Popular Day Hikes: South-Central Okanagan — Revised & Updated
Kelowna - Penticton - Oliver
About the Book
Featuring a fresh design and the most current route updates, Popular Day Hikes is a bestselling series of books written for visitors and locals looking to hike scenic trails from well-established staging areas.
Located in south-central British Columbia and situated between the Cascade and Columbia mountain ranges, the Southern Okanagan Valley extends from Kelowna to Osoyoos. Popular Day Hikes: South-Central Okanagan describes 35 accessible treks around Kelowna, West Kelowna and Westside Road as well as Penticton, Naramata, Oliver, Osoyoos, Summerland, Peachland and Keremeos. Featuring robust vineyards, fruit orchards, desert-like grasslands, rich marshes, ponderosa pine forests, towering cliffs, large lakes, salmon streams, modest peaks and a tremendous diversity of animal and plant life, this stunning and diverse area is rich with dozens of unique hiking routes. Some of the trips included are:
- Angel Springs
- Knox Mountain Park
- Black Knight Mountain
- Canyon Falls
- McDougall Rim Viewpoints
- Rose Valley Regional Park
- Skaha Bluffs
- Rock Ovens Park
- Ellis Ridge Trail
- Keremeos Columns
Each hike includes:
- detailed directions to trailheads
- colour maps and photographs
- seasonal information
- round-trip distances
- trail commentary
- difficulty ratings
Reviews
“If you’re a newcomer to the Okanagan, looking for a good range of shorter hikes for evening or half day outings, or just interested in getting started in hiking, then these are excellent additions to your bookshelf.” – Ormsby Review
“…easy to follow, consistently laid out, and a great introduction to the easier hikes in the region.” – Ormsby Review