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SaveKamloops' rugged canyons, logging roads, sliders, ramps, and kilometers/miles of maintained riding trails provide ample terrain for all levels of mountain-biking experience.\\\\r\\\\n\\\\r\\\\nKamloops has a worldwide reputation in the sport of mountain biking. For many years Kamloops' hills and riders have been featured in the adrenaline and gravity rushing films such as "Pulp Traction" and "Kranked".\\\\r\\\\n\\\\r\\\\nIts unique climate and terrain and the variety of riding that can be found have already attracted riders from all over the globe.
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Located in the heart of British Columbia’s interior, the Kamloops region delivers an unmatched mix of rugged canyons, forest service roads, technical singletrack, flow trails, rock slabs and endless kilometres of maintained trails for every style of adventure. From mountain biking and dirtbiking to hiking and backcountry exploring, there’s something here for everyone — from first-timers to seasoned riders chasing the next challenge.The region’s dry climate, diverse terrain, and nearly year-round riding season have made Kamloops a destination for riders from across Canada and around the world. Whether you're carving through dusty pine forests, climbing alpine ridgelines, or finding traction on rocky desert hillsides, the riding experience here is uniquely BC — raw, scenic, and unforgettable.
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- Mountain Bike
728 trails
- E-Bike
552 trails
- Gravel Bike
324 trails
- Adaptive Bike
74 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
186 trails
- Horse
55 trails
- Hike
737 trails
- Trail Running
736 trails
- Dirtbike/Moto
433 trails
- ATV/ORV/OHV
173 trails
- Snowshoe
410 trails
- Downhill Ski
16 trails
- Backcountry Ski
10 trails
- Nordic Ski
62 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Open as of 2 days
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 1,236
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 728
- Trails E-Bike
- 552
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 324
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 74
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 186
- Trails Horse
- 55
- Trails Hike
- 737
- Trails Trail Running
- 736
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 433
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 173
- Trails Snowmobile
- 1
- Trails Snowshoe
- 410
- Trails Downhill Ski
- 16
- Trails Backcountry Ski
- 10
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 62
- Total Distance
- 1,146 miles
- Total Descent
- 194,802 ft
- Total Vertical
- 5,088 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 6,197 ft
- Reports
- 11,048
- Photos
- 2,210
- Completed Counter
- 171,145
Articles
Video: Rémy Métailler & Brock Hawes Rip Harper Mountain & The Kamloops Bike Ranch
May 15, 2026 from pinkbike.com
After five years away, Rémy heads back to the birthplace of freeride to find out if the Kamloops dust is still as fast as he remembers.
Video: Matt Hunter Tears Up Some Summertime Singletrack in Kamloops
Jan 6, 2026 from pinkbike.com
Some quality trail shredding from one of the best to ever do it.
Freeride Ain’t Free: Introducing the Tourism Kamloops Freeride Fund
Sep 11, 2025 from pinkbike.com
An innovative new initiative that reinvests tourism proceeds back into the trails.
Video: Soren Farenholtz Rides Fresh Kamloops Freeride Builds in ‘Sometime Soon’
Aug 20, 2025 from pinkbike.com
Soren lays it down on new freeride builds around his home in Kamloops, BC, with impeccable style and substance.
Sub Regions
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Aberdeen And Upper Sahali Inter-Urban Trails
- 10
- 27
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Bush Lake/Dogwood Meadows Snowshoe Routes
- 45
- 69
- 1
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Dallas-Barnhartvale Nature Park/Blackwell Trails
- 17
- 2
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Dewdrop & Tranquille
- 3
- 5
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Harper Mountain
- 6
- 10
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- 3
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Isobel Lake Recreation Site
- 1
- 1
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Isobel Lake Winter Recreational Trails
- 2
- 17
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Juniper Valleyview East
- 5
- 3
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Kamloops Bike Ranch
- 6
- 3
- 4
- 1
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KBRA Progression Park - Dufferin Park
- 6
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Kenna Cartwright Park
- 28
- 25
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Lac Du Bois Grasslands
- 47
- 2
- 1
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Lac Du Bois North/Deep Lake
- 10
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Lac Le Jeune
- 1
- 1
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Lodgepole Lake Non-Motorized Trails
- 4
- 7
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Mara Hill
- 2
- 4
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Peterson Creek Park
- 1
- 16
- 9
- 4
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Pineview
- 21
- 27
- 9
- 1
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Stake Lake Nordic Ski Trails
- 8
- 24
- 6
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Stomp
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- 1
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Valleyview
- 9
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Popular Kamloops Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 3.3 • 1,083 ft • 69 ft • 2,022 •
Second segment of the main East Side climbing route (Smelly Richard - Dog On It - More Whiskey - Switch It Up)
• 100 ★ 3.5 • 1,358 ft • 0 ft • 1,910 •
An access/connector trail that forms the start of the climb from the main parking lot. Also primarily used for returning to the parking lot after descending down Mine, Stubby, or Shep's
• 100 ★ 3.7 • 1,870 ft • 80 ft • 1,874 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 80 ft blue climb. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 3.7 • 2 miles • 362 ft • 1,824 •
Great climb, traverses the hillside of Pineview, a great option for loops!
• 100 ★ 4.5 • 1,119 ft • 0 ft • 1,803 •
Short trail containing a small climb up, small rollers and gap jumps. Use this to access Fist Full of dollars gap jumps that are on the side
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 2,290 ft • 90 ft • 1,686 •
Highly rated popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 90 ft blue climb. It features berm and rock garden. Exposure: Normal Injury Risk. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 4.2 • 2,927 ft • 6 ft • 1,664 •
Bike ranch's easiest dedicated jump trail. Trail consists of mainly tabletop jumps, and has a roller wooden ttf
Kamloops Mountain Bike Routes
★ 1.0 • 7 miles • 950 ft • 16 •
Date: Saturday Sept 9th Staging Address: Kenna Cartwright Park - Click here for link Registration begins...
★ 5.0 • 3 miles • 200 ft • 4 • Loop •
Dirt Chix Beginner Route, Week Of March 30 - April 5, 2020
★ 4.0 • 7 miles • 737 ft • 15 • Loop •
Dirt Chix Intermediate Route, week of April 5-11, 2021
★ 5.0 • 16 miles • 1,730 ft • 10 • Loop •
http://stompclassic.ca/ This is the full course for the 2018 Stake Lake Stomp Classic race. The full race...
★ 5.0 • 6 miles • 711 ft • 7 •
This 10km+ route is perfect for those looking for rolling terrain and a beautiful view. From the parking...
★ 3.5 • 6 miles • 1,009 ft • 6 • Loop •
This route is approximately 10km and starts with a nice climb. You are rewarded with a refreshing descent...
Photos of Kamloops Mountain Bike
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Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Lockie Lake Lane East | Oct 21, 2026 @ 3:32pm (America/Vancouver) 2 days | Ideal | paulmackey | ||
| Mike's Braid | Oct 21, 2026 @ 3:32pm (America/Vancouver) 2 days | Ideal | paulmackey | ||
| Whiskey Traverse | Oct 21, 2026 @ 3:32pm (America/Vancouver) 2 days | Ideal | paulmackey | ||
| More Whiskey | Oct 21, 2026 @ 3:32pm (America/Vancouver) 2 days | Ideal | paulmackey | ||
| Beer Run | Oct 21, 2026 @ 3:32pm (America/Vancouver) 2 days | Ideal | paulmackey | ||
| HP Sauce | Oct 21, 2026 @ 3:32pm (America/Vancouver) 2 days | Ideal | paulmackey | ||
| Doubletrack | Oct 21, 2026 @ 3:32pm (America/Vancouver) 2 days | Ideal | paulmackey | ||
| Miner 29'er | Oct 21, 2026 @ 3:32pm (America/Vancouver) 2 days | Ideal | paulmackey | ||
| Doubletrack | Oct 21, 2026 @ 3:32pm (America/Vancouver) 2 days | Ideal | paulmackey | ||
| River Trail | Oct 20, 2026 @ 5:02pm (America/Vancouver) Oct 20, 2026 | Ideal | rockystumpy |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| beans4breakfast | wishlist | route | activity #106461734 | Oct 23, 2026 @ 5:57pm 3 hours |
| freedom-day | add | photo | activity #106453951 and 2 more | Oct 23, 2026 @ 3:44pm 5 hours |
| beans4breakfast | wishlist | route | activity #106446284 | Oct 23, 2026 @ 12:29pm 9 hours |
| KevinBuxton | update | trail | activity #106433527 | Oct 23, 2026 @ 7:33am 13 hours |
| guccipappa | comment | trail | activity #106417004 | Oct 22, 2026 @ 8:03pm 1 day |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | yeah this track is proper sick. The bottom... | Oct 22, 2026 @ 8:03pm 1 day | ||
| trail | Steep, fast, but too short | Oct 20, 2026 @ 6:55pm Oct 20, 2026 | ||
| trail | Nothing fancy; a gradual decline as you follow... | Oct 20, 2026 @ 6:53pm Oct 20, 2026 | ||
| trail | Great little bit of gravel, but watch out for... | Oct 17, 2026 @ 8:30pm Oct 17, 2026 | ||
| report | M | Aug 24, 2026 @ 12:03pm Aug 24, 2026 |
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Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| The Corral Dirt Jumps | skill park | Kamloops | |
| KRBA Kids Zone | skill park | Kamloops | |
| Whispering Pines Motorcross Track | skill park | Kamloops | |
| Kamloops BMX Track | skill park | Kamloops | |
| Terrain Park | skill park | Kamloops |
Local Trail Supporters
- D'Arcy McCrae
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- Glen Buchanan
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 728 | 454 miles | 96,155 ft | 215 miles | 3,737 ft | #48 | #10 | 2,005 | 10,435 | 61 | 139,465 | |
| E-Bike | 552 | 408 miles | 90,390 ft | 195 miles | 3,737 ft | #51 | #12 | 14 | 9,166 | 5 | 9,284 | |
| Gravel Bike | 324 | 395 miles | 32,320 ft | 134 miles | 5,082 ft | #30 | #3 | 951 | 4 | 1,013 | ||
| Adaptive Bike | 74 | 87 miles | 8,953 ft | 37 miles | 3,550 ft | #72 | #7 | 921 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 186 | 76 miles | 9,442 ft | 31 miles | 3,596 ft | #15 | #5 | 7 | 1,289 | 1 | 272 | |
| Horse | 55 | 54 miles | 5,154 ft | 23 miles | 3,599 ft | #155 | #11 | 2,573 | 4 | |||
| Hike | 737 | 468 miles | 89,557 ft | 209 miles | 4,715 ft | #54 | #4 | 81 | 9,843 | 1 | 13,078 | |
| Trail Running | 736 | 468 miles | 89,203 ft | 209 miles | 4,715 ft | #83 | #7 | 2 | 9,842 | 5 | 13,658 | |
| Dirtbike/Moto | 433 | 641 miles | 83,094 ft | 246 miles | 5,016 ft | #2 | #2 | 86 | 2,976 | 4 | 2,133 | |
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 173 | 261 miles | 20,390 ft | 83 miles | 4,895 ft | #11 | #1 | 2,872 | 1 | 130 | ||
| Snowmobile | 1 | 1,824 ft | 16 ft | 387 ft | 39 ft | 456 | 18 | |||||
| Snowshoe | 410 | 206 miles | 38,133 ft | 91 miles | 3,970 ft | #4 | #1 | 13 | 1,280 | 1,073 | ||
| Downhill Ski | 16 | 7 miles | 7,894 ft | 7 miles | 1,575 ft | #263 | #17 | 509 | 831 | |||
| Backcountry Ski | 10 | 12 miles | 1,289 ft | 6 miles | 551 ft | #162 | #13 | 484 | 101 | |||
| Nordic Ski | 62 | 57 miles | 5,738 ft | 26 miles | 3,698 ft | #65 | #11 | 2 | 594 | 1 | 7,114 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Kamloops?
Kamloops has 34 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Kamloops?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Kamloops are:
- Bangers and Mash (4.6/5)
- Cucwéll Upper (4.6/5)
- A Blaze On The Hillside (4.5/5)
- Stubby (4.5/5)
- Easy Rider Lower (4.5/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Kamloops?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Kamloops are:
- June (1,938 activities)
- May (1,928 activities)
- April (1,707 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Kamloops?
There are 76 parking locations listed in Kamloops. The most popular parking spots are:
- Hugh Allan Parking
- Pineview Trail Network Main Parking Lot
- Upper Bike Ranch Parking Lot
- Parking
- Lower Bike Ranch Parking Lot
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What is the longest trail in Kamloops?
The longest trail in Kamloops is Sidewinder at 5.5 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Kamloops?
The best hiking trails in Kamloops are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Kamloops?
The best trail running trails in Kamloops are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated dirtbiking trails in Kamloops?
The best dirtbiking trails in Kamloops are: View all dirtbiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Kamloops?
Kamloops has a total of 1,236 trails. Of those, 728 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Kamloops to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Kamloops?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Kamloops is Dewdrop East with 1,675 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Kamloops?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Kamloops is Dewdrop with 2,460 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Kamloops?
Kamloops supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Dirtbiking, ATVing/Offroading, Snowshoeing, Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Nordic Skiing.
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What bike services are there in Kamloops?
The following bike services are available in Kamloops:
- Bike Shop (4)
- Trail Association (4)
- Club (3)
- Shuttle Service (2)
- Guides & Tours (2)
- Accommodation (1)
- Race/Event Organizer (1)
- Coaching & Camps (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Kamloops?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Kamloops is King of The Hill with an average grade of 23%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Kamloops?
Yes, there are 29 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Kamloops. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Kamloops?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Kamloops are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Kamloops?
The overall region status for Kamloops is Clear / Green. Out of 420 trails:
- Clear / Green: 402
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 12
- Significant Issue / Amber: 6
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What are the trail conditions in Kamloops?
Based on trail reports from the past week in Kamloops:
- Ideal: 12 trails
- Dry: 1 trail
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Can I ride an ebike in Kamloops?
Yes, Kamloops supports e-bike riding. There are 406 trails in Kamloops that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Kamloops?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Kamloops are:
- Dirt Chix Beginner Route Week of April 1- 7th 2021
- Dirt Chix Intermediate Route Week of April 5-11, 2021
- Stake Lake Stomp Race 2018 - full route
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What type of bike is most common in Kamloops?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Kamloops are:
- AM (1,615 activities)
- XC (336 activities)
- Fat (44 activities)
- Gravel (18 activities)
- DH (14 activities)
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What is the highest summit in Kamloops?
The highest summit in Kamloops is Chuwhels Mountain at 6,175 ft elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Kamloops?
The most popular Strava segments in Kamloops are:
- Next Push (3,475 athletes)
- Up to Beer (3,411 athletes)
- Top Switch (3,185 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Kamloops?
There are 4 technical trail features (TTFs) in Kamloops. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Kamloops.
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Kamloops?
Yes, there are 78 accessible/adaptive trails in Kamloops. View all adaptive trails in Kamloops for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Kamloops?
There are 10 local clubs or associations listed in the Kamloops directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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Are there any mountain biking guiding or tour operators in Kamloops?
Yes, there are mountain biking guiding and tour operators in Kamloops: Browse all guiding and tour operators in Kamloops.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Kamloops?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Kamloops are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Kamloops?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Kamloops are:
- Cucwéll Upper (5/5)
- Cucwéll Lower (5/5)
- Shady Glen (4/5)
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- Kamloops ATVing/Offroading Trails
- Kamloops Snowshoeing Trails
- Kamloops Skiing Trails
- Kamloops Backcountry Skiing Trails
- Kamloops Nordic Skiing Trails
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Points of Interest
- Dew Drop Upper Look-out Viewpoint
- McConnell Hill West Viewpoint
- Rattler Hill Viewpoint
- Paul Lake Campground Camping
- Skoatl Point Summit
- Embleton Mountain Lookout Viewpoint
- Confusion Corner Viewpoint
- Dewdrop Lower Look-out Viewpoint
- OSC Stake Lake Day Lodge
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- Chuwhels Mountain (6,175 ft)
- Silwhoiakun Mountain (6,132 ft)
- Silwhoiakun Mountain (6,132 ft)
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