Lookout Hill Loop
On a mid-August day, I started a hike on the Ross Moore Forest Service Road, and hiked up into the hills, using the Stake Lake Trails, on the southeast side near Lac le Jeune. I climbed up on … Continue reading →
Category Archives: Hikes
Ridge Lakes Hike
On a hot summer day I got an early start and drove to Lac le Jeune. I turned onto the Lac le Jeune West Road, then onto the Ridge Mountain Forest Service Road that climbs over the hills to … Continue reading →
Pack and Paddle: Frisken Lake
There are a number of lakes in Roche Lakes Provincial Park that are accessible by hiking, ATV, or snowmobile. I have hiked to all of them too, but I hope to paddle them. Four wheel drive vehicles can … Continue reading →
Embleton Mountain Hike
On a warm summer day we got an early start and headed up to Heffley Lake. We drove up the rough (high clearance) Embleton Road to the up to the upper parking lot. The trails are well-signed at … Continue reading →
Rattler Loop Hike
On a warm summer day we chose the Stake Lake Trails for a morning hike. It was cooler at an elevation of 1325 m ( 4347ft.). Most of the hiking routes are forested too, and we got an … Continue reading →
McQueen to Isobel Hike
When we face hot weather and smoky conditions in summer, we have to be strategic in choosing our hike. Check firesmoke.ca to see the least smoky direction. Pick a hike or a lake (or both) in that direction, preferably … Continue reading →