UL4 Three lake out-and-back:

The trailhead is the entrance to the provincial campsite at Chute Lake. You may be able to park in the campsite if it is not busy, or at the wide spot in the KVR just below this entrance. Proceed east a few steps to the Y-junction, taking the right fork. (This is the Elinor Lake FSR.) Cross Chute Creek and stay on the most-traveled route of the Forest Service Road (FSR) wherever there is a fork or junction, maintaining a southerly general direction. In 2.5 km you will arrive at Eleanor Lake. Note the earth dam at its north end. If water is being diverted into Eleanor Lake, there will be a waterfall across the dam on the south side. If it is running, this is a good place to explore as you may climb behind and above the falls. Exercise caution and supervise children as wet rocks are slippery, and you know children!

Back on the FSR, continue south watching for water to come into view on the east side. There is a campsite on Elinor Lake. Soon you will se a lake through the trees and below. This is Naramata Lake, one of the sources of Robinson Creek which dumps into Okanagan Lake where it has created the point that Naramata village is built on. The dam at the end of Naramata Lake (2.1 km from Elinor Lake’s north end) is a rich environment for wildflowers in mid-summer. Look for Indian Paintbrush, daisies, larkspur, lupine, mullen, goldenrod and others. After exploring, return to trailhead by reversing your route.

For those who are cycling, the continuation on to the KVR is inviting, being slightly downhill for a while longer before making a sharp descent to the Third Level of the KVR. Exercise normal down-hill cautions and the route is safe. Turn north at the KVR to complete the circle to trailhead.

Hikes may wish to extend their hike by employing vehicle shuttle.