Kane Valley is about 20 minutes south of Merritt. A bit of a longer drive, but it a good destination for a longer hike on well-marked, pleasant rolling trails. Designed for cross country skiing, the trail system is also great for hiking, biking, and snowshoeing. Each time I have been out on these trails, I have seen wildlife (and sometimes … Continue reading…
When you live in the Kamloops area, you have to paddle on the rivers or the lakes. Both rivers are great but loop routes are not as easy when you have to paddle upstream. Lakes offer an out and back choice and a good launch site and lots to see are what we want when choosing a paddling spot. One … Continue reading…
A favorite summer-time trail is the route around Lac Le Jeune. Usually we start at the campground and follow the lakefront trail until it exits the campground at the east end gate. Following the road, we then turn onto the Forest Service Road and follow it until a signed cross country trail crosses at which point we turn off onto … Continue reading…
The McQueen Lake Environmental Center has some well-established trails that invite hikers in every season. It is important, though, to be sensitive to avoiding the trails near the Overnight Center during weekdays when school groups are using the facilities. The best access route is at the gate to the Day Center in the southwest corner of the property, but an … Continue reading…
Hike Summary Location – McConnell Lake is on the Lac le Jeune Road Elevation – 4200 ft. Distance – 3 km Time – about 1 hour Type – a gentle circuit around the lake Season – 3 seasons A shaded route around the lake in the hot sun and a place to swim afterward. Eagles, ospreys, loons, and ducks frequent … Continue reading…
Embleton Mountain Hikes One of my favorite trails systems can be found near Heffley Lake. Drive past Heffley Lake and look for the trailhead sign on the north side. There is a new parking area a short ways up the road so turn off the road and proceed up to P1 or P2. Either parking area is fine, but I … Continue reading…