Kelowna Hikes
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Try out one of our local hikes, all within an hour of downtown Kelowna!
Bear Creek
DIFFICULTY: EASY
RATING: 2.5/5
DURATION: 1HR / 3KM
ACCESSIBILITY: CAR
FEATURES:
- Waterfall
- Creek
- Cliffsides
- Canyon
- Lake views
- Dog friendly (on leash)
- Jogging trail
Black Mountain
DIFFICULTY: MEDIUM
RATING: 3.5/5
DURATION: 3HR / 12KM
ACCESSIBILITY: CAR
FEATURES:
- Panoramic views of Kelowna
- Lake views
- Dog Friendly
- Summit
Blue Grouse Mountain
DIFFICULTY: EASY
RATING: 3.5/5
DURATION: 5HR / 8KM
ACCESSIBILITY: CAR
FEATURES:
- Viewpoint
- View of Kelowna
- Views of Okanagan Lake
- Dog friendly
- Climbing area
- Cliffs
BX Falls
DIFFICULTY: EASY
RATING: 3.5/5
DURATION: 1HR / 3KM (ONE-WAY)
ACCESSIBILITY: CAR
FEATURES:
- Waterfall
- Creek
- Dog Friendly
- No Cell Service
Carrot Mountain
DIFFICULTY: MEDIUM
RATING: 3/5
DURATION: 3HR / 6KM
ACCESSIBILITY: CAR
FEATURES:
- Creek
- Waterfall
- Views of West Kelowna
- Summit
- Lake Views
Christie Falls
DIFFICULTY: MEDIUM
RATING: 5/5
DURATION: 1-2HR / 3KM
ACCESSIBILITY: SUV
FEATURES:
Waterfall
Rope swing!
Creek
Rope-assisted path
Cave
Climbing walls
No cell service
Cougar Canyon
DIFFICULTY: MEDIUM
RATING: 3.5/5
DURATION: 3HR / 3KM
ACCESSIBILITY: CAR
FEATURES:
- Views of Kalamalka Lake
- Cliffs
- Cougar Canyon views
- Climbing areas.
- Dog friendly
Crawford Falls
DIFFICULTY: EASY
RATING: 3.5/5
DURATION: 2HR / 3KM
ACCESSIBILITY: CAR
FEATURES:
- Waterfall
- Cliff faces
- Canyon
- Creek
- Climbing area
Divide Lake
DIFFICULTY: MEDIUM
RATING: 3/5
DURATION: 5-6HR / 18KM
ACCESSIBILITY: CAR
FEATURES:
- Lake
- Views of Okanagan Lake
- Climbing Areas
- Campsites
- Dog friendly
- Jogging Trail
Fintry Falls
DIFFICULTY: EASY
RATING: 3.5/5
DURATION: <1HR / 1KM
ACCESSIBILITY: CAR
FEATURES:
- Waterfall
- Lake Views
- Dog Friendly
- Creek
Gem Lake
DIFFICULTY: MEDIUM
RATING: 4/5
DURATION: 4HR / 9.5KM
ACCESSIBILITY: CAR
FEATURES:
- Lake
- Dog Friendly
- Mountain views
- Summit
Layer Cake Canyon
DIFFICULTY: EASY
RATING: 3/5
DURATION: 2HR / 4.5KM
ACCESSIBILITY: CAR
FEATURES:
- Dog Friendly
- Creek
- Zipline
- Climbing areas
- Jogging Trail
McDougal Rim
DIFFICULTY: MEDIUM
RATING: 4/5
DURATION: 4HR / 10KM
ACCESSIBILITY: CAR
FEATURES:
- Viewpoint
- Cliffs
- Views of Kelowna
- Views of Okanagan Lake
- Dog Friendly
Mount Boucherie
DIFFICULTY: HARD
RATING: 4/5
DURATION: 1-2HR / 3KM
ACCESSIBILITY: CAR
FEATURES:
- Summit
- Lake views
- Steep Climb
- Views of Kelowna
- Climbing areas
Oyama Lake
DIFFICULTY: EASY
RATING: 4.5/5
ACCESSIBILITY: SUV
KAYAKING SPOT
FEATURES:
- Kayaking area
- Lake
- Campsites
- Dog Friendly
Oyama Lookout
DIFFICULTY: EASY
RATING: 4/5
ACCESSIBILITY: CAR
DRIVE UP VIEW
FEATURES:
- Views of Oyama
- Views of Kalamalka Lake
- Dog Friendly
Paul's Tomb
DIFFICULTY: EASY
RATING: 3.5/5
DURATION: <1HR / 3KM
ACCESSIBILITY: CAR
FEATURES:
- Lake
- Dog friendly
- Jogging trail
- Cliff jumping
- Beach
- Picnic spot
Rose Valley Lake
DIFFICULTY: EASY
RATING: 3.5/5
DURATION: 1HR / 3KM
ACCESSIBILITY: CAR
FEATURES:
- Lake
- Cliffs
- Dog Friendly
- Jogging trail
- Biking trails
- Fishing
- Skating
Smiley Face
DIFFICULTY: EASY
RATING: 4/5
DURATION: 1-2HR / 7KM KAYAK
KAYAKING
FEATURES:
- Kayaking area
- Cliff Jumping
- Lake
Sugarloaf Mountain
DIFFICULTY: MEDIUM
RATING: 3.5/5
DURATION: 1.5HR / 4.5KM
ACCESSIBILITY: CAR
FEATURES:
- Lookout
- Lake Views
- Cliff Faces
- Dog Friendly
FEATURES:
- Summit
- Lake Views
- Dog Friendly
- No cell service
Terrace Mountain
DIFFICULTY: MEDIUM
RATING: 4.5/5
DURATION: 2-3HR / 10KM
ACCESSIBILITY: SUV
FEATURES:
- Kayaking Area
- Cliff jumping
- Lake
Z-Cliffs
DIFFICULTY: EASY
RATING: 4/5
DURATION: 2HR / 9.5KM KAYAK
ACCESSIBILITY: CAR