The north end of the Batchelor Range can be reached from the Deep Lake area by hiking the Grasslands Community Trail in the Lac du Bois Grasslands Protected Area, then going cross-country up the ridge from the north end.   From the trailhead for the Deep Lake Trail to the top of the ridge is a climb of about 581 m (1900 ft).   There are series of hilltops in the Batchelor Range, so we can go up and down several before looping back.    The loop route back for us was off-trail and steep.   The total distance was over 12 km.

There is little shade on this route so it is a better hike for late spring or alternately, in early fall.   It is a demanding route,  and some navigation will be required along the ridge and down the slopes.   The views from the top are rewarding and worth the effort.

Some photos from this hike are shared here.    Click the title for the Google Photos album.

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We are planning to do some more exploring in the Deep Lake area in the fall.