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- Hike Leader - D. Smith
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- Distance - up to 13 km
- Difficulty - Moderate
- Special Note -
Description
A longer hike with a good climb to the Red Plateau Escarpment
- Brock Dog park meetup by 10:30 (a later start than usual so bring lots of water)
- a later start (I have an appointment earlier that day)
- drive to the Dewdrop Range and along the upper road (high clearance)
- hike up the Dead Coyote Trail to the red Plateau Escarpment route/Dewdrop Traverse Trail); traverse west, then down the Three Amigos Trail
- elevation gain = 2000 vertical feet
- distance – up to 13 km
- article on the route – Three Amigos Route
- this is a longer, more difficult route that will test endurance so fitness and experience is an issue; contact the hike leader if you are unsure; we will contact you if we are unsure
- a longer downhill, a test for the knees and ankles, esp. if conditions are dry (loose material)
- hydration will be important
- wildflowers will be out
- good boots required and trekking poles recommended
- a scenic route
- this is remote terrain so we will stay together for safety (stragglers will be a difficult scenario)
- the turns and connections are unsigned and not obvious so hikers are asked to stay with the leader who knows the route
- An etiquette reminder – Conversations on the trail should be kept at a muted conversational level/volume so that other members of the group do not have to hear the dialogue. A number of our members also like to listen for the sounds of nature while out hiking on the trails.
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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