In winter we don’t always have good driving conditions to get to trails and at times the snow is either too deep or it is icy. Over the years we have found good backroads near to town to run, walk, or hike (or all 3 as in this particular day). One of the best choices is the Goose Lake … Continue reading…
Right after a snowfall we hiked a loop in Kenna Cartwright Park that included a favorite section on the Doc Findlay Trail. I knew Dr. Findlay (link) and his family and I am pleased that the trail was named after him. The creation of Kenna Cartwright Park was partly due to his efforts. We started at the Pacific Way trailhead … Continue reading…
November was a month of recovery, walking and hiking area trails, with a different route each day. On a snowy day we hiked up the Sugarloaf Hill trail, around the northwest flank close to the highway. Some of the route was stomped in, but we were breaking trail past the small lake at the foot of the forested slopes. The … Continue reading…
After a fresh snowfall we had a half day of sunshine for a snowy hike in Peterson Creek Park before winter snow and cold temperatures returned. It was icy under the freshly-fallen snow, but microspikes on hiking boots made hiking the trails enjoyable and rewarding. I saw other people wearing soft winter boots, but they are not supportive of ankles … Continue reading…
After being released from the hospital, I was allowed to walk/hike, but with moderate distances and routes. I was not allowed to drive for a month so getting to some trails was a challenge on some days, but I was able to find snowy trails and routes to hike each day. On one of these days, we walked the West … Continue reading…
On a mid-November day we planned a hike on the Outer Inks Trails. All of the trails, tracks, and routes were buried in snow, but we had a moderate loop route planned, going past Dam Lake in the Outer Inks area. We made steady progress toward the lake, breaking trail along the way. Near Dam Lake, the first signs of … Continue reading…
When winter roads become difficult to drive and trails are covered in snow, an alternative outing is to hike/walk plowed backroads. One of the best is the Goose Lake Road. From a parking area at the east end of the road to the Peterson Creek crossing and back is about 6.7 km. I sometimes run the road, using a … Continue reading…
On a cool November morning we drove to the Watching Creek area and hiked down to shore of Tranquille River near the canyon as part of a loop route which included hiking the rim on both sides, but also crossing the river twice. It was a sunny morning, but the sun was low in the sky as hiked through … Continue reading…
We hike through the middle grasslands area two or three times every year, starting from a parking area just off the Lac du Bois Road. On this cool fall day we hiked past Island Lake over to the Grasslands Esker. The esker runs from just below the Lac du Bois Road to Long Lake, winding down through the pothole ponds, … Continue reading…
We spent some hours in the lower Tranquille River area on a video shoot with CFJC TV for a video to be published sometime soon. While walking and participating in the clips, I also took some photos and explored some short side trails. Right from the start there was lots of fall color along the trail. A spring has created … Continue reading…
The East Rim Trail Loop is a favorite and it is one that I do two or three times each year. There are variations on the route chosen each time, but usually the trailhead off Whiteshield Crescent is the starting point and the loop includes crossing Peterson Creek and taking single tracks on the east side of the canyon rim … Continue reading…
On a cool fall day I got an early start to hike the Lower Flumes Trails to Adams River. I hiked southeast and explored old trails and scrambled to some viewpoints and riverside spots. At one point I worked my way down to the mouth of Bear Creek where there were some sockeye salmon spawning. I also hiked northwest on … Continue reading…
In 2022 I have been exploring various trails on Greenstone Mountain. I returned to do some of the known mountain biking trails on the northeast flank. We hiked the Take it Easy Trail to the Boneyard, then went over the ridge and down to Pyle Driver (thanks to Taylor Pyle) back to the start. The area has open douglas fir … Continue reading…
We have been hiking the Roche Lakes Provincial Park backcountry routes for decades now. Each year we do one of several loop routes. This fall we hiked past Roche Lake, John Frank Lake, Ernest Lake, Bog Lake, and Black Lake in a 3.5 hour 12.3 km moderate loop. There are a number of old roads, tracks, and trails in the … Continue reading…
There are many new mountain bike trails on the northeast side of Greenstone Mountain, some of which are good hiking routes. Most start on he lower slopes but there are also some trails halfway up the mountain. An old double track called the Bench Trail has been used by ORV vehicles for many years. It winds along on a fairly … Continue reading…
A favorite hike is to the top of Jag Hill from the Pimple parking area. Jag Hill is the easternmost end of the Red Plateau Escarpment. The ridge/hill juts out over the hills below and it is an open hilltop with wide views. There is more than one way to get to the top. On this fall day, we followed … Continue reading…
