Round Prairie Put-in P ROUND PRAIRIE River Walk Y Trail A W H F IG OR H DIN G G N I R D IV R E O R SERVICE ROAD F McGaulley’s ELK LAKES FOREST 43 Elkford Josephine Falls Boat Launch Trail Take out Elkford P recommended Wapiti Aquatic Centre Josephine Ski Hill Falls Boivin Creek Trail River ay Trail K Alpine W EE BOIVIN CR LOG JAM AREA Sulphur Springs CHALLENGING LOG JAM S U L P H U R S P R I N G S R D Elk Valley . Regional Park R E IV R G CLASS II+ IN D (PRIVATE) RAPID R NE RD. II+ O EEK MI IN HIGH WATER F LINE CR CLASS II+ ROCK LEDGES II+ LINE CREEK IN HIGH WATER P Line Creek Boat Launch 43 The Big Ranch Conservation Area Grave Lake Elk Valley Regional Airport ALLEY RD. LOWER ELK V LOTS OF WOOD LOG JAMS 43 ( CU WI MM LSO IN N) GS CR EE CLASS III IN K III HIGH WATER Round Prairie P Put-in Cypress ROUND PRAIRIE Trail Put in Limited parking Walking only Matevic Draw Trail HIGH ROCK Sparwood BRIDGE River Walk Y Trail A Put-in W H F IG OR H DIN G G N I R D IV R E O R SERVICE ROAD F ICHEL McGaulley’s M ELK LAKES FOREST 43 Lilac C Elkford Trail R Josephine Falls E Boat Launch Trail P Pine Take out E Elkford P recommended Ave Aquatic Centre K Wapiti Josephine Sparwood Leisure Centre Ski Hill Falls Boivin Creek Red Trail T Cedar Dr O A River L ay B Trail E K Alpine W EE R BOIVIN CR T 3 A Elk River Trail LOG JAM AREA Sulphur Springs CHALLENGING LOG JAM S U L P H U R S P R I N G S R D Elk Valley . Regional Park R E IV R G CLASS II+ IN D (PRIVATE) RAPID R NE RD. II+ O EEK MI IN HIGH WATER F LINE CR CLASS II+ ROCK LEDGES II+ LINE CREEK IN HIGH WATER P Line Creek Boat Launch 43 The Big Ranch Conservation Area Grave CLASS II RAPID II Lake Olsen’s Gravel Pit Elk Valley P Regional Airport Boat Launch Ingham Highway #3 Rest Area Ladner ALLEY RD. Creek LOWER Waterfall ELK V HERON RAPID II CLASS II LOTS OF WOOD LOG JAMS 43 ( CU WI MM LSO IN N) GS CR EE CLASS III IN K III HIGH WATER HOSMERCypress Trail Put in CAUTIONLimited parking Walking only P Matevic Draw Trail HIGH STRONG CURRENT ROCKON RIVERSparwood LEFT Hosmer UPSTREAM OF HOSMERBRIDGE Put-in BRIDGE MICHEL Lilac C Trail R E P Pine Av E e K Sparwood Leisure Centre Dr Boat Launch Red H T O Cedar O S A M LB E E R R 3 T CR 3 A EE Elk K River Trail GHOSTRIDER RAPID ROCK SHELF II CLASS II RAPID II 5 Tips to play safe on Olsen’s Gravel Pit FA P the Elk River IR Olsen’s Gravel Pit Boat Launch Y II • Know where you are going and be aware of hazards C to Hosmer Ingham Highway #3 1 R Class II • 9 km • Approx. 2hrs Rest Area i.e. rapids, sweepers and logjams. Stay to the inside E Ladner on sharp corners to avoid colliding with woody debris. E 3 This section provides a scenic paddle by Creek K Waterfall If you do collide with debris, climb on top to avoid P DANGEROUS Ladner Creek waterfall, some great fishing LOG JAM and fun Class II rapids suitable for a drift getting trapped under water. North Fernie Bridge boat, kayak, canoes or SUPs. Be aware of the 2• Always wear a PFD/lifejacket and shoes for walking LOGS ON logs on the outside of the some of the bends HERON RAPID on rocks and pushing off obstacles. Put-in BRIDGE NORTH and avoid river left as you approach the II CLASS II FERNIE Hosmer bridge due to a power hydraulic. 3• If you end up in the water, swim defensively on your BRIDGE In this section you may keep 1 trout/char per back with feet downstream avoiding obstacles like Maiden Old rocks, trees and logjams where you can easily get Lake Stumpy day (none under 30 cm). Trail pinned. Annex Park HOSMER P P CAUTION 4• Be prepared for cold water and changes in weather 11th St. STRONG CURRENT ON RIVER LEFT conditions. There is a high risk of hypothermia if part UPSTREAM OF HOSMER BRIDGE FERNIE LOGS ON Ave. or all of your body is in the Elk River for a length of BRIDGE Hosmer 2nd time. Boat Launch HOS ME West Fernie 3 R C 5• Lose the booze and keep a clear head. You might Historic RE WEST FERNIE EK need it to help a friend or avoid a bad situation. BRIDGE 4th St. Downtown Fernie Celebrate your float or paddle on a warm sunny beach Aquatic Centre or deck afterward. P COAL CREEK Dogwood Park Boat Launch James ROAD Hosmer to Dogwood Park Fernie Island Lake White C II Class II • 14.5 km • Approx. 3hrs Park OA General Elk River Lodge PROVINCIALMT. FERNIE P Mount Fernie 3 L CREEK There are some braided areas and large log jams in this section along Provincial Park P TO with the Ghostrider Wave Class II rapid. Beware of logs as you pass under Fishing Regulations: ARK ROAD Coal the two Fernie bridges. After you pass under the second bridge the take ROAD Creek COKA Heritage out is at the Dogwood Park Boat Launch on river left. There is lots of See the BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations for specific Elk River Trail GHOSTRIDER RAPID parking available and a public washroom. Access the Dogwood Park boat tributaries. www.fishing.gov.bc.ca ROCK SHELF P Stanford Inn launch by turning east on 4th St. from highway 3 and then south onto 4th RIVER • The Elk River watershed is known for its world-class fishing. Boat Launch ROAD II Ave. down the hill and follow the gravel road south to the end. Old Townsite In response to high fishing pressure and in order to maintain L FA I I This section is trout/char catch and release only until North Fernie bridge. Z RY the high quality of angling experience, the Elk and its C R A E tributaries have been designated ‘classified waters’ by the E 3 R K P DANGEROUS BC Government. D North Fernie Bridge LOG JAM C LOGS ON • The Elk River is a Class II Water and requires supplementary Put-in BRIDGE R NORTH FERNIE E BRIDGE license to fish. E North Fernie Bridge to Dogwood Park Maiden Old Lake Stumpy K Trail I Class I • 3 km • Approx. 30min Annex • No powered boats on the entire length of the Elk River Park P 11th St. This peaceful section is the only section recommended for floating in tubes on a hot NO FISHING FERNIE LOGS ON Ave. • from April 1 to June 14. BRIDGE 2nd summer’s day. Beware the water stays cold throughout the summer. Parking is very limited West Fernie Historic WEST FERNIE at the highway pull off by the north Fernie bridge. Try accessing the river from Annex park • Single barbless hooks must be used all year. BRIDGE 4th S Downtown t. Fernie instead where parking is available along 12th Ave. There are also some great walk-and- Fernie Aquatic Centre COAL CR P • Elk River has a bait ban June 15-October 31. wade fishing opportunities along Fernie’s extensive dike trail system in this section. Dogwood Park Boat Launch EEK ROAD Alpine Resort James Island Lake White C • Trout/char release June 15-October 31 from: Lower Elk Park OA In this section you may keep 1 trout/char per day (none under 30 cm). Lodge PROVINCIALMT. FERNIE P Mount Fernie 3 L CREEK P TO Lake to Forsyth Cr, from Line Creek bridge to CPR bridge at ARK ROAD Provincial Park Coal ROAD Creek Sparwood, from Hwy #3 bridge at Hosmer to the northern COKA Heritage Trail Hwy #3 bridge at Fernie, AND from the bridge at Morrissey P Stanford Inn RIVER Boat Launch ROAD Old Townsite Public Toilet L to Elko Dam. I Z Legend A R D • Daily quota in open sections June 15-October 31: C Parking R ELK RIVER FISHING, 1) Above the Elko Dam: trout/char =1 (none under 30 cm). P E E Rivers/Lakes P K Dogwood Park to Morrissey TOURISM FERNIE PHOTO 2) Elk River downstream of Elko Dam - trout/char= 1 Hospital / II Class II • 15.5 km • Approx. 3hrs (no cutthroat under 30 cm, no bull trout under 75 cm) Bridge Medical Centre Fernie This section is fairly gentle with a few riffles and makes for a • Trout/char release from November. 1 to March 31. Alpine Resort lovely float winding past ancient cottonwood trees. Watch out Highway Visitor for the sharp bends pulling you to the outside where logs and Info Centre overhanging roots can snag you. There is parking available Road at the Morrissey boat launch. Take a stroll on the Ancient Leisure/ P Morrissey Cottonwood Trail on river left upstream of the Resources Backroad Morrissey Bridge. Aquatic Centre RAFTING, GUIDING, GEAR, RIVER EXPERTISE, Train Tracks In this section you may keep 1 trout/char per day (none under 30 cm). BOAT RENTALS Board Stiff: 542 2nd Ave, Fernie, 250-423-3473 Trail Interpretive Signs Canyon Raft: Canyonraft.com Fernie, 250-423-7226 BLUE HERON MOOSE, Edge of the World: 421B 2 Ave Fernie, 250-423-9292 Attractions MOUNTAIN HIGH RAFTING PHOTO Elevation: 596 2nd Ave, Fernie, 250-423-3328 Camping Elk River Guiding Company: Park 791 7th Ave, Fernie, 250-423-7239 Fernie Wilderness Adventures: SUP THE ELK, TOURISM FERNIE PHOTO Wildlife/ 742 Highway 3 (Park Place Lodge), Fernie, 250-423-6704 Ancient Boat Access Viewing Cottonwood Gear Hub: 401 1st Ave, Fernie, 250-423-5555 Trail put in - take out Kootenay Fly Shop: 821 7th Ave, Fernie, 1-877-423-4483 MORRISSEY Mountain High Adventures: Golf MORRISSEYROAD Morrissey Raftfernie.com, Fernie 250-423-5008 Walking only Ancient P put in - take out Cottonwood Boat Launch FISHING LICENSES: Elkford Mini Mart & Fas Gas: Disc Golf 3 Trail Morrissey to Elko 60 Alpine Way, Elkford, 250-865-2415 Swimming II Class II • 17km • Approx.