Barnhartvale is separated from Kamloops by an steep-sided  mountain which local residents refer to as Sunrise Mountain, but is really a series of hills between Juniper and Barnhartvale.   A few trails penetrate through the gullies to the hilltops.   All the direct routes are steep.   Access to the hilltops from the south and west are long, round-about routes.  

The north side has  series of open hilltops separated by wooded gullies.   Single tracks can be followed up these gullies.   Start at the end of McLeod-Uplands Road.   Follow the gas line double track west.   At the first gully, look for a single track climbing south.   This trail goes steeply up between two steep hills.   In new snow, we found it a bit slippery, but manageable.   At 300 metres a junction is reached.   The route south continues to the higher area which we have referred to as Fortius Hill.   Follow this single track south as it follows the gully for another 300 metres, then for another 150 metres as it winds up the sidehill to the hilltop.   At the highest point, you will be standing in a large amphitheater below Middle Mountain.   Impressive views down the valley both east and west make the climb worth all the effort.  

Return down the way you came, but at the intersection take a left turn to follow a different single track through a pass.   A side trip to the top of the hill to the north is also worth your time.   We have called this ridge Altius Hill.   The single track through the pass is a mountain bike track.   It is a pleasant route that traverses the sidehill and down to  the double track which goes up the gully between Barnhartvale and Juniper,   Turn downhill and follow it to the gas line and return back to the trailhead on a flat double track road.   The whole loop is not long, perhaps 4km in all, but in snowy conditions is just about right.    We enjoy this route at any time of year.   In winter, good boots are needed and we carried traction devices for our boots for any potential icy areas.   The best way to counter-attack the Winter Blahs is to get outdoors for some good exercise.