Kenna Cartwright Nature Park (KCP) and Lac du Bois Grasslands Protected Area are the premier hiking areas in the Kamloops area. KCP is the largest municipal park in the province at 800 ha. There are 40 km of trails for hiking. It is used by walkers, hikers, dog walkers, mountain bikers and families in all 4 seasons. There are good parking lots and lots of signage. Recommended.
Driving Directions and Trailheads:
- Hillside Drive – the main trailhead – Follow Hillside Drive past Dufferin School, past Copperhead Drive, and to the parking area 350m west.
- Pacific Way (near the north end) – Follow Hillside Drive and turn right onto Pacific Way. Look for signs near the end of the road.
- Home Depot Parking (near the entrance on the left)
- Bunker Road (past the recycling bins) – Follow McGill Road to Bunker Road. Go through the recycling area to the parking area and look for the posted signs.
Trails:
- There are many trail options. Each trail junction has maps so just pick a trail and start hiking.
- A number of trails are steeper, especially if they climb over the central hill, Mount Dufferin.
- A recommended hiking route is around the mountain in a loop, using the Upper Doug Daws Trail.
- There are some fine routes on the west end of the park that are less known too.
- City of Kamloops website – Kenna Cartwright Nature Park
Some Favorite Routes:
Some KCP Images (click any image for a clearer view):
