McConnell Hill Loop
At the end of the first week of September, we got an early start to hike the McConnell Hill Loop route. From the Stake Lake parking area we followed a series of double track ski trails (Cartwheel – Ponderosa … Continue reading →
Spillman Beaches Marine Site
We have kayaked across Adams Lake to Spillman Beaches Marine Site several times, camping at the water-access-only campground. There are some short trails to hike, beaches to explore, and shoreline to paddle. Best access for launching a canoe or … Continue reading →
Forest Loop – Wheeler Pond
On an early September gray day, I hiked a loop route, going around Lac du Bois, up a forest trail to Wheeler Pond, then back on the Wheeler Mountain Road to the grasslands, past another pond, and around Lac du … Continue reading →
Black, Roche, and Tulip Lakes
At the end of August I paddled Roche Lake on a calm and partly sunny day. It was quiet on the lake, far different from prime fishing season. This was my 71st day of kayaking in 2026, and … Continue reading →
Dewdrop Arch
The Red Plateau Escarpment rises 700 vertical meters (2300 feet) from the Dewdrop Range below. The Dewdrop Range is a hilly benchland above Kamloops Lake. The Escarpment above was formed by successive volcanic eruptions over many millions of … Continue reading →
Dallas – Barnhartvale Loop
On a greyish, cloudy day the hike for the day started on Mountview Drive, just off Dallas Road. The loop route went up the Hoodoo Trail to the upper area near Eliza Road, then a cross-country (off-trail) route across … Continue reading →
Gils Trail to Tod Lake
On a sunny late August day we rode the Sunburst Chair up Tod Mountain to mid-station. We hiked Gil’s Trail all the way to Tod Lake. After a break there, we hiked the Saddleback Trail over to a … Continue reading →
Red Lake Rec Site
On a warm day with no smoke, I drove up the Tranquille – Criss Creek Road 36 km to Red Lake. the usual boat launch is from the east side, but there is a newer Recreation Site at the … Continue reading →
Mud Lake Hike
Mud Lake is a small marshy lake in the hills between McQueen Lake and Opax Mountain. The tracks that lead to Mud Lake and around the lake are restricted to non-motorized use and somewhat grown-over. I had been in … Continue reading →
Outer Inks Hike
The trails in the Outer Inks area are accessed off the Inks Lakes Interchange on the Coquihalla Highway. there are many backroads, secondary roads and single tracks, mostly used by motorcycles. ATVs and 4WDs sometimes use the doubletracks, … Continue reading →