Details
- Hike Leader - D. Smith
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- Distance - 7.5 km
- Difficulty - Moderate
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Description
A hike from the behind the Agriculture Canada Research Station up the southeast slopes of Mara to the top of the East (higher) summit
- meet at the meet-up spot (Brock) at 10:00 to carpool ($1) or driving directions
- this is the first day of Daylight Savings Time so don’t arrive an hour late
- drive to the trailhead (4km)
- hike for 2.5 hours
- elevation gain = 700m (2300 feet)
- average slope gradient = 16%
- most of the route is off-trail
- lunch along the way at a viewpoint on the summit
- we will loop on the way down to take a different path
- dress for the conditions (check comments)
- tick season
- some cactus on the slopes is likely
- a group hike; please stay in touch with the group on the route
- good hiking boots and poles recommended
- please ensure that you are well-prepared, as per the Ten Essentials
- watch the listing over the last 48 hours for updates and comments
- info on Doug’s Events
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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