Trailhead: UTM WGS84 10U 0641522 5454930
lat/long: N 49 13.852? W 121?03.360?
Named after its constructor, Edgar Dewdney, this trail has a history dating back to 1860 and was once a vital trade route linking the Coast to the Interior. Panoramic views of valleys and mountains can be seen along the trail, which also accommodates horseback riding.
There is GPS data attached to this trail (see "download GPS"), which if loaded into your GPS can help you find route points.
Directions:
Directions: Head east on Old Hope-Princeton Way. Take Exit 177 east onto Hwy #3 toward Manning Provincial Park. Following highway signs, continue 2.5 km past Sumallo Grove Picnic Area to the Cascade Recreation Area. The trailhead is clearly marked.
ByPosted By: jearsy
- Mon Jul 20 23:08:38 EDT 2009
UpsidePleasant hike through the heavy trees and a well defined trail and it makes for a very nice ending if you are able to start your hike from Blackwell Peak Parking Lot.
DownsideNot really anything interesting to look at for a long trail.
CommentThere were a lot of fallen trees along the trail that goes from Nicomen Lake all the way to Cayuse Flats. We did the best we could in trying to clear up the smaller pieces but there are upwards of 40+ trees that have come down in the winter because of the pine beetles.
ByPosted By: dmarr
- Thu Jan 08 16:15:29 EST 2004
Not Rated
UpsideA lot of options for different hikes including a few loops. Historical interest.
Downsidesees a fair amount of traffic, including horses and bikes. Fairly buggy in the meadows area at times unless there is a breeze
CommentThere are a number of options for backpacking/hiking in this area. The most obvious is the loop hike up the Dewdney trail to Paradise Meadows (where there is a hiker only-ie no horses-campsite), then turning right on the Whatcom Trail to the Punchbowl(with its small lake of the same name which is the source of the Tulameen River). People camp at the pass (especially if they plan to climb Snass Mt.), after which the trail drops steeply back to its intersection with the Dewdney trail. Turn left to go back to your car. Instead of turning right at Paradise meadows you can go left and over the ridge to a small cabin on a lake, or straight ahead on the main Dewdney trail. You can take this to the Whipsaw FSR. It is also possible to head east to Hope pass, then back to Highway #3 via either the Hope Pass Trail or Nicomen Lake/Grainger Creek, then parallel #3 on the Skagit Bluffs Trail back to your car at the Cascade Rec. parking area (ie the Dewdney trailhead). This last is a bit of a trek, however.
ByPosted By: clymber
- Sun Sep 21 00:02:53 EDT 2003
UpsideSome nice singletrack sections through the trees. Beautiful views.
DownsideVery loose/soft soil. Horse crap all over the trail. You smell like a piece of poop after the ride. There are several sections with dagnab weeds overhanging the trail. You consistently hit rocks (covered by the weeds) with your bike/shins/feet.
CommentHike it, don't bike it.
Posted By: jearsy
