The Burlington Rail trail is part of a much larger ride that extends from Nelson to Salmo. The trail is perched high above Nelson and worth the climb from town to ride or walk the route. As with all rail trails, the grade is easy. Ride to trail end at the lakeshore then return via same way.
Distance: 16km out and back
The old trestles are now safe bridges – great for family cyclingIan points to the house he grew up in…at Nasookin on the west side of the lake
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