Still one of the best hikes in the Okanagan! Lots of groups out today for a spring hike. Up and back 2 hours.
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2018/APR/15 – Okanagan Rail Trail
All spring I have been noticing work being done on the OK trail trail and although it is still officially closed, I couldn't wait and had to take a peek today. Starting from rails + trails I went...
2018/APR/15 – McKinley Mountain
Today we noticed that google had a new icon on the map for McKinley Mountain park. Intriguing. But there was no other information how to access the mountain or any trip reports. We grabbed the...
McKinley Mountain – Bring the Kids
McKinley Mountain's Summit Trail, is one of the newest trails near Kelowna. There isn't a whole lot to it - a short 20 minute hike up a series of switchbacks to a couple benches with a view. Given...
Angel Springs – A Mediocre but Worthwhile Forest Walk
Angel Springs trail is a pleasant walk on the slopes below the KVR trail in Myra Canyon. Normally it wouldn't be helpful in noting there are a handful of interpretive signs lining the trail but...
2018/APR/8 – KLO Creek + Angel Springs
It looks like April is still too early this year for a hike up Myra Canyon. Today I completed the KLO Creek + Angel Springs loop but it wasn't a walk in the park.
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2018/APR/7 – Blue Hawk Mine
For years I have wanted to see if I could find the entrance to Blue Hawk Mine. Today I just went for it. I drove the car as far as I could and then walked/ran the rest of the way. I had heard...
Bluehawk Mine – Mysterious hole abandoned in the hills
All I can discern about Bluehawk mine is that it was open for a year in 1934, some gold was found and then it was abandoned. The opening to the mine is just off a well trodden path of the Bear...
2018/MAR/03 – Spion Kop
March seems appropriate for the first hike of the season despite this year's winter maintaining a firm hold and many still heading regularly to the ski hills. Spion Kop is most often a perfect...
Scenic Canyon – Rock Ovens and Layer Cakes
Scenic Canyon Regional Park is a great one for the whole family, featuring a variety of trails and an opportunity to gawk at both of Kelowna's most spectacular geological wonders (Rock Ovens and...