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...
10 excellent trails to hike with kids in the Okanagan
From waterfalls and rugged canyons to panoramic lake views, these ten trails to hike with kids in the Okanagan dish up some of nature's best and are short enough to bring the whole family along...
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...
Camel’s Hump – Lumby’s Favourite Bumps
From the high-point of Hwy 97 from Kelowna to Vernon look right into the valley below. On a clear day, Camel's Hump stands isolated in the Creighton Valley before a backdrop of the mighty...
Kuiper’s Peak – Bring the Kids on this One
Kuiper's Peak Mountain Park is a rocky area just south of Kelowna with great views of the valley and Okanagan lake. The area is virtually treeless thanks to the 2003 fire but this makes for great...
Spion Kop – Shockingly Expansive Views over Okanagan and Kalamalka
You've probably driven by Spion Kop numerous times without noticing it. Even when you look at the peak from the highway it doesn't look like anything special. That's why it's so shocking when...
Sugarloaf Hike – An Okanagan Best Kept Secret
Many countries have their Sugarloaf hike and Canada is no exception. The Okanagan's Sugarloaf is one of those hikes that a local has to mention otherwise you might not ever discover it. It's...
Enderby Cliffs – The Classic Okanagan Hiking Trail
The Enderby Cliffs tower above the northern Okanagan Valley. Stunning views at the top extend as far as Vernon in the south and Salmon Arm to the north.
The hike starts down in the valley...
Mill Creek – Kelowna’s Best Trail With Small Kids
Mill Creek Regional Park, not far from the Kelowna airport is only around 500 square meters, but packs in a lot of but packs in quite a few gems - a couple waterfalls, a few trails, and enough...