Hike destination ideas at local area parks

Here is a list of some of the trails that can be found in and around Kelowna. They have been ranked from easy to difficult.

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.

McDougall Rim

Moderate-Difficult

The trailhead for McDougall Rim is located three kilometres north of Highway 97 on Bartley Road in Westside. The last 1.5 kilometres of road is unpaved (please be sure to obey property owner’s signs and drive slowly). The trail follows the ridgeline above Rose Valley Lake and Lambly and Douglas Creeks. Marshy areas, rock outcroppings.

Angel Springs

Moderate, four kilometres (one way)

The trail to Angel Springs is four kilometres 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 KLO Road to McCulloch Road then to June Springs Road. Follow June Springs to Little White Forest Service Road.

Knox Mountain/Paul’s Tomb

Easy-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 west side in Glenrosa. To access the park from downtown Kelowna take Highway 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 Highway 97 across the bridge toward Westside, turn right on Bartley Road. Take Bartley 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.