An entirely off-trail hike above and below the basalt columns in the Dewdrop Range

• meet at Brock Dog Park to carpool at 10:00
• park on the Frederick Road and start the trek up to the ridge overlooking the lake
• scramble down to the bottom of the upper line of basalt columns on the east end and then follow the base of the cliffs to the west
• traverse under another set of columns along ridges to the top of the lowest line of columns at the west end
• loop back through the hills to the top of the ridge and viewpoints before descending to the vehicles
• anyone who registers needs to be okay with off-trail hiking on rough terrain
• good boots and poles recommended
• very scenic and geologically interesting
• agates and fossils may be found along the route
• lunch along the route
• “good clean fun” as long as you have a sense of humour
• article – Dewdrop Basalt Bluffs
• article – The Trackless Way

Outing Notes:

• the route will have cactus so it may not be appropriate for some dogs
• ticks will be out
• with the rough footing and steep terrain, strong ankles and good boots are needed
• lots of up and down

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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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