MOTORCYCLE CIRCLE TOURS

MOTORCYCLE
CIRCLE TOURS
Wells Gray
Provincial Park
LEGEND
Clearwater
Vavenby
100 Mile House
Little Fort
70 Mile House
Route 5
Route 2
Route 6
Route 3
Route 7
Route 4
Route 8
Revelstoke
McLure
Heffley Creek
Sun Peaks
Sicamous
Chase
Cache Creek
Savona
Ashcroft
Lillooet
Golden
District of Barriere
Clinton
Tobiano
Galena
Bay
Salmon
Arm
Pritchard
Cherry
Creek
Enderby
Falkland
District of
Logan Lake
< Whistler
HIGHWAYS
Route 1
Westwold
Armstrong
Spallumcheen
Spences
Bridge
Nakusp
Vernon
Lumby
Lytton
New Denver
Silverton
Lake Country
Merritt
Kelowna
Slocan
Needles
Peachland
Nelso
Summerland
Penticton
Castlegar
Princeton
S
Hope
Oliver
Keremeos
Rock Creek
Osoyoos
DISCLaIMER
The materials contained on these Motorcycle Circle Tours are provided for general information only and do not constitute any form of advice. Trails and routes shown on this map are an
approximate representation of the trails and routes at the time of publication. Tourism Kamloops assumes no responsibility for the accuracy of any particular statement and accepts no
liability for any loss or damage which may arise from reliance on the information contained on these maps. Please e-mail us at [email protected] should you find any discrepancies or errors or if you have any comments on the content.
motorcycle Route 1:
PURSUIT OF THE GOLD RUSH
Kamloops > Little Fort > 100 Mile House >
Cache Creek > Spences Bridge >
Merritt > Kamloops
Total Distance: 515 kms / 320 miles
Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
This trip will start out taking riders north towards Barrière, the
site of a fire that threatened the entire town in 2003. There are
still remnants of burnt trees but the landscape in the spring and
early summer is green and vibrant with thriving foliage. Continue
following the river towards Little Fort. Riders will now head off the
path of the river and up into the twisty mountain roads. Enjoy the
many pristine lakes along this tour.
1. Kamloops > Little Fort
Distance: 93 kms / 60 miles
Approximate Time: 1 hour
Route: Highway 24
Origin/Destination: Head north on Yellowhead Highway 5
towards Little Fort.
Highlights: Space Module Ice Cream Stand from Expo ‘86.
2. Little Fort > 100 Mile HOUSE
3. 100 Mile House > Cache Creek
Distance: 113 kms / 71 miles
Approximate Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Route: Highway 97 South
Origin/Destination: Head south on Highway 97 to Cache Creek.
Highlights: The Chasm–10 kms (6 miles) after 70 Mile House.
Turn left onto Chasm Road. Continue southwest along this road
and it will meet up with Highway 97 South. There are painted hills
about 15 kms (9 miles) before Cache Creek. While in Cache Creek,
check out Historic Hat Creek Ranch, the Bonaparte Bend Winery,
the Cariboo Jade Shop and the Graffiti Days Show ‘n Shine (June).
4. Cache Creek > Spences Bridge
Distance: 50 kms / 31 miles
Approximate Time: 30 minutes
Route: Highway 1
Origin/Destination: Head south on Highway 1
to Spences Bridge. There are limited gas stations
between Cache Creek and Merritt, so ensure riders
have sufficient fuel to travel 120 kms (75 miles).
Highlights: Big Horn Sheep
5. Spences Bridge > Merritt
Distance: 70 kms / 40 miles
Distance: 97 kms / 62 miles
Approximate Time: 1 hour
Approximate Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Route: Highway 8
Route: Highway 24
Origin/Destination: After crossing Spences Bridge, drive 0.5 kms
and make a sharp turn to the left to Highway 8. Head southeast on
Highway 8 towards Merritt, arriving along Nicola Ave.
Origin/Destination: Head west towards 100 Mile House on
Highway 24. When you reach Highway 97, you are at “Mile 97.”
Need fuel for the bikes or a bite to eat? Turn right and travel
5 kms (3 miles) to 100 Mile House. Otherwise, turn left onto
Highway 97 towards 70 Mile House and Cache Creek.
Highlights: See the remnants of the original “Cariboo Wagon
Road” from the Gold Rush of the late 1850s. An original Barnard
Express stage coach from the Gold Rush is on display in the
parking area of the Red Coach Inn, located on the north side of
100 Mile House.
SIDE TRIP
Travel 78 kms (48 miles) north of Little Fort and explore
Helmcken Falls at Wells Gray Provincial Park—the fourth highest
waterfall in Canada. From Little Fort, head north on Clearwater
Valley Road. See Route 7 for detailed directions.
Highlights: Take it slow and enjoy the picturesque drive along
the winding river.
6. Merritt > Kamloops
Distance: 90 kms / 56 miles
Approximate Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Route: Highway 5A
Origin/Destination: Either continue following Nicola Ave. until it
meets up with Highway 5 or turn left onto Voght Street and follow
it all the way up the hill. Voght Street will then turn into Highway
5A (Old Merritt Highway).
Highlights: See the Historic Quilchena Hotel and working ranch,
the surrounding farm land, and many lakes with likely sightings of
eagles fishing.
Disclaimer
The materials contained on these Motorcycle Circle Tours are provided for general information only and do not constitute any form of advice. Trails and routes shown on this map are an
approximate representation of the trails and routes at the time of publication. Tourism Kamloops assumes no responsibility for the accuracy of any particular statement and accepts no
liability for any loss or damage which may arise from reliance on the information contained on these maps. Please e-mail us at [email protected] should you find any discrepancies or errors or if you have any comments on the content.