Some of the trails near Chase are shared here.
Trailheads:
- The Scatchard Switchbacks Trail starts off Foothills Road on the south side of Highway #1.
- The Chase Falls Trail starts off the side of Highway 1 at Chase Creek.
- The Skmana Lake Trails are found by driving on the bridge over the Thompson River onto Shuswap Road, then turning onto the Loakin – Bear Creek Road. At about 10 km is the parking area for the trail system which is mainly used for cross country skiing and snowshoeing.
- Neskonlith Meadows are also off the Loakin – Bear Creek Road. Since the routes on the Reserve, permission is required to hike into the meadows or up to Aylmer (Star) Lake.
- Niskonlith Lake is on a side road off the Loakin – Bear Creek Road.
Trails:
- Skmana Trails
- Scatchard Switchbacks Trail – I have hiked this trail, but have not written an article about it.
- Neskonlith Meadows
- Neskonlith Lake
- There are more trails in the area. Contact me to pass on information.
Some Area Images: