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TRAILS
Even our easiest do wonders for the heart.
Here is a list of some of the trails that can be found in a around Kelowna. They have been ranked from easy to difficult.
Kelowna Trails:
- Knox Mountain
- Mission Creek Regional Park
- McDougall Rim
- Angel Springs
- Knox Mountain / Paul’s Tomb
- Glen Canyon Regional Park
- Rose Valley Reservoir
- Bear Creek Provincial Park
- Hardy Falls
- Brant’s Creek / Glenmore Valley Linear Park
- Downtown City Park / Water Front Park
- Mission Creek Regional Park
- Kalamoir Park
- Gellatly Heritage Park / Nut Farm
- Trepanier Creek Linear Park
Knox Mountain
Easy - Moderate
This park is located in the downtown area. Take Ellis Street North all the way to the end to reach the park entrance. Parking is at the bottom of the mountain, at mid point, and at the top. Paul’s Tomb is accessible from Poplar Point Drive. However most trails are accessible from the entrance on Ellis Street. These trails are not for the faint at heart since most are very steep.
Mission Creek Regional Park
Easy - Difficult
This park is located on Springfield Road east of Orchard Park Mall. Cycling Trails run along Mission Creek. Some of the trails are not accessible for bikes so it’s important to check the map at the park entrance. These trails are great for beginners and families.
McDougall Rim
Moderate - Difficult
The trailhead for McDougall Rim is located 3kms north of the Hwy 97 on Bartley Road. The last 1.5kms of road is unpaved (please be sure to obey property owner’s signs and drive slowly). The trail follows ridgeline above Rose Valley Lake and Lambly and Douglas Creeks. Marshy areas, rock outcroppings,
Angel Springs
Moderate 4 kms (one way)
The trail to Angel Springs is 4 kms one way. Though the springs aren’t for bathing, the geological formations and mineral deposits are an interesting sight. The trailhead is located on the east side of Little White Forest Service Road at kilometer four. To reach the trailhead from Kelowna take K.L.O. Road to McCulloch Road then to June Springs Road Follow June Springs to Little White Forest Service Road.
Knox Mountain / Paul’s Tomb
Easy to Difficult
This park is located in the downtown area. To access the trail to Paul’s Tomb take Ellis Street north, turn left onto Poplar Point Drive, follow Poplar Point Drive until you see the park entrance. Parking is limited. To hike other areas of Knox Mountain, take Ellis street north to the top of the mountain. Maps of the trails are available from the City of Kelowna or from Kelowna Tourism.
Glen Canyon Regional Park
Moderate
Glen Canyon is located on the Westside in Glenrosa. To access the park from Downtown Kelowna take Hwy 97 south to Westbank, drive through downtown Westbank, turn right on Lower Glenrosa Road, left on Glenway, and right again on Glengarry. Follow Glengarry to the park entrance. Please, no dogs.
Rose Valley Reservoir
Moderate
To hike the Rose Valley Reservoir, take Hwy 97 across the bridge toward Westbank, turn right on Bartley Road. Take Bartley Road until you cross a cattle guard; find a place to park. Start walking on the main trail until you see the sign indicating the route to Rose Valley Reservoir.
Bear Creek Provincial Park
Moderate – Dogs Allowed
The hike at Bear Creek has a lot of stairs, but the view is well worth it. To reach the park from downtown Kelowna, take Hwy 97 south across the bridge; turn right on Westside Road and follow the signs to the Provincial Park.
Hardy Falls
Easy
The hike to Hardy Falls is located adjacent to Antlers Regional Park in Peachland. The hike is 4 km south of Peachland on Hwy 97.
Brant’s Creek / Glenmore Valley Linear Park
Easy 1 km - No Dogs
This trail is approximately 1 km one way. The park can be entered on Valley Road on the east side of Glenmore Drive, or on the west side of Glenmore Drive on Biggar Road. To enter the park on Valley Road from downtown Kelowna, take Glenmore Drive to Yates; turn right on Yates. There is no parking on Valley Road so you should park on Yates and walk around the corner to the bird sanctuary on Valley Road where the park entrance is located. To enter the park on the other end, take Glenmore to Biggar; turn left on Biggar; drive to the end of the road and park.
Downtown City Park / Water Front Park
Easy 2 kms - No Dogs
The walkway along the lake through City Park and Waterfront Park is accessible from Water Street or Abbott Street in Downtown Kelowna. Just find a place to park downtown and head toward the waterfront. Parking is available in City Park, at the Grand Okanagan Hotel, at the Chapman Parkade off Lawrence, and the Library Parkade off Ellis.
Mission Creek Regional Park
Moderate 12 kms of trail - Dogs allowed
Mission Creek Regional Park includes a linear walking, cycling, and jogging area that follows Mission Creek from the entrance at Springfield Road to Lakeshore Road. There are also some easy hiking trails throughout the park. To access the park from downtown Kelowna; take Hwy 97 to Dilworth Drive; turn right on Dilworth and follow Dilworth to Springfield Road. The park is located at the end of Dilworth where Dilworth bisects Springfield.
Kalamoir Park
Moderate – Dogs allowed but not on the beach.
To access Kalamoir park from downtown Kelowna take Hwy 97 across the bridge; turn left on Boucherie Road, then right on Ogden; left on Thacker; right on Collins Hill Road. Follow Collins Hill road into the park.
Gellatly Heritage Park / Nut Farm
Easy – No Dogs
The Gellatly Nut Farm is located on the Westside of Okanagan Lake on Gellatly Road. To access the park from downtown Kelowna, take Hwy 97 across the bridge, turn left on Boucherie Road, follow Boucherie road along the lake until it turns into Gellatly Road. The portion of Gellatly Road just before the park is unpaved.
Trepanier Creek Linear Park
Moderate 9 kms – Dogs allowed
Trepanier Creek linear park is located on the Westside in Peachland. The park can be accessed from Beach Avenue, just after the boat launch.
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