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The section of the rail trail where the erosion work was completed. (Image Credit: RDNO)
By Liam Verster
Trail Access

Rail Trail reopen, erosion work complete

Jun 12, 2026 | 9:50 AM

The Rail Trail along Kalamalka Lake has reopened to the public.

The trail was closed between Kick Willie Road and Kekuli Bay Provincial Park June 1 for erosion prevention work in a section spanning from the 4.5 km to the 5.6 km mark of the trail.

The work was expected to be done by June 19, but the RDNO said the work was completed as of the 12th and the trail was fully reopened for public use.

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