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Outdoors in Nelson

Parks, beaches and outdoor spots local hotels recommend, and marked walking and hiking routes in and around Nelson.

4 picks · 2 free · updated 13 October

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FreeSlocan Valley Rail TrailRoute on OpenStreetMapFreeGreat Northern TrailRoute on OpenStreetMapCottonwood Falls ParkNelson · ★ 4.6 on GoogleGrohman Narrows Provincial ParkNelson · ★ 4 on Google
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Outdoors in Nelson, answered

What are the best outdoors picks in Nelson?

Right now: Slocan Valley Rail Trail, Great Northern Trail, Cottonwood Falls Park and Grohman Narrows Provincial Park. The list is refreshed several times a day from local hotels and hostels and their booking partners.

Are any of them free?

Yes: Slocan Valley Rail Trail and Great Northern Trail.

Can I plan a day around these?

Yes. Open What's On Nelson and use Plan my day: it builds a day from these and everything else on in Nelson, with a link to book each one. Ask Eli, FreeGuides' trip planner, to plan several days.