Okanagan Rail Trail

An easy day, exactly when you need one.

trail50.023, -119.397

If you're looking for an easy day with cycling, Okanagan Rail Trail is a solid pick.

Not the pick for solitude or a rugged wilderness day.

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Pedestrians
Cyclists
Nature Excursion
Urban Experience
Cycling
exploration
Biking
Walking
Hiking
Recreation
Explore the Rail Trail
Scenic walks
Snowshoeing

Overview

A spectacular lakeside trail that hugs the shores of Kalamalka Lake, suitable for all ages and stages.

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Quick Facts

Type: trail
Coordinates: 50.0232, -119.3973

What you can do here

snowshoeing
Hiking
Walking
Biking
Cycling
Cyclists
exploration
Explore the Rail Trail
Nature Excursion
Pedestrians
Recreation
Scenic walks
Urban Experience

Good to know

Getting there & parking: Visit the Vernon side of the Rail Trail for views of Kalamalka Lake.
Facilities: Interpretive sites
Heritage markers
Artwork
Contact: Website — Visit the Okanagan Rail Trail website if you would like to donate to trail development.

More details

length of trail when completed: 52 km
combined estimated population of communities along the trail: 212,000
estimated number of annual uses by year 5: 588,000
cultural and recreational points of interest within 500 meters of the trail: 43
Length: 52km
Points of interest: 43 points of interest along the way
Trail length: 50KM one-way trip
Trail grade: 1.5%
Views: Wood and Kalamalka Lake
Notable sections for children: Carney Pond by UBCO, Kaloya Regional Park
Trail surface: Smooth packed gravel and paved pathways. Coldstream and Lake Country sections are surfaced with compact crushed aggregate, and the developed section in Kelowna is paved.
Trail length: 50km
Trail features: Smooth grade path, beautiful sites, and shoreline views.
The Full Trail: Whether your journey takes you along the beautiful shores of Kalamalka or Wood Lake in the northern section, or the vibrant urban sections in Kelowna, the Okanagan Rail Trail is an experience to be savoured.
Trail Info: Pedestrians and cyclists are welcome to explore the completed sections of the Okanagan Rail Trail.

2. Okanagan Rail Trail for a bike or run

Length: Over 50 km of historic railway leveled out for easy access.

Move Your Body

Trail features: Flat trails and stunning fall views
Trail section: Longest completed section runs from Lake Country to Vernon, alongside Wood Lake and Kalamalka Lake

Parks & Outdoor Space

Route: Runs from downtown Kelowna to the Kelowna International Airport, then resumes north of Kelowna in Lake Country

Lake Country

Trail length: 16.3km section in Lake Country, part of a 48.5km trail from Downtown Kelowna to the north end of Kalamalka Lake.

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