Lac du Bois Grasslands Trails Located in the Thompson Okanagan

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Lac du Bois Grasslands Trails

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Sweeping grassland vistas, spectacular cliffs and canyons, cool, dry forests, secret ponds and small lakes await the visitor to the newest grasslands park in the province. It rises north and westward from the hot, dry Thompson valleys through three grassland communities to the forested hills above. Nowhere else in western North America will you find these grassland communities in such close proximity to each other. Special Feature: This park fulfils a very important conservation role in representing the Thompson Basin and Northern Thompson Uplands Ecosections. This park contains complex geology, a mixture of grasslands and forest types, a highly differential set of topographical features and soils and a variety of cultural uses combining to produce an area of notable diversity. Spring comes early to the lower hot, dry slopes with plants responding to the short, moist season. In contrast, the upper grasslands and forests are not in full bloom until early June when brilliant yellow sunflowers wash the hillsides. Beyond the grasslands, ancient ponderosa pines in a sea of bluebunch wheatgrass give way to groves of trembling aspens and open Douglas-fir forests. California bighorn sheep, mule deer, moose and waterfowl are common residents and visitors to the park, while the western rattlesnake, sharp-tailed grouse and flammulated owl live more secretive lives within its boundaries.
Kamloops, Thompson-Okanagan
Community trail: 13 km
2-6 hours
50.817492
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N end of Community trail or at Red Hill
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Grasslands CommunityTrail - Multi use non-motorized trail is a moderate to hard trail (hills) that runs from Westsyde to McQueen Lake. There are a few signs along the way but a good map of the area is strongly recommended. There is one pit toilet part way along this trail. Per BC Parks: In general, Lac du Bois has a long history of ranching (and, through various agencies, a long history of range management research). As such, range riders and cattle have created a network of minor trails that aren’t formally maintained by anyone but are open to the general public to ride. We don’t advertise them as they can be hard to pick out at different times of the year, and specific ones might see more or less use depending on what the grazing rotations are, but if people want to ride, are willing to leave gates as they find them and are able to navigate then the area is generally open for that use. There has been some local interest in creating better parking for horse trailers but in the meantime probably the best access is at the north end of the GCT or at Red Hill, approximately km 6 on Lac du Bois Road, on the east side. There are some pullouts along Long Lake Road but that route is a little lumpier and riders may not want to trailer horses into there. It’s all beautiful riding and horse people are certainly welcome to enjoy it.
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South trailhead starts off Ida Lane, approx. 20 minutes from downtown Kamloops. Access by turning west off westsyde Rd. onto Ida Lane and continuing up Ida Lane to a black arch, look for trailhead sign. North Trailhead access off of McQueen Creek FSR. Approx 25 min from downtown Kamloops. Drive to the top of Bachelor Rd N and it will turn into Lac du Bois Rd. Turn right just after km 16 on Lac du Bois Rd, onto McQueen Creek FSR. Trailhead begins at approx 3km on McQueen Creek FSR. Look for trailhead sign on your right.

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