Cascade Springs, Rossland, BC, V0G 1Y0

## Overview Cascade Springs is a public drinking spring located in the mountains near Rossland, British Columbia — a historic mining town nestled in the Monashee Mountains of the West Kootenay region. Rossland is well known for its outdoor recreation, rich gold rush heritage, and pristine mountain water sources. Cascade Springs has historically been used as a local drinking water source, and visitors have reported the water to be clean and refreshing. The spring sits at an elevation consistent with the surrounding mountainous terrain near Rossland (approximately 1,023 m / 3,356 ft at town level), fed by the snowmelt and natural filtration through the region's mineral-rich geology. The Kootenay area is renowned for its abundant freshwater springs, many of which have been used by residents and travelers for generations. ## Directions 1. Head to Rossland, BC (approximately 9 km west of Trail, BC on Highway 3B). 2. From Rossland, navigate toward the GPS coordinates **49.060532, -117.854773**. The spring is located off a gravel mountain road outside of town. 3. The road is unpaved gravel — suitable for most vehicles in dry conditions, though higher-clearance vehicles may be more comfortable. 4. The spring is visible from the road. If using Google Maps Street View at the coordinates, the spring can actually be spotted — notably, Google's Street View car drove this gravel mountain road. *Tip: Enter the GPS coordinates directly into your navigation app for the most accurate route to the spring.* ## What to Expect Cascade Springs is accessed via a gravel mountain road outside Rossland. The setting is rural and scenic, surrounded by the forested slopes of the Monashee Mountains. The spring appears to be roadside-accessible, making it a convenient stop for those exploring the backcountry roads around Rossland. The area around Rossland offers excellent hiking, mountain biking (the town is home to world-class trail networks), and backcountry exploration, so a visit to Cascade Springs pairs well with a day of outdoor adventure. Seasonal conditions may affect road accessibility — the gravel road is most reliably passable from late spring through fall. Winter visitors should be prepared for snow and potentially impassable conditions. As with any natural spring, water conditions can change with the seasons. While the spring has historically been used as a drinking water source by locals, water quality can vary and has not been independently verified.