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Rail Trail fall colours bike ride

Nelson Daily Editor
By Nelson Daily Editor
September 30th, 2010

What better way to enjoy the changing of the season than going for a ride along the historic Slocan Valley Rail Trail? 

On Sunday, Oct. 17, the Slocan Valley Heritage Trail Society would like to invite cyclists of all ages to come join them on an enjoyable ride along a portion of the 52-kilometre former CP Rail Trail.

Fall brings out that late flash of colour which can turn an enjoyable ride into an explosion of hues and textures as the forest transitions into its pre-winter state.

The ride will begin at noon at the Kennedy Road Trailhead in Lemon Creek. Kennedy Road goes west off Highway 6, approximately eight km. south of the village of Slocan. 

From there cyclists will ride north along the Slocan River, viewing Valhalla Park and the Selkirk mountains in all their splendor.

Perhaps the Artic swans will be returning for their winter nesting, who knows? The turnaround for the ride is at the gazebo on Slocan Lake, where refreshments will be waiting for riders before they return to the start location.

The 20-km. ride should take between one to two hours.

So why not join in for the ride? Dress for the weather, bring a water bottle and donations for the SVHTS will always be gratefully accepted.

For more information phone 355-2397 or 226-0008.

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