Hike The Okanagan

Hike The Okanagan Free hiking club and online trail database for Okanagan adults; established in 2011.

Every member is welcome to host hikes; there is no single dedicated hike leader.

Myra Canyon: Full LoopDistance: 17.8 km (round-trip)Elevation gain: 840 mExpected time (solo): 4 hrExpected time (group)...
09/10/2026

Myra Canyon: Full Loop

Distance: 17.8 km (round-trip)
Elevation gain: 840 m
Expected time (solo): 4 hr
Expected time (group): 5 hr 30 min
Difficulty: Difficult
Dogs: On-Leash
Road access: Dirt Road (Graded)

This moderate hike takes you north of the trestles following a scenic route through Myra Canyon.
The trail takes about four to five hours and follows the perimeter of the park entailing several lookout points and views overlooking the canyon and Kelowna. The first 1.5 to 2 hours is a very steady but moderate ascent until the Bellevue Access fork. After which, the trail plateaus and begins its descent.
There is one creek crossing within the first hour of hiking, but then it is non-existent until...

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Volunteer-led hikes and galleries: Trail conditions, access, ownership, and rules can change at any time. Photos and user-submitted content may be outdated and are not trail guidance. You are responsible for checking current conditions, permissions, laws, and risks before visiting. Outdoor activities involve inherent risk, and we are not liable for injury, loss, trespass, or damage from use of this page or content. Contact us if something appears outdated.

Little White MountainDistance: 10.78 km (round-trip)Elevation gain: 598 mExpected time (solo): 3 hr 30 minDifficulty: Di...
09/09/2026

Little White Mountain

Distance: 10.78 km (round-trip)
Elevation gain: 598 m
Expected time (solo): 3 hr 30 min
Difficulty: Difficult
Dogs: On-Leash

This gorgeous alpine hike extends into the forest south of Myra and west of Idabel Lake. It offers a short but challenging ascent, followed by a beautiful plateau with meadows, ponds, and ridge-line views of the valleys. ABSOLUTELY do not attempt this hike prior to mid-June as the snow will likely still be covering substantial portions of the trail!

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Volunteer-led hikes and galleries: Trail conditions, access, ownership, and rules can change at any time. Photos and user-submitted content may be outdated and are not trail guidance. You are responsible for checking current conditions, permissions, laws, and risks before visiting. Outdoor activities involve inherent risk, and we are not liable for injury, loss, trespass, or damage from use of this page or content. Contact us if something appears outdated.

Spion Kopje: Ridgeline/Tower/Paintbrush LoopDistance: 5.92 km (round-trip)Elevation gain: 449 mExpected time (solo): 1 h...
09/09/2026

Spion Kopje: Ridgeline/Tower/Paintbrush Loop

Distance: 5.92 km (round-trip)
Elevation gain: 449 m
Expected time (solo): 1 hr 15 min
Expected time (group): 1 hr 45 min
Difficulty: Difficult
Route type: Loop
Dogs: On-Leash

This series of trails to the peak of the Spion Kop mountain is one of the easier paths to the top of the mountain, but still requires a very good degree of personal fitness and agility. If you are up for the challenge, follow a pathway through ponderosa pine and bunch grass to spectacular views of the Okanagan valley.
The battle of Spion Kop took place in South Africa on the hilltop of Spioenkop in 1900, along the Tugela River during the second Boer War. It is suggested that a veteran of the...

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Volunteer-led hikes and galleries: Trail conditions, access, ownership, and rules can change at any time. Photos and user-submitted content may be outdated and are not trail guidance. You are responsible for checking current conditions, permissions, laws, and risks before visiting. Outdoor activities involve inherent risk, and we are not liable for injury, loss, trespass, or damage from use of this page or content. Contact us if something appears outdated.

Bear Creek: Canyon Rim TrailDistance: 2.62 km (round-trip)Elevation gain: 232 mExpected time (solo): 40 minExpected time...
09/09/2026

Bear Creek: Canyon Rim Trail

Distance: 2.62 km (round-trip)
Elevation gain: 232 m
Expected time (solo): 40 min
Expected time (group): 50 min
Difficulty: Easy
Route type: Loop
Dogs: On-Leash

Still closed as of April 2026!
Dedicated to trail constructer, BC Parks Ranger Dave Brewer, who designed the trail in 1981, the Bear Creek Canyon Rim trail is manageable for hikers of all difficulties. It's important to note that the trail parking lot is closed from mid-October until the spring; however, parking roadside is available.The trail entails staircases and bridges and takes you along the rim of the canyon to upper viewpoints of Okanagan Lake and downtown Kelowna. The creek below...

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Volunteer-led hikes and galleries: Trail conditions, access, ownership, and rules can change at any time. Photos and user-submitted content may be outdated and are not trail guidance. You are responsible for checking current conditions, permissions, laws, and risks before visiting. Outdoor activities involve inherent risk, and we are not liable for injury, loss, trespass, or damage from use of this page or content. Contact us if something appears outdated.

Knox: Grainger Summit LoopDistance: 5.73 km (round-trip)Elevation gain: 443 mExpected time (solo): 1 hr 30 minExpected t...
09/08/2026

Knox: Grainger Summit Loop

Distance: 5.73 km (round-trip)
Elevation gain: 443 m
Expected time (solo): 1 hr 30 min
Expected time (group): 2 hr
Difficulty: Difficult
Route type: Loop
Dogs: On-Leash

Often confused with the main hiking area on Knox Mountain Park, the Grainger subsection, is to the east of Clifton Road and is an entirely separate natural area.
The trail network began heavy development during 2023 (with plans for trail signage and more). Much of the northern part (above the intersection of Rio Dr & Upper Canyon Dr) of the natural area is not officially reserved as parkland. In the future, it will likely be developed with homes. However, the primary summit is within the park...

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Volunteer-led hikes and galleries: Trail conditions, access, ownership, and rules can change at any time. Photos and user-submitted content may be outdated and are not trail guidance. You are responsible for checking current conditions, permissions, laws, and risks before visiting. Outdoor activities involve inherent risk, and we are not liable for injury, loss, trespass, or damage from use of this page or content. Contact us if something appears outdated.

Stephens Coyote Ridge: Light Blue LakeDistance: 6.17 km (round-trip)Elevation gain: 327 mExpected time (solo): 1 hr 30 m...
09/07/2026

Stephens Coyote Ridge: Light Blue Lake

Distance: 6.17 km (round-trip)
Elevation gain: 327 m
Expected time (solo): 1 hr 30 min
Expected time (group): 2 hr
Difficulty: Average
Route type: Loop
Dogs: On-Leash

This particular trail leads you to a perch overlooking the new Hidden Lake development area and offers one of the best views overlooking Glenmore.
Glenwest Properties, despite the "No Trespassing" signs permits hikers on the dirt pathways at their own risk. Absolutely no motorized vehicles. However, as a courtesy please call Glenwest Properties at (250) 862-1150 for permission. Use the GPS map to find your way through this trail, if possible. There are a number of forks, many of which simply...

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Volunteer-led hikes and galleries: Trail conditions, access, ownership, and rules can change at any time. Photos and user-submitted content may be outdated and are not trail guidance. You are responsible for checking current conditions, permissions, laws, and risks before visiting. Outdoor activities involve inherent risk, and we are not liable for injury, loss, trespass, or damage from use of this page or content. Contact us if something appears outdated.

Canyon Falls via Canyon Falls CtDistance: 1.5 km (round-trip)Elevation gain: 90 mExpected time (solo): 30 minDifficulty:...
09/07/2026

Canyon Falls via Canyon Falls Ct

Distance: 1.5 km (round-trip)
Elevation gain: 90 m
Expected time (solo): 30 min
Difficulty: Average
Dogs: Not Suggested

Crawford/Canyon falls is an absolute gem of Kelowna and is a must-see for everyone. Prior to the end of Summer 2014, this trail required a very steep descent down ropes. However, the City of Kelowna has gone in and completely revamped the trail. It is now substantially less steep and doesn't require any ropes. Though, due to flooding in 2017, the trail was closed due to instability of the cliffside. It remains closed now in July 2018.After arriving at the first waterfall, continue up the...

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Volunteer-led hikes and galleries: Trail conditions, access, ownership, and rules can change at any time. Photos and user-submitted content may be outdated and are not trail guidance. You are responsible for checking current conditions, permissions, laws, and risks before visiting. Outdoor activities involve inherent risk, and we are not liable for injury, loss, trespass, or damage from use of this page or content. Contact us if something appears outdated.

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