Skunk Cabbage Boardwalk
A gentle wetland walk with birdlife, amphibian habitat and broad valley views.
Route overview
Repaired wetland boardwalk to three viewing platforms above river-valley habitat.
Skunk Cabbage Boardwalk follows a rerouted and repaired pathway through a rich riverside wetland. Three viewing platforms create quiet stopping points for observing plants, birds, amphibians and the Illecillewaet River valley without entering sensitive habitat.
Trail facts
- Country
- Canada
- Region
- Trans-Canada Highway corridor / Illecillewaet River wetlands
- Distance
- 1.2 km out and back
- Typical duration
- 30 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Elevation gain
- 10 m elevation change
- Best season
- Spring through autumn when officially open and free of flood restrictions
- Trail type
- Out and back
Access and logistics
- Permits and access
- National park admission normally applies; no separate day-hike permit is normally required.
Safety context
Boardwalks can become slick when wet. Remain on the official structure, supervise children near edges and verify flood or repair notices before departure. Check current official conditions, closures, weather and access rules before departure.
Wet boardwalk, insects, seasonal flooding, wildlife and highway access.
Highlights
Canada, Mount Revelstoke, Skunk Cabbage, boardwalk, wetland, birdwatching, Parks Canada
Why find a buddy
Suitable for birdwatchers, families and visitors seeking a short low-effort nature walk with shared observation stops.
Primary source
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Route conditions, access, services and transport can change. Verify time-sensitive information before departure.