Eagle Eye Lookout

         Last week I found one of the most beautiful hikes in the surrounding Kamloops region. Not knowing what to expect, I headed to the hills with a camera, packed lunch, and a few friends. We were not disappointed as after a mere 30 minutes of  hiking, we were enjoying a picnic in the sun surrounded by wild flowers and amazing views. Located 40 minutes outside of town, Eagle Eye Lookout is an optimal hike for unparalleled views of the stunning Kamloops region. To reach the trail head, make your way to the North Shore, and then to Bachelor Hills. Next, follow Batchelor Hills Dr all the way through the residential area of Bachelor. Continue on this road which turns into Lac Du Bois Rd at the cattle guard for 15.5 km. Turn Right on McQueen-Isobel Lake Rd. Later on, the road will fork roughly 1.6 km in, so make sure to keep to the left. After a little while, you'll see the parking lot. Subsequently, after you have parked your vehicle make your way to the two trail heads on the right side (west). As a precaution, I advise you ignore the trail that has the Eagle Eye Look Out sign and take the other that is not signed. (Look for the red cattle guard at the trail head.) This may seem contradictory, but the marked trail head is actually much more difficult to trek. As of last week a bus driver, had to get rescued off the mountain because he got lost when hiking in this area. In a nutshell, the unmarked trail is quite straight forward. On the summit, there is a picnic table, old fire tower and incredible views. This week is the time to get out and start your summer adventuring!