Snowshoeing areas are found in the hills surrounding Kamloops, but access varies according to the month and snow conditions.

• In December we usually have to drive to 4000 feet to find enough snow.
• In January, snowshoe routes start at about 2500 feet, but it is still better at 3000 feet.
• By February, any north-slope hill or anywhere above 2500 feet can be snowshoed.
• By March we have to go to higher altitudes or find north-slope routes.

This is always tempered by driving access.   The roads have to be cleared sufficiently and ay clearing has to allow for adequate parking.   That narrows down the possibilities since most backroads get snowed-in.   Many people use User-Pay, Designated Trails.

Sun Peaks Snowshoe Trails

• Link to map and information
• the snow is reliable
• the forested tracks are narrow and well-used
• after a few days of no new snow, they can become over-stomped (hard)
• a favorite loop is to go up to the McGillivray Lake warming hut and back
• $5/day

Stake Lake Snowshoe Trails

• Link to map and information
• 13 km of trails ($4/day)
• nice trails in the forest
• an extension up to the top of McConnell Hill is a favorite

Larch Hills Snowshoe Trails

• Link to map and information
• East of Salmon Arm
• $5/day

Sovereign Lakes Snowshoe Trails

• Link to map and information
• On Silver Star Mountain, above Vernon
• $10/day

Logan Lake Snowshoe Trails

• Link to more information
• 5km of trails (south aspect so wait for a sufficient snowfall)
• Logan Lake snowshoe trails (map)

Skmana Lake Trails

• Link to more information
• A nice trail system in the hills north of Chase
• $5/day

Many snowshoers prefer to explore (free) Snowed-in Tracks in the Hills.   Since we need plowed roads that get to at least 3000 feet, the best routes can be found off these roads:

• Lac le Jeune Road
• Sun Peaks Road
• Lac du Bois Road
• other backroads when the conditions are right (see below).

These routes require a bit of resourcefulness, some ability to navigate,and some core fitness level, but the routes will offer quiet, forested routes away from the crowds.   Some exploration may be required and all snowshoers should come prepared with some of the Ten Essentials.

Some of these routes are found on this website – Snowshoe Tracks in the Hills.