Waterfalls

Cascade Falls is a scenic waterfall that can be experienced from a suspension bridge above the river. The short walk uphill to the falls makes the long drive worth the trip.

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Hiking Trails

Camping

Tenting

Sky Diving

Bungee Jumping

Cliff Diving

Paddle Boarding 

Caving

Mountain Biking

The Cascade Falls are not comparable with really high falls, but they are pretty great. Specially the river nearby the picnic area , it's awesome.

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Cascade Falls & Bridge

Bridge

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Love it here! Excellent hike that is quite strenuous at times, not the best for the elderly as it has a part where you need to rappel down a rope. Worth it for the waterfall and the view!

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Christie Falls

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In the fall, this place looks like something out of a Disney movie. It’s amazing.

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Nakusp Hot Springs Trail

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Trophy Mountain

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Fast & easy. Really something to see if you get the chance! Can be quite busy however.

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Othello Tunnels

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Needle Peak

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Trail Networks

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This full perimeter loop begins with a quick right-turn to ascend to the top of the popular eastern summit, which over looks the city. then, after a brief descent into the neck of the valley, follow a winding trail northward around the brim of the lake to the west side, past marshlands featuring numerous bullrushes. approximately at the mid-point of the west side of the lake, turn right and head up the side of mcdougall rim (sweet st marker). continue to an incredible rock archway that you duck under (city on the edge of forever/cave) to progress to the true summit. meander down the mountain, keeping right at all forks to pass by a giant rock monolith and arrive at the trailhead.

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Rose Valley: Perimeter Loop

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Rose Valley Trail Network

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Cougar Canyon

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The Grouse Grind

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Othello Tunnels is an easy, but oh so worth it stop along the Coquihalla highway just north from Hope, BC. An old network of rail tunnels carved through large rock faces and next to some dramatic waterfalls. 

The Grouse Grind® is a 2.9-kilometre trail up the face of Grouse Mountain, commonly referred to as “Mother Nature’s Stairmaster.”

Cooperatively supported by Grouse Mountain Resort and Metro Vancouver Regional Parks, this trail is very challenging. Keep in mind that there is a wide range of mountaintop trails that might better suit the average hiker.

Cougar Canyon in Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park is a beautiful afternoon hike just a short drive from Vernon, BC. It’s a decent bike trail as well and there are plenty of rock climbers out enjoying the canyon.

This all-season trail provides great spring, summer and fall hiking, biking and horseback riding and some winter snowshoeing. The trail

meanders along the side slope above the Kuskanax Creek from just outside Nakusp up the valley to the Nakusp Hotsprings, following the

pioneers’ original packhorse route of 1912.

The first three or four kms wander through lofty cedar and hemlock stands, which thrive in the ideal moist habitat created by rain from

eastbound clouds crossing the Selkirk Mountains. Under the towering canopy exists a diverse undergrowth of mosses, Western yew, Devil’s

club, huckleberry, oak fern, lady fern, maidenhair fern and smaller wild ginger, sarsaparilla, fairy slipper, Queen’s cup and wintergreen.

Remnants of burnt out tree stumps stand like sentinel ghosts from times past, providing evidence of the natural fires that used to regularly

sweep through BC’s interior valleys.

There are plenty of reasons why you might want to plan an adventure to Well's Gray Provincial Park, and Trophy Mountain is one of them. At 2575 meters (8448 ft), it's one of the tallest mountains in the park. This subalpine hike provides an enjoyable trek with a wide variety of biomes.

Near the trailhead, you'll find a couple hours of young and old forests, both lush and thriving with easy to follow paths and a slow, enjoyable climb. A few kilometres in, the trail opens out into one of the hike's most well known features—seasonal meadows you're unlikely to find elsewhere. Glacier Lilies bloom gold in late June or early July, followed by a rainbow of colour when Mountain Daisies, Indian Paintbrush, Arctic Lupine, and a myriad of other flowers bloom (into early August). Towards the top, you'll find the subalpine firs bordered by glacier covered slopes. Trophy Mountain is also a popular backcountry ski touring and snow shoeing area.

Needle Peak is a beautiful, 13km subalpine hike along the Coquihalla Highway. Starting this hike you’ll find a steep switchback climb through a lush forest. After an hour or so, the trail levels off and you’ll experience beautiful sweeping views of the surrounding mountains (including Yak Peak across the highway). Half way in you’ll reach a ridge covered in Inuksuks. To the left is Needle Peak and off the the right, another hour or two, is a pristine glacial lake (a wonderful place for backcountry camping). Behind the lake is the rise to neighbouring Flatiron mountain. 

The hike is well worth it and a must for serious adventurers in BC.

Waterfall

Needle Peak Lake

A scenic hike, this trail through Rose Valley Regional Park offers panoramic views, interesting geological formations and plenty of wildlife along the way. 

The path is a moderate to hard one, involving steep inclines and sudden drop-offs in areas, you may also come into contact with the lake, so be sure to wear shoes appropriate for muddy conditions, especially in the spring. 

Rose Valley was created by water during de-glaciation when a large block of ice occupied okanagan lake, eventually the melt water from the ice created a channel through the land. the park was also home to a volcano, the remnants of this provide caves created by lava air bubbles and different geological structures.

The trails are marked by usage rather than signs, steep inclines and sudden drop-off are common, if you are cycling be aware of the terrain, stunts are not permitted. 

Most of the trails loop back to the beginning. for a shorter route, you can backtrack providing you remember which way you came.

Parking

Alternate Start

fintry falls leads you to a wooden staircase through the forested canyon to spectacular views of its three waterfalls and deep pools. 

the set of trails begins just after the fintry campground. once at the top, you have the option to jump the fence and cross a narrow cement beam to reach a tiny waterfall and pool. you can also detour off-trail and view the remains of an old suspension bridge hanging over shorts creek.

deer and the protected california bighorn sheep are prominent in fintry park, it is also home to moose, bears, lynx, coyotes and other wild animals - cougar sightings are not uncommon. birding opportunities include sighting the red-listed western grebe, ruffed grouse, northern goshawk, great horned owl and the pileated woodpecker.

a short hike, options to extend your day include taking historical trails to visit the likes of fintry's manor house. a bald eagle's nest is also located near the fintry packing house.

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Fintry Falls

The Paul's Tomb trail does indeed lead to the tomb of the Paul family. Rembler Paul was one of kelowna's pioneers and quite the eccentric, his decision to build a large tomb for his family in the early 1900s can be viewed once you near the bottom of this 2km hike. 

The path can be accessed from two places, at the end of poplar point drive, or more frequently from the car park at the first lookout on knox mountain. the second option includes a bit of a steep decline down the gravel path. 

Although the tomb is an interesting aspect, the beach at the bottom is the real treat along with a secluded swimming hole and beautiful views of the lake.

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Pauls Tomb: Knox Mountain

Upper Parking

Lower Parking

Spahats creek falls, also called spahats falls, is a waterfall on spahats creek within wells gray provincial park of british columbia, canada. common references place the falls at around 60 m (197 ft) tall, but taking into account the second tier, it is closer to 75–80 meters tall. It is a popular stop for tourists and especially motorcoach tours since it is only 10 km (6.2 mi) off the busy yellowhead highway.

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Sphats Falls

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Othello Tunnels

Othello Tunnels

The Grouse Grind

Cougar Canyon

Cascade Falls & Bridge

Cascade Falls & Bridge

Nakusp Hot Springs Trail

Nakusp Hot Springs Trail

Trophy Mountain

Needle Peak

Rose Valley: Perimeter Loop

Rose Valley Trail Network

Fintry Falls

Pauls Tomb: Knox Mountain

Sphats Falls