Hope BC to Kamloops

[Dui]

Which highway has less grades hwy 1 or 5?

[Sinterior]

Hwy 1 has less grades, much nicer scenery going through the Fraser and Thompson Canyons with several small towns, but takes more time and is not like a freeway. The steepest part is Jackass Mtn. Hwy 5 is a freeway with one long steep uphill section (East bound, Great Bear Snowshed) at about 8%, only one town (Merritt about half way) and is higher in elevation than Hwy1.
I've done both many times without any problems.

[scattershot]

If you're staying in Kamloops, be aware that there is a railway siding across the road from the campgound, and a grade on the highway itself. Pretty noisy, with all the jake brakes on the highway, and humping cars on the siding all night. Just FYI.

[Sinterior]

quote:Originally posted by scattershot

If you're staying in Kamloops, be aware that there is a railway siding across the road from the campgound, and a grade on the highway itself. Pretty noisy, with all the jake brakes on the highway, and humping cars on the siding all night. Just FYI.

Which campground is that?

[HamRad]

We took the Freeway and had no troubles at all. Good road.

When we got to Kamloops we found a CG south of town a few miles. Very rustic but nice enough and NO road or rail noise. Some wind noise. Enjoy. Dennis

[moutard2]

Take highway 5 and relax. It's quick, 4 lane divided all the way and scenic. Highway 1 is a 2 lane killer IMHO!

[hookman]

I would use either way. I have pulled the Montana up Hwy. 1 several times to 100 Mile House and I pulled our other trailer up Hwy. 5. I will be pulling our Montana up Hwy. 5 next year when we move to Kelowna. You will have no problem on either route. Enjoy your trip.