Difficulty: Medium

Rating: 4/5

Duration: 4hr / 10km

Accessibility: Car

McDougal rim

Description:

McDougal Rim is a fantastic hike for everybody. It's car accessible, easy and has an amazing payoff. To top it off, it's just a 20-minute drive from downtown Kelowna.

Start the hike with an intense incline for 5-10 minutes depending on your pace. After that, it's all gradual incline and beautiful views.

Bring a friend new to hiking, your dog, heck bring your mom! Everybody will have an amazing time at the cliff-side view of the Okanagan Lake. Don't forget to get an amazing shot for Instagram!

Directions:

This hike is approximately 15 minutes drive from downtown Kelowna.

  1. Coming from Kelowna drive over the bridge towards West Kelowna.
  2. Take a right at Bartley Rd.
  3. Shortly after, take a left onto Shannon Lake Rd.
  4. Take your next right to get back onto Bartley rd.
  5. Follow this road for 2.0km past the farms and wineries until you reach a clearing with markings for the trailhead. 
  6. Park your vehicle to begin the hike.

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GPS Coordinates:

  • Parking / trailhead: 49.885116, -119.588433

Features:

  • Viewpoint
  • Cliffs
  • Views of Kelowna
  • Views of Okanagan Lake
  • Dog Friendly