We returned to hike Estekwalan Mountain in October, 2016. The loop trail is steep one, but the terrain is one of the most interesting in the Interior. The trail follows the rim of an amphitheater of cliffs with rewarding views … Continue reading →
One of Kamloops finest parks is Peterson Creek Park, a gorge that runs right into the downtown area. The creek starts high on the rocky slopes of Chuwhels Mountain at 1746m (5730 feet). Meltwaters drain to the east for 4km … Continue reading →
The Jag Hill Jaunt is a moderate hike to a wonderful viewpoint on the rim of the Red Plateau Escarpment. All of the hikes from the Dewdrop Range to the hilltops on Red Plateau are harder hikes with lots of … Continue reading →
The high area bounded by Tranquille River and the Dewdrop Range is called Red Plateau. Locals sometimes get mixed with the naming of these areas. The Red Lake Road (Tranquille – Criss Creek Road) climbs up through the hills on … Continue reading →
The whole range of hills from Lafarge to Lions Head above Shuswap Road are rocky, steep, and seldom-visited. The steep slopes from the valley floor have no trails or tracks. The route in from the north is a long and … Continue reading →
The hike to the top of Trophy Mountain is the premier route in our region. We started going up the mountain in 1976 and we have returned every year. The month for our hike varies, but we always go up … Continue reading →