Skunk Cabbage Boardwalk
A gentle boardwalk across wetlands in the national park. In spring the ground is covered in bright yellow skunk cabbage flowers, and it is often combined with the Giant Cedars Boardwalk.
The Skunk Cabbage Boardwalk is about 2 km west of the Giant Cedars Boardwalk, also in Revelstoke Mountain National Park. An approximately 1.2 km level boardwalk crosses the marsh along the Illecillewaet River. Large stands of North American skunk cabbage grow in the wetland, sending up bright yellow spathes in May. In summer the leaves can grow more than a meter tall, making the scenery unique. Along the boardwalk you can also see signs of beaver activity, as well as many waterbirds and woodpeckers. The trail has no grade, so it suits older visitors and strollers. The walk takes about 30 minutes. A national park pass is required, and the parking lot closes in winter. The wetland has many mosquitoes, so bring insect repellent.
Opening hours
approx. May–Oct, daytime only
Nearby sights
- Giant Cedars Boardwalk
- Canyon Hot Springs
- Meadows in the Sky Parkway, Mount Revelstoke National Park
- Pipe Mountain Coaster
- Revelstoke Mountain Resort
- Revelstoke Dam
- Williamson Lake
- Downtown Revelstoke & Grizzly Plaza