Scenic Canyon Regional Park, Kelowna
Scenic Canyon Regional Park, Kelowna
About Scenic Canyon Regional Park, Kelowna, British Columbia
Scenic Canyon Regional Park is an incredibly gorgeous and underrated hiking area that is located on the outskirts of Kelowna, British Columbia. The park lives up to its name and offers visitors the opportunity to explore a “scenic canyon”, and its amazing geologic formations. The canyon is a must-see attraction for anybody visiting the Okanagan Valley and will take your breath away at every corner.
The park entrance is situated high above the canyon where you will start your hike. Immediately you will pass by a beautiful old pioneer cabin that was generously donated to the park by a local family. Not soon after that, you will be treated to a view of one of the Okanagan’s most interesting formations known as Layer Cake Mountain. The mountain has volcanic origins and is the only one of its kind in the world. Over time the mountain was further carved out by water and wind erosion giving it the odd layers you see on its surface. The erosion in Scenic Canyon is perhaps most evident in the giant rock spire known as the Pinnacle Rock. Keep in mind that the Pinnacle Trail will not take you to the actual spire, but instead lead you to viewpoints where you will get an epic view of this unique formation.
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Scenic Canyon Regional Park, Kelowna
How to Get to Scenic Canyon Regional Park
If coming from Hwy 97 then you will take Gordon Drive. Follow Gordon until you see KLO and take a left. Then continue down KLO, which eventually turns into McCulloch Rd. Keep on following McCulloch until you hit a 4-way stop and take a right in order to keep on McCulloch Rd. Finally, take a left on Field Rd and keep following it till you find the park entrance.
You can also hike or bike into Scenic Canyon by taking the 16.5 km Mission Creek Greenway which has a section that goes right through the park.
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Scenic Canyon Regional Park, Kelowna
Scenic Canyon Regional Park, Kelowna
Hiking Trails of Scenic Canyon Regional Park
Mission Creek Greenway
The Mission Creek Greenway is a 16.5 km easy trail that features splendid scenery and connects to parks, viewpoints, rest stops, picnic areas, and different trail systems.Saskatoon Trail
The Saskatoon Trail is a 1.2 km easy trail that has a gentle slope that leads into the park and eventually joins with the Mission Creek Greenway.Black Bear Trail
The Balck Bear Trail is a 0.81 km moderate trail that branches off from the Mission Creek Greenway and follows the creek for 800m until it reconnects with the Greenway.Pinnacle Trail
The Pinnacle Trail is a 0.24 km difficult trail that is short but steep and connects the Mission Creek Greenway and the Black Bear Trail. This is the trail you take if you want a full-on panoramic view of Pinnacle Rock.Rock Ovens Trail
The Rock Ovens Trail is a 0.2 km easy trail that leads hikers to unique geologic formations that were used by Chinese workers for cooking purposes, hence the name Rock Ovens.Layer Cake Mountain Summit
The Layer Cake Mountain Summit is a 0.66 km moderate trail that takes hikers up to the top of the hill for spectacular views looking out into Scenic Canyon.
Scenic Canyon Regional Park, Kelowna
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