A steep hike up to a high cirque on the north side of Raft Mountain

• meet at Paul Lake Road early to carpool
• drive to East Trophy Road (2 hours)
• hike up to Cirque of the Tarns
• scramble up to Raft Peak #3 (if conditions warrant)
• lunch on top
• return the way we came
• article on the route – Cirque of Tarns
• also, check Roland Neave’s book page 247 for information
• good boots a must; poles recommended
• more info tba (see below)

Additional notes:

• this is a longish drive so be prepared to offer the drivers $15
• the first section of the trail goes through a wet zone so some people carry waterproof boots for just this section, leaving those boots by the side of the trail for the way back
• the route is a steep one, but not that long
• there may be some fresh snow up high
• dress for the temperature and the weather
• we will attempt to go to the top (above the cirque) only if conditions are good
• good boots and hiking poles are recommended
• watch for further updates as comments the day before we leave

Our route (to the upper tarn)(must be logged in to see the track, file, and download link):

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Retired now, I get into the outdoors most days to hike, paddle, camp, snowshoe, run, walk, or explore. More information can be found at: KamloopsTrails.net.

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