Tag Archives: Tranquille

Mara Outer Loop

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On a mild early March day the route chosen for a hike was the Mara Outer Loop.   This is the Mara Trail with an extended route over two hills which overlook the Tranquille River Canyon.  The Pruden Pass Road is part of the route, a rough double track that goes up to a pass between Mara Mountain and Wheeler Mountain.    If you hike the loop … Continue reading →

Transition Time – Rivers Trail

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At the end of February, winter starts to give way in Kamloops.     The temperatures get milder, but the hills are still covered in snow.    With milder days, but colder nights, the snow can turn to ice.   More exposed slopes melt more quickly, but there is a period of muddy trails.    We have to be selective in our choices.    Routes in the bottom … Continue reading →