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 →
Tag Archives: Merritt
Hiking the Cocobonk Trail
We have been doing a hike in the Lundbom Grasslands for decades. It is a favorite area for spring hiking, following tracks and trails through the hills when the grass is green, but not yet too tall, when the … Continue reading →
Kane Valley Loop
Kane Valley is southeast of Merritt, with a short drive off Highway 5A at Aspen Grove. There are 51 km of cross country ski trails there, but they are also used by mountain bikers, hikers, and snowshoers. Trails are maintained … Continue reading →
Swakum Mountain Hike
We travel down to the Merritt area from time to time to hike on the area trails. Our favorite is the Lundbom area, but we have also hiked the other areas, like the Swakum Mountain Trails. On previous occasions we … Continue reading →
Wounded Knee Trail
The Lundbom Grasslands Commonage area is a gem for hikers. We have been hiking there for decades, but with the rise of mountain biking new single track trails have been added that make good hiking trails too. Some of … Continue reading →
Nicola River
The Nicola River’s source is in the highlands west of Okanagan Lake on the west side of the divide, north of the Bear Creek Recreation area and south of the Shorts Creek watershed. The meltwaters of the mountains and high … Continue reading →