A new trail from the river to the top of Mt. Dufferin

• the meet-up spot will be the trailhead on Mission Flats Road (see the map)
• the hike up is a steep one for 6 km
• we will hike up and back (3.5 hours) but if conditions are not good, we will modify the route
• a short lunch break near the top
• the trail is in development so there will be some off-trail sections up to the Sage Trail
• if conditions are slippery, bring traction devices for the boots
• poles are recommended
• we could do a through hike with a pick-up vehicle, but we will solve that problem in the last week
• dress for the conditions
• a demanding hike so fitness is an issue; we will hike at a steady pace
• the whole route – Kamloops Climb > Sage Trail > Red-Tailed Hawk > Lower Doug Daws > Big Pine > Ridge > Summit

The Friday Program:

• most Fridays there will be a lower elevation hike (not a snowshoe) right through winter into the spring (and possibly beyond)
• the concept is still in the development stage and we will refine it over the winter
• most hikes will be 1.5 to 3 hours
• Hike leaders include Gerry Hoye, Doug Smith, Dianne Smith, and possibly one more person
• hiking in the snow can be a challenge, but if hikers use good boots, gaiters, appropriate clothing, and carry traction devices, winter hiking can be very rewarding

We hiked the route on Dec. 3:

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Doug Smith

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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