Trail Running in Golden, BC
Golden offers hundreds of kilometres of trail running terrain, from riverside paths in town to high alpine routes in two national parks, including Yoho National Park, more than 100 km accessible directly from town on foot, with more within an hour's drive.
In town, the Rotary Trail offers 14 km of mostly flat, double-wide natural-surface trail along the Columbia and Kicking Horse rivers, passing the local high school's 400 metre track.
计划您的跑步
您可以通过多种方式查找有关跑步路径的信息，帮助您计划并充分利用您的金色之旅。您可以查看电子路径地图，或访问位于横贯加拿大公路 1000 号的金色游客中心（Golden Visitor Centre），该中心在夏季期间每天开放，有热情好客的信息顾问为您提供信息和资源。
请注意：如果您计划在国家公园内跑步，则必须持有公园通行证。通行证可在黄金游客中心购买。
负责任地再创造
当我们离开自己的社区时，我们就成了另一个社区的客人。做一个好客人意味着要尊重土地和人民，为自己、社区和到访的野生动物创造积极的体验。请负责任地进行娱乐活动：
- 清除靴子、自行车、装备、宠物和车辆上的植物、动物和泥土。
- 在进入和离开娱乐地点之前，请清洁 您的装备。
- 在指定的小径上行走。
Wildlife Safety on the Trail
Golden sits in active bear country, home to both black bears and grizzlies, so wildlife safety matters on every run. Make noise on blind corners and through dense brush, carry bear spray, and consider running with others, especially on quieter alpine trails. Store food properly if you’re combining a run with a picnic or camp stay. The same guidance already applies to Golden’s hiking trails, which share the same terrain and wildlife.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit to trail run in Golden’s national parks?
Yes. A Parks Pass is required for running in Yoho and Glacier National Parks, available at the Golden Visitor Centre.
Is there flat, beginner-friendly trail running in Golden?
Yes. The Rotary Trail offers 14 km of mostly flat, double-wide trail along the Columbia and Kicking Horse rivers.
How much trail running terrain is there in Golden, BC?
More than 100 km is accessible directly from town on foot, with more trails within an hour’s drive in Yoho and Glacier National Parks.
Where can I get trail maps or information before running in Golden?
Visit the Golden Visitor Centre at 1000 Trans-Canada Highway, open daily through the summer, or check the digital trail map.
Is there a running track in Golden, BC?
Yes. The Rotary Trail passes the local high school, which has a 400 metre running track.
Is Golden trail running country home to bears?
Yes. Golden is active bear country, home to both black bears and grizzlies. Encounters are rare, but make noise, carry bear spray, and consider running with others.