Kamloops is home for over one hundred thousand people. Though it carries a ‘City’ title, sometimes it still feels like a small town. As such, new visitors and even seasoned locals find it challenging to seek out new experiences. Nevertheless, Kamloops has some marvellous hiking spots we would like to share with you. These are listed in no particular order. Enjoy!
Pineview
Are you in search of the perfect trail to hike and adventure with your family, friends, and pets? Pineview is a gorgeous trail that is easily accessible for all! Located in a residential area just off of Hugh Allan drive, the trail is easy to find and accessible by foot, or cycle with ample place to park. It is a beginner level trail that everyone can venture at their own pace! There are many sights to see from lakes and ponds to lush pines and even wildlife! The trail is about 1.8 kilometres long, being ideal to fit into a busy day while still making it out to spend some time with Mother Nature.
Stake Lake
Stumble across the twisted trails of Stake Lake and explore the multi-use aspects of this quiet park. Enjoy hikes along the water’s edge or adventure through the forested trails. And discover a variety of difficulty levels and intensity for everyone. The Stake Lake trails are in use all year round; offering hiking and biking, in addition to snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.
Paul Lake
Situated 40 minutes by car away from Kamloops, Paul lake hikes attract tourists with mind-blowing nature and views. There are two trails you could choose from, but they are similar. Both of them are medium complexity and are pretty easy even for beginners. There are benches along the way and a lot of shadows to hide from the sun. The trail is definitely worth checking out, the lake and pines will not leave anyone indifferent
Cinnamon Ridge
One of the more challenging hikes on our list is great for people who want a challenge. It is called Cinnamon Ridge but is also known as the Hoodoos. The trail can get quite steep at times but it contains sights unique to Kamloops suchs as a dried riverbend through a slot canyon and many cacti. Dogs are welcome although they are required to be on a leash. The distance of the hike is approximately 4.9 kilometers and the duration of the hike is just under 2 hours.
Kenna Cartwright
If you are looking for astonishing hikes with head turning views, Kenna Cartwright is the place for you. Kenna Cartwright is the largest municipal park in all of British Columbia. It offers multiple different picnic areas and is off-leash dog friendly. There are over 40km of trails that all vary in difficulty. Kenna Cartwright has lots of trails to choose from but one of my favorites is the sunset trail. The sunset trail is around a 30 minute hike that leads to a perfect view of the sunset and river. Once you reach the end there are benches so that you can sit back and enjoy the view.
Peterson Creek
Peterson Creek has a beautiful stream along most of the trails which eventually lead to a luscious waterfall. This is a great area for family and pet friendly hikes, with many trails to choose from based on your desired difficulty level. There are multiple access points to these trails for your best convenience, as we’ll as picnic tables and spots to rest along the way. Peterson Creek is a fantastic spot to spend a gorgeous summer day.
These are our personal favourites! Please make sure to leave a comment and tell us which Kamloops hike you would like to go on next. We’ll catch you on the trails!
References:
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Kamloops, N. A. (2017, May 22). Hike kamloops. Hike Kamloops. Retrieved October 5, 2022, from https://hikekamloops.ca/peterson-creek-park/
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