Trail Information

Distance	1.7 km (one-way) km
Duration	1 Hour (one way) from McArthur Heights Trailhead, 2.5 Hours (one way) from Balmoral Trailhead
Difficulty	Most Difficult
Geo Referenced PDF	View Map
Access Map	Google Maps
Latitude / Longitude	50.89690584, -119.36565728
Activities

About

A very steep, challenging climb up switchbacks with sections of scree slope and exposed rock. The summit features panoramic views west over Blind Bay, the South Shuswap, Squilax, Chase, and Todd Mountain at Sun Peaks in the distance.

After a short flat section through forest behind the subdivision, the trail begins to climb in earnest. The trail makes its way up through a short, dangerous exposed section of loose rock. Please refrain from cutting across the switchbacks as the steep, loose hillside is prone to erosion issues. After the exposed rocky section, things become more secure but continue steeply, making this short 1.7 km feel a lot longer. The trail follows the ridgeline, eventually rounding off at the Blind Bay Lookout.

Return the way you came or make a shuttle trip by leaving a vehicle at the Balmoral Trail System trailhead and follow signs for Balmoral Lookout, south from the summit (approx. 8 km one-way from McArthur Heights to Balmoral trailheads).
 

Access

Approx 9.3 km east of Sorrento, or approx. 24 km west of Salmon Arm, turn north onto Balmoral Rd and travel north to Reedman Point Rd (approx. 2 km past the Blind Bay Rd junction). Turn right, then take the next left onto McBride Rd. Follow McBride Rd up through the McArthur Heights subdivision to the end of the road and park.