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Vidler Ridge (Lumby)

Site Closed.
The Recreation Trail is closed due to an active wildfire in the area(K41111). For further information visit www.bcwildfire.ca

Site Description: Altitude: 2070 m. Elevation Gain: 330 m. Hiking Time: +/-6hrs, Hiking Distance: 11km. This hike offers nice views of Sugar Lake and numerous peaks of the Monashee Mountains. It is a steep climb for about 1 km. There are lots of open meadows with a variety of alpine flowers. You can continue hiking along the ridge to get views of Sugar Mtn., Goat Mtn. and Twin Peaks.

Driving Directions: Travel time: +/- 2hrs. From Vernon take Hwy 6 past Lumby for about 50 km and turn left on Sugar Lake Road. At 16.5 km turn right on Kate Creek Forest Service Road for about 2.5 km and go straight onto Outlet Creek Road. It is a rough, narrow road with lots of switchbacks. After 9.4 km cross the first bridge (Outlet Creek), go uphill to your left and stay left, After 8 km cross the second bridge, then turn a sharp right and take the road (out of 3 roads) that goes uphill for 1.6 km until you reach the trailhead.