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Hike Knox Mountain
Kelowna, British Columbia
3.7
5 mi
/ 1000 ft gain
The beauty of Knox Mountain is that it really is a "choose your own adventure" type of place. There is a road that goes all the way to the top, so you can be as lazy as you would like. Hiking from the bottom parking lot to the top takes around an hour, and is well worth it for the views that you get all the way up. There are several trails on the way up, but my favourite is the Pavilion trail t...
Hike to Crawford Falls
Kelowna, British Columbia
4.0
2.5 mi
/ 200 ft gain
Park in the cul-de-sac at Canyon Falls Court - Make sure you park in a spot you are allowed to park in, and don't block any driveways! Hike out to the sign for crawford falls, and head down into the canyon. Once you hit the creek, turn left and walk up along the creek towards the falls. You will hit the first falls which are impressive, but a quick scramble up to the second falls is definitely ...
Hike to Canyon Falls
Kelowna, British Columbia
4.0
Located on Bellevue Creek, the trailhead to find these falls is hidden in suburbia. Take Gordon Drive to Dehart Road to Crawford Road to Westridge Road to Canyon Ridge Crescent and park on Canyon Falls near the fence.Follow that dusty trail into the canyon along the ridge. About 10 minutes on this trail you’ll see a steep path that descends to the lower falls, which is assisted by a series of ...
Ski or Snowboard Big White Ski Resort
Beaverdell, British Columbia
4.5
Big White Ski Resort is located about 56 km southeast of Kelowna in the Southern Interior of British Columbia. Its the highest summit in the Okanagan Highland. It is the third largest resort in British Columbia after Whistler-Blackcomb and Sun Peaks.From Kelowna, follow Highway 33 for 32 km (20 mi) until you reach Big White Road. Another 24 km (15 mi) and you will arrive in the main village whe...
Hike Bluenose Mountain
Vernon, British Columbia
4.0
2.5 mi
/ 820.2 ft gain
Let Bluenose Mountain turn you into a morning person with its spectacular sunrise views! Directions to trail head: Starting from Vernon, head East on Highway 6 for about 12km then turn left onto Learmouth Road. Follow Learmouth Road until you hit a T-junction where you will turn left onto Aberdeen Lake Road. Follow this road for 4km. There will be a small "Bluenose Mountain" sign on the right h...
Rock Climbing Adventures at Skaha Bluffs
Penticton, British Columbia
5.0
With many different walls to choose from, Skaha Bluffs is a phenomenal climbing area for any level of climber. The rock quality is nothing short of phenomenal, and you will learn to trust even the smallest of holds!Because Penticton is in the Okanagan Valley, it does get quite warm. Consider planning your trip for either spring or fall – it's just too hot to climb in the middle of the summer, w...
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