depending on the group.

Please bring water, snacks, rain jacket, good walking shoes, your camera, and a sense of adventure!

We provide an experienced and knowledgeable guide and precautionary safety equipment.

Guided Alpine Day Hike

Join us for a guided alpine day hike! Nipika is located in the Rocky Mountains with endless options for all hikers- beginner, advanced, or in between. You can expect varying terrain, wildflowers, snow-peaked mountains, and hidden lakes.

Our guides will work with you to find the right one for your comfort and fitness level.

Cost

Adult $100 | Youth (under 12) $75

Availability

Guided hikes are finished for the season. Please check back in spring for ’25 dates!

Alpine Hike Itinerary

You will meet your guide in the upper parking lot by the check in building before departing for the trailhead.

Expect a full day (from 4-8 hours) of hiking depending on the trip.

Please bring water, snacks and lunch, hat, rain jacket, good walking shoes, your camera, and a sense of adventure!

We provide an experienced and knowledgeable guide, shuttle to and from the trailhead, and precautionary safety equipment.