January 2, 2024
Thompson River via Foothills Trail
A great day for our first hike of 2024 on a cold and clear day. This hike was last completed by the Old Friends Hiking Club on May 4, 2010. The trail was in excellent shape and seems to have regular maintenance including many large and small bridges. Nevertheless, there were several challenging inclines, mostly on the return half of the hike making this a moderately difficult hike. The reward of this hike is the scenic Thompson River with lots of rapids and their accompanying sounds. This hike is worth a return visit and would make a great springtime outing.
Today's Hikers: Ken Kellerman & Cutie Pie, Rich Brown, Matt Henderson, Jack Treadman, Shelia Getman, Dave Norton, Alicia Morris, Don Pratt, Jenny Bell, Renée Corbett, Jackie Spearman, Terre Pratt & Mike Bell.
The route
7.4 mi · 1,358 ft climbing · 4h 25m out, 3h 36m walking · 2.0 mph moving
Elevation
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- Steepness
- Gentle under 5%
- Moderate 5–10%
- Steep 10–15%
- Very steep over 15%
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Photos (18)
Looking north over the Thompson River from the bridge. Today's Hikers (L-R): Mike, Ken, Rich, Matt, Jack, Shelia, Dave, Alicia, Don with Cutie Pie; Front: Jenny, Renee, Jackie & Terre. A cold start from the parking area. Crossing the bridge over the Whitewater River near the start of the the hike. Looking up and down the Whitewater River at the bridge. Nice trail! Turn left at this intersection to continue on the Foothills Trail. Interesting information about the Whitewater River Corridor. A rustic bridge requiring a bit more care in crossing. How about that! The Thompson River just above the bridge. Taking a few minutes at the river. Lunch time at the Thompson River. The Thompson River Bridge. Never a complaint from Cutie Pie! Crossing the Thompson River on our way back. it is a steep 0.6 mile climb out of the Thompson River bottom . . . right Dave? A final look downstream at the Thompson River.