Koo Koo Sint Trail
A gentle high-elevation loop combining viewpoints, interpretation and subalpine terrain.
Route overview
Interpretive summit loop linking Columbia River views with the exploration history of David Thompson.
Koo Koo Sint Trail follows a short summit loop with views toward the Columbia River. Interpretive signs present the journeys of mapmaker David Thompson and the name by which Indigenous peoples of the mountains knew him, adding cultural and historical context to the landscape.
Trail facts
- Country
- Canada
- Region
- Mount Revelstoke upper summit
- Distance
- 1 km loop
- Typical duration
- 20 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Elevation gain
- 28 m elevation change
- Best season
- Usually early July through late September when officially open
- Trail type
- Loop
Access and logistics
- Permits and access
- National park admission normally applies; parkway and summit access are seasonal.
Safety context
July 2026 conditions included wet mud and snow patches. Stay on the trail, avoid trampling alpine plants and prepare for cold, wind or precipitation. Check current official conditions, closures, weather and access rules before departure.
Mud, snow patches, fragile vegetation, exposed weather and limited mobile service.
Highlights
Canada, Mount Revelstoke, Koo Koo Sint, David Thompson, interpretive trail, summit loop, Parks Canada
Why find a buddy
Suitable for history-focused companions and visitors combining several short summit loops at a shared pace.
Primary source
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Route conditions, access, services and transport can change. Verify time-sensitive information before departure.