Trail name: McConnell Lake Loop
Location: McConnell Lake Provincial Park
Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 3.5 kilometres
Time: One hour
Take the Lac Le Jeune Exit off Highway 5; the park is 35 kilometres south of Kamloops. Turn off at the McConnell Lake Provincial Park sign.
This loop offers beautiful views and a quaint narrow path through the forest full of Douglas Fir and Spruce trees.
In the summer, there is a dock on the water where you can swim or just sit and take in the beautiful scenery. Along the path in the summertime, you’ll find many beautiful wild flowers including but not limited to wild rose, bunchberry, and tiger lily.
This is a great lake/ trail loop to bring your kayak on, perhaps a fishing rod, or you can walk, bike, snowshoe, or cross country ski. You may find a couple log cabins, which belong to the Fish and Game club.
You can also access the Stake Lake trail systems from this McConnell Lake Loop.
This hike can be done in winter and summer months and is dog friendly. It might be a smart idea to bring your snowshoes in the wintertime, but this trail does get a lot of action so there is usually a nice path in the winter.
Dress appropriately, depending on the season. In the summer, bring your swim suits and trunks to enjoy the lake And remember to always pack lots of water and snacks for you and your dog.
Hope to see you in the hills. Take only photographs and leave only footprints!
Born and raised in Kamloops, Mike Hanes has always had an adventurous spirit and a strong passion for the outdoors. Whether it be hiking to the top of a mountain or swimming in numerous lakes and oceans, Mike and his sidekick@siberian.scarlett are surrounding themselves with the great outdoors. Follow along as @mhanes12 shares his adventures from in and around Kamloops. For questions or comments, DM Mike on Instagram or email him [email protected].
