Any steep climbs or scary descents to avoid in Central British Columbia?
Gypsy Girl said
03:31 AM Aug 25, 2013
We have about 3-4 weeks to see the lower parts of BC and would love any advice on locations or routes that work well. We're a 32' Class A with toad. In Hope, BC, tonight thinking of going Highway 1 east to Cashe Creek then over to Kamloops and Pentitcton, Okanagan area. The mountains here are majestic just don't want any real surprises. Thanks
Laura and Bunk said
07:00 AM Aug 25, 2013
Stay off 99 from Cache Creek to Vancover with the rig. Beautiful drive in a car. I had checked it out on the map and we did a side trip. Saw a 40 footer with toad heading down. Worried about him the whole time. Brakes on the Jeep were smoking can not imagine taking the rig. Most of the roads are good. Long hills, mostly 6% grades and some gentle curves, not bad. Most roads have passing lanes.
Gypsy Girl said
03:40 PM Aug 25, 2013
Laura and Bunk,
Thanks so much, that's exactly what I needed to know! I'm having a harder time findingclimbs here in Canada, this was so helpful, we'll heed the warning.
NWescapee said
09:17 PM Aug 27, 2013
Have not done that drive since aquiring our current rig. The area around Okanagon region had lots of winding roads but we felt comfortable towing our TT we had at that time. One thing we did notice, there are tons of wineries in the Okanagon region, fun to visit, but not fun to drive with winery visitors who had been to 1-2 more wineries and were behind the wheel. We spent about 12 days there in 3 different provincial parks and enjoyed it immensely. We did quickly decide to do the driving when we were towing in the morning before the winery visitors had time to go to many wineries. We also did the trip to Revelstoke and Canada's Glacier National Park, there were some definite challenges in that drive but it was beautiful and worth the effort.
mjlitz said
07:23 PM Aug 28, 2013
You should be fine doing that route and enjoy the beautiful scenery. We have just come back to Vancouver after touring around that area. The only really bad area, would be if you are coming back to Hope. From Princeton to Hope, we stayed unhooked. We are in a 30' Class C and pull a 2002 Tracker. When there is a steep incline or decline, we unhook. On the steep declines, husband shifts in 2nd or even 1st - not so hard on the brakes. Also if you are going in and out of Osoyoos it is both steep in and out.
We also avoid the Coquihalla Highway, very long and steep inclines and declines. Better to stay on Hwy 1.
If you need any help with places to stay - ask away. There are some really beautiful spots - some free.
We have about 3-4 weeks to see the lower parts of BC and would love any advice on locations or routes that work well. We're a 32' Class A with toad. In Hope, BC, tonight thinking of going Highway 1 east to Cashe Creek then over to Kamloops and Pentitcton, Okanagan area. The mountains here are majestic just don't want any real surprises. Thanks
Laura and Bunk,
Thanks so much, that's exactly what I needed to know! I'm having a harder time findingclimbs here in Canada, this was so helpful, we'll heed the warning.
We also avoid the Coquihalla Highway, very long and steep inclines and declines. Better to stay on Hwy 1.
If you need any help with places to stay - ask away. There are some really beautiful spots - some free.
You will love the drive.
Safe travels
Melissa