Kane Valley Hike
On an end-of-September day we drove through Merritt and down Highway 5A. We turned onto the Kane Valley Road and drove a few kilometers down to one of the 5 signed trailheads. We wanted to hike a loop … Continue reading →
Category Archives: Hikes
Tea with the Trolls
At the end of September the hike for the day was up the steep Dewdrop Trail to the viewpoint (2 km), then back down the same way, but I turned onto an unofficial trail part way down which wound over … Continue reading →
Watching Creek Hike
On an early fall day I drove up the Tranquille – Criss Creek Road, above the canyon and parked near the bridge over the river (Tranquille Crossing. I hiked along an old double track which bears southeast, downriver toward … Continue reading →
Twilight Hill Hike
Twilight Hill is an outlier, a steep and rocky hill on the north side of Sunset Mountain. Neither is listed on maps and in most cases Sunrise Mountain isn’t either, although most locals called it that name. To the … Continue reading →
Bulman Lake Hike
Roche Lake Provincial Park is a forested area at 1163 m (3800 ft.) Access is by the Roche Lakes Road, a good gravel road. Most people enjoy Roche Lake, and some visit Bleeker Lake and Horseshoe Lake. … Continue reading →
Hiking the Deep Lake Hills
Hikers can take the traditional route up to Deep Lake and back or they can extend the route, using additional trails in the area. When the trailhead to Deep Lake was moved down to where Ida Lane meets the … Continue reading →