Kimberley Alpine Resort proudly boasts the best combination of sun and light Purcell powder of any other resort in Canada.

Surrounding Kimberley are some of the highest concentrations of Western and Alpine Larch trees in Canada.

Both are a member of the Larix Genus. They have needles and cones which makes them conferous trees, but because they also recyle their pigments and drop their foliage, they are also deciduous trees.

Kimberley has many hiking/biking trails you can access in and around town when the Larch trees paint the forest with their stunning shades late-September to mid-October.

There are many areas that boast a collection of these Autumn beauties, but a few places you can see them are in The Horsebarn Valley Interpretive Forest, Kimberley Nature Park and Lois Creek Trails.

The Horsebarn Valley Loop - Access from the Matthew Creek entrance

• (3.3km, 70m elevation gain)
• This short hike through the bottom of Horsebarn Valley and along the ridge above it offers some diverse terrain and habitat, and great views of the St. Mary's River Valley. Mountain bikers will find the riding easier if they travel around the loop in a clockwise direction. Some of the 13 interpretive panels that were installed in 2014 by the KNPS can be found along this loop.

Nordic Centre Entrance - Musser's Plateau Loop

• (9.5km, 475m elevation gain)
• This loop is for those who like climbing. It offers spectacular views across the Rocky Mountain Trench to the Canadian Rockies. You are not likely to see others on the Mussler's Plateau trail. The Moe's Canyon trail is a unique way to end this loop.

Bear Hill Lookout

• Great viewpoint. Offers an excellent view of St. Mary's River Valley. There are many different ways to find your way to this viewpoint. Online you can go to trailforks.com or stop in to the Kimberley Visitor Centre and purchase a Kimberley Nature Park map for $5.00.

Romantic Ridge

• Can be accessed by the Swan Ave or Higgins St. entrance in the North East corner of the Kimberley Nature Park. There are many other loops in this area to enjoy on your way to the Romantic Ridge.

The Tea Spot Loop

• (9.2km, trail head - 8th Avenue and Elko Street)
• Follow this trail taking the left fork at the top of the hill and continue following on Lois Creek Trail. Take the right up the hill to 401, passing the Swamp Trail on the left and the Chute on the right. You will come to a logging road, cross it and continue across a few meters left. The trail meanders through a Larch and Pine forest for a kilometer to a wooden shelter and picnic table known locally as the Tea Spot. The Tea Spot is mid-point of the trail and a great place to have a rest and enjoy the view of Mt. Fischer.