Dewdney Trail (Princeton)

Description And Directions

Site Description: A short 3.7 km trail with scenic ponds, marshes and old historic buildings. This trail is protected under the Heritage Conservation Act by an order in Council signed on February 11,1994. The trail heads east from Paddy's Pond and connects directly to the Dewdney Historic Trail which is 13 km in length. To the west it connects with a 26 km section in E.C. Manning Park, the entire length is 43 kms. It can be also be accessed from the Cascade Parking area in Manning Park. Elevation gain/loss is only 89 meters with an average grade of 5%, this section was cleared in October 2015. Used primarily by hikers and horseback riders and is managed as a non motorized trail.

Driving Directions: From Princeton follow Highway 5 south for 14 km, turn right onto the Whipsaw FSR. Follow main Whipsaw road 18 km and take right fork up to 32 km Granite FSR. Trailhead is located to the west. Follow spur road 500 m. This section of the Dewdney heads west to Paddy�s Pond and connects to the Cascade Recreation Area trails.