McConnell Lake: Basalt Bluffs Loop

McConnell Lake: Basalt Bluffs Loop

Lac le Jeune

25 min from Downtown Kamloops
50.525331, -120.460818
Enjoy a leisurely walk counter-clockwise around McConnell lake until taking the fork at the southmost tip of the lake. Upon trekking up a short and steep section, turn right onto the 4x4ing road on the Stake Lake Winter Recreational trail. Behind the first map that will be on your left, take the trail into the bush on the snowshoe route to the Basalt Cliffs. Follow the rim of this mountain for spectacular views of both Stake Lake and Lac le Jeune before returning to the opposite side of the cliff and turning left to reconnect with the short steep connector trail back onto the lake. There are numerous map posts throughout the Stake Lake Rec Area to aid in navigation, but GPS is still highly suggested.
Route
  • Half-Day
  • Average
  • Loop
  • 10.20 km round-trip
  • 2 hr 40 min solo
  • 3 hr 48 min group
  • 384 m gain
  • Single-Wide
Kids & Pets
  • On-Leash
  • Child-Friendly
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Address

50.525331, -120.460818

Driving Time

From Downtown Kamloops, approximate travel time by car is 25 min.

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Detailed Directions

1) Take highway 1 towards Vancouver and exit onto Copperhead Dr.
2) Cross over the highway and take a right onto Lac Le Jeune Rd.
3) Follow for 20 minutes or so until reaching the park sign on the left.
4) Park and follow the trail to the right of the bathrooms by the lakefront.

Google Directions

Use our written directions in preference to the Google directions below as they are likely more accurate.

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  • Starting Elevation: 1303 meters
  • Ending Elevation: 1303 meters
  • Maximum Elevation: 1476 meters
  • Minimum Elevation: 1294 meters
  • Elevation Gain: 384 meters
  • Elevation Loss: -384 meters
  • Slope Up: 7.00%
  • Slope Down: -6.00%

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Last Updated on Thursday, March 23, 2023

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GPS Notes
We have often color-coded our GPX tracks. While it is not always the case, we have tried to use the following convention on our newer maps:

Green/Blue: human-verified by our volunteers.
Purple: overgrown trail, bushwhack, or on private property.
Red: default color or not reality-checked
Yellow: Road
Other Colors: May have been satellite traced or imported from third party sources.

While we strongly believe our GPS are accurate, please be aware that no logging system is perfect and to be aware of potential errors. Use at your own risk.
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