Kicking Horse River Directions

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Kicking Horse rafting trips start at the Kootenay River Runners Basecamp near Golden, BC.

Address: 2966 Kicking Horse Rd Golden, British Columbia V0A 1H7

GPS: 51.14.05.49N 116.39.45.71W

DIRECTIONS FROM BANFF AND CANMORE

Distance: 115 – 140 km. Allow 1 hr and 30-45 min each way

  • Drive west on TransCanada Highway 1.
  • You will continue west past Lake Louise, Field and Yoho National Park
  • Exit Highway 1 onto Beaverfoot Road. You will loop under the highway through a tunnel
  • Cross over the railroad tracks and the bridge.
  • Turn right onto Kicking Horse Road
  • Drive approximately 1 Km to the Kootenay River Runners Basecamp on your right – we are just a little further than you expect at Camp Wenham
  • Welcome to Kootenay River Runners!

DIRECTIONS FROM RADIUM HOT SPRINGS, INVERMERE & FAIRMONT

Distance: 134 – 170 km. Allow 1.5 to 2hrs each way

  • Drive north on Hwy #95 to Golden
  • Follow signs that lead you through Golden to Hwy #1.
  • Turn right on Hwy #1 (towards Lake Louise)
  • Drive 24 km, exit right onto Beaverfoot Road
  • Cross over the railroad tracks and the bridge.
  • Turn right onto Kicking Horse Road
  • Drive approximately 1 Km to the Kootenay River Runners Basecamp on your right – we are just a little further than you expect at Camp Wenham
  • Welcome to Kootenay River Runners!