This interesting ride is 32 km of backroads, with one long 5km hill.   It can be done in either direction, but for this article, it is described in a clockwise direction and starts from the Dewdrop Trailhead.

Directions:

• Drive up the Red Lake Road and turn onto the Frederick/Dewdrop Road.
• Drive 650m down the road and park in the parking area on the north side.

First Leg:

• Drive along the Dewdrop Range Road and at the intersection 2.7 km ahead, keep right.
• Follow the upper track for 4.1 km.   Take the upper track for another 2.0 km.
• This is a good place to stop for a drink.   N50 46.311 W120 39.359

Second Leg

• follow the upper road which is rougher and steeper
• climb 528m over 5.7km
• stop for breaks, as needed and enjoy the views
• the top is crested near a logged area N50 48.352 W120 40.167

Third Leg

• the top of Red Plateau is relatively flat
• bike for about 10.5 km on a good backroad, then start a 3.3 km downhill
• at the junction with the Red Lake Road, bar right and return down to the Frederick Road and your vehicle (3.6 km)

This will be a hard ride for almost everyone so get those bike legs ready early in the season.