Carrot Creek

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Access and parking: Park at the end of the road that turns off the westbound lane of the TransCanada Highway 2.3 km west of the park gates. To reach this trailhead from the eastbound lane of the Trans-Canada, proceed to the east gate and turn around.

Length and classification: 2.4 km (one-way), Easy.

Description: From the parking lot, the trail heads through the trees towards the creek. In 0.5 km it joins a roadway, changes direction and climbs gently to the canyon mouth. The steep hillsides on either side of the trail are formed of glacial debris and were once the banks of the creek. Like the canyon itself, they are evidence of the erosive force of running water. The roadway eventually narrows to a trail and shortly afterwards comes out beside Carrot Creek. The trail ends half a kilometre from here at the canyon. To return to the highway and the parking lots, ski downstream along the bank of the creek.

Hazards: Skiing on the creek is not recommended.