Hope

We are getting close to the West Coast, with only 150 kms to Pacific Border RV Park in White Rock. It is time to spend a couple of nights in Hope, get our bikes back on the road and explore the Othello Tunnels a short distance out of Hope.

These tunnels were built in the late 1800's and the early part of the 20th century. It is a terrific site to see the engineering that went into their building. There are 5 tunnels on this section of the Kettle Valley Railway that connected Hope to the Okanagan Valley. The rail service operated until the mid 1950's and carried both passengers and freight.

 It was a good bike ride but had to dismount in the tunnels.

 Through several tunnels it is necessary to have a flashlight, especially those with a curve...no light at the end of the tunnel!

The trail continues for several kms after clearing the last tunnel