Red Plateau Routes - Kamloops Trails

A number of scenic trails and routes go to open views on top of the Red Plateau Escarpment.

Driving Directions/Trailheads:

An established trail (Dewdrop Trail) climbs from the Dewdrop Range to the rim of Red Plateau. It links onto the Dewdrop Traverse which runs all the way from the Tranquille – Criss Creek Road to the end of Red Plateau at Hardie Hill. The trailhead is at a parking area 0.7 km along the Frederick Road on the right side.
There are other trails that climb to the rim from the Dewdrop Range. Three Amigos, Dead Coyote, and a couple of routes all climb the Escarpment. Navigation is required to hike these trails.
The starting point for the Dewdrop Traverse Route starts at the Pimple parking area. A old double track climbs to Jag Hill and continues west.
When the Red Plateau Forest Service Road is in good condition (late spring to early fall), a high clearance vehicle can climb up onto Red Plateau. There are some double tracks that can be followed out to the trails along the rim.
A mountain bike trail loop (High Noon – Superstitious) can be hiked from the Tranquille – Criss Creek Road, 3.9 km past The Pimple parking area.

Trails:

The Dewdrop Trail climbs up a gully, then a ridge to the rim of the Red Plateau Escarpment. There is a lower viewpoint 2 km up the ridge. A higher viewpoint is at 4 km. The vertical gain is 472m. Hikers can continue on to the Castle Butte area or farther along the traverse. Return by the same route.
The Three Amigos – Dead Coyote Loop is about 11 km and will require careful navigation.
The route from the Pimple up to Jag Hill follows double tracks, but there are a number of side routes and no signage. A good map or a GPS is recommended. The route out to the Jag Hill viewpoint has no trail, but the route follows the spine of the ridge.
The route from the Red Plateau FSR provides a moderate route out to the rim. The best track starts at about Km 4.9. Navigation on top of Red Plateau is a bit of a challenge so bring a map and/or a GPS.
The route out to the top of Castle Butte has no trail and the final section requires scrambling.
An all-scrambling route goes up the Ragged Red Ridge.

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