Trailhead is a gravel cut located just above the cattle-guard on Arawana Forest Service Road. Park in the "pit" of the
cut. At the southeast edge of the gravel cut, a logging road heads east. After a short sharp climb, the road opens into a
meadow. Proceed to the northwest end of the meadow and pick up the double track trail. Along this track, look for an abandoned
bicycle jump-ramp, and let your imagination soar. It is worth a short walk uphill to examine the on-ramp!
What to look for
Vegetation and forest floor
The Cougar’s den and its dominant position re game trails
Fairy Slipper below the den (in May)
The Canyon, with different vegetation
Ramps for crazy bikers
Vistas from the Canyon rim
Back on the trail, continue until the trail becomes poorly defined just before intersecting a cross trail that follows
the canyon rim. As you turn west, look up to the ridge that terminates at the canyon rim. The glacial erratic boulder you
see has below it a natural small cave that has, in the past, been an active cougar’s den. Pick a line and climb to the
rock, then skirt below and north of it to spot the lair.
Once you descend to the trail, follow it down along the rim. Take time to enjoy the views and to listen to the roar of
Naramata Creek in the canyon below. Be cautious, as the trail is steep in places. After a kilometer or so, the trail will
level out. Look here for a vehicle track that circles back out to Arawana FSR, perhaps 500 meters away. Hike back up the roadH
Hike back up the FSR to the trailhead (unless you set up a car shuttle.)
