Kettle Valley Railway Princeton to Merritt Located in the Thompson Okanagan

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Kettle Valley Railway Princeton to Merritt

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This trail is a very scenic and historical piece of land in the Okanagan Valley. The Princeton area was opened by explorers, fur traders, miners and later by the Kettle Valley Railway. Many of these trails were built along routes first used by Native Canadians. Many of the Heritage Trails can still be hiked or ridden on horseback. The Kettle Valley Railtrail may be hiked or ridden on horseback. The Princeton portion is one of the most picturesque sections. The trail runs from Brookmere south east to Princeton and then north east from Princeton to Bankeir and the Three Lakes, a distance of 113 kilometres or 70 miles. Princeton is at the centre and lowest point of elevation on the trail, making it a perfect base camp for your ride.
Princeton, Tulameen, Merritt
60 km.
49.455155
-120.507
Highlights Along the Way include Otter Lake with excellent swimming beaches, Village of Tulameen with accommodation, restaurant and general store, Historic Coalmont and the Coalmont Hotel, Tulameen River canyon, Trestles and tunnels, Site of the Kettle Valley Railway last spike and last bridge built; known as the Bridge of Dreams. Traverse through upland range and forest land, by Osprey Lake, Chain Lake, and Link LakeFollow the footsteps of the explorers along the original Hudson’s Bay Company Fur Brigade Trail between Hope, BC and Princeton. The original fur trader campsites can still be found 25 to 40 kilometres apart. Other Heritage Trails include the 1858 Whatcom gold rush trail and the Dewdney Trail. Visitors may explore half a dozen mining ghost towns. A self-guided DVD tour is available. Call 250-295-4149.
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Travel to Princeton via Highway 3. The Kettle Valley Rail will pass under Highway 3 at the west end of town. The trail gateway is located at Burton Avenue on the south side of Highway 3.

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