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Uplands Ridge Hike

On the Trails Posted on July 19, 2026 by D. SmithJuly 19, 2026

A sunny morning hike from the end of McLeod Drive where Uplands Road crosses out on trails bearing west, then up a steep trail to explore an open ridge (and back).

Uplands

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Roche Lake West

On the Trails Posted on July 17, 2026 by D. SmithJuly 17, 2026
Roche West

A kayak outing from the Roche Lake west Campground, out to the south end of the lake, back along the marshy and rocky eastern shore, then across the lake back to the launch spot.  No smoke, sunny conditions, little wind, and lots of waterfowl. Roche South

 

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Tod Mountain

On the Trails Posted on July 15, 2026 by D. SmithJuly 15, 2026

A hike to the top of Tod Mountain and a loop route back in about 4 hours total on a hot day.

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Rossmoore Lake Kayak and Hike

On the Trails Posted on July 14, 2026 by D. SmithJuly 14, 2026

A long drive out on backroads to Rossmoore Lake.    First I kayaked around the lake, then I hiked a loop route on the east side of the lake. 

Rossmoore

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Kayaking Hyas Lake

On the Trails Posted on July 13, 2026 by D. SmithJuly 13, 2026
Hyas

A morning paddle up at Hyas Lake, at the end of a backcountry road on a sunny and calm day with no one around. 

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Harper Lake

On the Trails Posted on July 12, 2026 by D. SmithJuly 12, 2026
Harper

An early morning paddle on Harper Lake, in the hills southwest of Chase, on a sunny day.Harper

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Two Plus Two

On the Trails Posted on July 11, 2026 by D. SmithJuly 11, 2026
tennis

Two hours of tennis in the morning and two hours of gardening in the afternoon on a warm day.

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On Edith Lake

On the Trails Posted on July 10, 2026 by D. SmithJuly 10, 2026
Edith

A morning paddle on Edith Lake.     Lots of swallows, killdeer, and blackbirds…Edith

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Peterson Creek +

On the Trails Posted on July 9, 2026 by D. SmithJuly 9, 2026
Peterson

A hike to the East Rim in Peterson Creek, then some gardening, and finally some tennis at the end of the day.   On the previous day I heard and spotted a ruby-crowned kinglet:

https://onthetrails.rambleon.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ruby-crowned-kinglet-song.mp3
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Lodgepole Lake Trails

On the Trails Posted on July 8, 2026 by D. SmithJuly 8, 2026

A hike on trails near Lodgepole Lake.

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Trophy Mountain Hike

On the Trails Posted on July 6, 2026 by D. SmithJuly 7, 2026

A 12.5 km hike on the Trophy Mountain Trails on a hot day.    It is always the best hike in our area. 

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On the Courts

On the Trails Posted on July 5, 2026 by D. SmithJuly 11, 2026

Two hours of tennis, then two hours of yardwork for this day.   A long hike on the following day…

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Lac le Jeune Paddle

On the Trails Posted on July 4, 2026 by D. SmithJuly 4, 2026
Lac le Jeune

A paddle of the east end of Lac le Jeune.Lac le Jeune

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Monte Lake Kayak

On the Trails Posted on July 3, 2026 by D. SmithJuly 3, 2026
Monte

A morning kayaking outing on Monte Lake on a calm and pleasant day.  Monte

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Tunkwa Lake

On the Trails Posted on July 2, 2026 by D. SmithJuly 2, 2026
Tunkwa

A morning of kayaking around Tunkwa Lake on a sunny and breezy morning.Tunkwa

 

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Mesa Loop

On the Trails Posted on June 30, 2026 by D. SmithJune 30, 2026
Mesa

A loop through through the hills on the northwest side of Kenna Cartwright Park.

 

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Sage Trails

On the Trails Posted on June 29, 2026 by D. SmithJune 29, 2026
Sage

A loop route on the Bunker Road Trails on a windy day.mariposa

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McQueen Lake to Isobel Lake

On the Trails Posted on June 28, 2026 by D. SmithJune 29, 2026
Isobel

A 7 km hike from McQueen Lake to Isobel Lake on the Old Forest Capital Trail, then around the lake and back. thimble berry

 

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Stake Lake Paddle

On the Trails Posted on June 27, 2026 by D. SmithJune 27, 2026
Stake

An early paddle on Stake Lake before the weather moves in.    Quiet, peaceful, and steady rhythms on the water.  https://onthetrails.rambleon.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/killdeer-sound.mp3 (killdeer call)

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Coal Hill Hike

On the Trails Posted on June 26, 2026 by D. SmithJune 26, 2026

A hike from Upper Aberdeen to the top of Coal Hill on a cloudy but warm day. 

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