Giant Cedars Boardwalk Trail, Forest trail in Mount Revelstoke National Park, Canada.
Giant Cedars Boardwalk Trail is a hiking path in Mount Revelstoke National Park featuring an elevated wooden walkway that winds through ancient western red cedars reaching about 50 meters tall. The 500-meter loop includes rest areas and interpretive signage positioned throughout the route.
The boardwalk was built in 1986 to protect the delicate root systems of these ancient trees from trampling damage. This construction approach allowed visitors to experience the forest while keeping these thousand-year-old cedars safe.
The trail reveals how old-growth forests hold deep significance for people in this region through its interpretive displays. Visitors naturally learn about the cedar ecosystem and what it means to protect such ancient woodlands.
The trail remains wheelchair accessible year-round, making it easy for visitors of all mobility levels to experience the forest. The flat, level boardwalk keeps walking comfortable and allows time to observe the surroundings without rushing.
The cedars here possess special biological adaptations that allow them to survive over a thousand years in the mountain climate. Few places on earth support such long-living trees, making this forest a remarkable example of ancient forest ecology.
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