Eagle Knoll Trail
A compact summit-area viewpoint hike with a few short steep sections.
Route overview
Short forest walk to a knoll overlooking the Columbia Valley.
Eagle Knoll Trail leaves Balsam Lake and crosses subalpine forest to a wooded viewpoint over the Columbia Valley. Its distance is modest, but short steeper sections and seasonal snow make it more involved than the lakeside loop.
Trail facts
- Country
- Canada
- Region
- Mount Revelstoke summit / Balsam Lake
- Distance
- 1 km return
- Typical duration
- 30 minutes
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Elevation gain
- 27 m elevation change
- Best season
- Usually early July through late September when officially open
- Trail type
- Return
Access and logistics
- Permits and access
- National park admission normally applies; summit access depends on parkway status.
Safety context
Wet mud and snow patches were present in July 2026. Wear footwear with grip, stay on signed routes and prepare for rapid weather change. Check current official conditions, closures, weather and access rules before departure.
Mud, snow patches, short steep sections, fragile vegetation and limited mobile service.
Highlights
Canada, Mount Revelstoke, Eagle Knoll, viewpoint, Columbia Valley, summit hike, Parks Canada
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