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view all areas »Kelowna trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has mapped hundreds of trails and shared thousands of photos in this region. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, Trail Running, Hiking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Dirtbiking, Snowshoeing, Skiing, Winter Fat Biking, ATVing/Offroading, Adaptive Biking, Nordic Skiing, Horseback, Observed Trials and Snowmobiling. Trails here are often faint trail, flowy and loose. Scenery includes views, lakes and creeks. Common trail features include jumps, drops and berms. Many trails are family friendly and lit for night riding. Amenities include huts and shuttle access. Popular destinations include Big White Ski Resort, Crawford Trails and Spion Kop.
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- Mountain Bike
564 trails
- E-Bike
288 trails
- Gravel Bike
213 trails
- Adaptive Bike
61 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
89 trails
- Horse
45 trails
- Hike
486 trails
- Trail Running
487 trails
- Dirtbike/Moto
146 trails
- Observed Trials
25 trails
- ATV/ORV/OHV
76 trails
- Snowmobile
7 trails
- Snowshoe
113 trails
- Downhill Ski
109 trails
- Nordic Ski
49 trails
Region Details
- 102
- 22
- 129
- 201
- 87
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Region Status
Open as of 13 hours
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 928
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 564
- Trails E-Bike
- 288
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 213
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 61
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 89
- Trails Horse
- 45
- Trails Hike
- 486
- Trails Trail Running
- 487
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 146
- Trails Observed Trials
- 25
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 76
- Trails Snowmobile
- 7
- Trails Snowshoe
- 113
- Trails Downhill Ski
- 109
- Trails Backcountry Ski
- 1
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 49
- Total Distance
- 812 miles
- Total Descent
- 197,213 ft
- Total Vertical
- 6,367 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 7,488 ft
- Reports
- 15,597
- Photos
- 3,962
- Completed Counter
- 223,040
Articles
Details Announced For 'The Mega' Enduro at Gillard
Jan 19, 2026 from pinkbike.com
Race Enduro at Gillard on May 24th for 99 bucks or less.
Gillard Mega Enduro Race Announces 2025 Event Details
May 15, 2025 from pinkbike.com
A new grassroots enduro hits Kelowna.
Video: Tayte Proulx-Royds Shreds Her Home Trails in 'Process Perfected'
Jan 30, 2025 from pinkbike.com
Tayte looks like she's been keeping sharp this off-season.
Video: A Day In The Life with Big White Bike Patrol
Jun 26, 2024 from pinkbike.com
Follow along on a day in the life of Bike Big White’s dedicated patrol team.
Sub Regions
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Big White Bike Park
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- 12
- 9
- 2
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Big White Ski Resort
- 1
- 7
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Black Mountain Regional Park
- 4
- 5
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Crawford Trails
- 2
- 25
- 59
- 17
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Gillard
- 1
- 25
- 18
- 16
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High Rim Trail to Kelowna
- 4
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High Rim Trail to Vernon
- 3
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Knox Mountain Park
- 19
- 21
- 6
- 1
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Knox Mountain Park East
- 7
- 17
- 4
- 1
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Okanagan Mountain Park
- 1
- 5
- 4
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Postill
- 6
- 6
- 2
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Quail Ridge Linear Park
- 6
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Spion Kop
- 8
- 7
- 2
- 1
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Sutherland Hills
- 13
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Thompson Flats
- 6
- 6
- 1
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Timber Ridge Trails
- 5
- 7
- 4
- 1
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Wilden Trail Network
- 14
- 14
- 4
Popular Kelowna Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.4 • 2,375 ft • 2 ft • 1,837 •
Downhill pumptrack style trail with berms, woops, doubles, step downs. Designed as a "youth" skills trail, some sections can be "tight" for longer bikes, bigger wheels and bigger dudes... but its super fun!
• 100 ★ 4.5 • 1,939 ft • 178 ft • 1,795 •
Can be ridden both direction, but primarily is a climb trail. Nice switchbacks that cut some of the boredom riding up Lost Lake.
• 100 ★ 4.2 • 1 mile • 79 ft • 1,769 •
Rock and more rock, nothing overly technical, but there some moderately steep sections with small rock steps. It can get loose and marblely at times. Some short pedal sections, but it mostly sweet, sweet descents. A great trail to...
• 100 ★ 4.4 • 643 ft • 82 ft • 1,667 •
A short, steep trail that provides a link between Magic Estates Trail and Balsamroot Bluff Loop.
• 100 ★ 4.2 • 1 mile • 48 ft • 1,604 •
Mountain bike descent from the top of Knox Mountain. Some older rock roll lines exist but a groomed berm and jump line has been built for the full descent. This is a very short and fast descent with a paved road to the top. There is a...
• 100 ★ 3.4 • 951 ft • 74 ft • 1,481 •
Short multi-use trail section that accesses the upper entrance of the Shale Trail from Knox Mountain Drive.
• 100 ★ 3.7 • 410 ft • 0 ft • 1,416 •
Short section of rock-face that takes you from middle bench to lower bench. This avoids the washed out portion of Earring that is the normal route down to the Stewart Rd. East parking area.
• 100 ★ 4.3 • 1,512 ft • 0 ft • 1,392 •
Rock lines, loose sections, a couple of steep pitches. Several different lines to pick from throughout the trail keep it interesting for multiple laps. It crosses the main Shale Trail line a couple times so look uphill for oncoming...
Kelowna Mountain Bike Routes
The Big 6 Featured
★ 5.0 • 82 miles • 11,717 ft • 32 • Point to Point •
This is an epic ride, Ed Callenders "EdMondo" route completed in 2019 has been updated to include the...
Lower Crawford Loop Featured
★ 3.0 • 4 miles • 693 ft • 11 • Loop •
A tour of the lower crawford trails. Great for a quick rip or to take beginners out to experience real trails.
Beowulf- The loop Featured
★ 3.5 • 22 miles • 4,273 ft • 24 • Loop •
After a 4 year construction to ensure all details were met we’re proud to showcase Beowulf, our minted...
A Longer HillBilly Loop Featured
★ 5.0 • 10 miles • 2,030 ft • 43 • Loop •
An extended climb to the HillBilly Descent.
★ 2.7 • 7 miles • 1,271 ft • 19 •
An Intermediate Circuit beginning and ending at Cosens Bay Parking Lot. This route hits Lookout, which is...
Classic HillBilly Loop Featured
★ 2.4 • 9 miles • 1,686 ft • 21 • Loop •
A great tour of the park with a rewarding descent down HillBilly a classic example of Okanagan single track.
Photos of Kelowna Mountain Bike
Videos of Kelowna Mountain Bike
Current Trail Warnings
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
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| Crawford Trail | Sep 30, 2026 @ 2:53pm (America/Vancouver) Sep 30, 2026 | Ideal | 9jn2XRfw | E-Bike | |
| Bearly There | Sep 9, 2026 @ 6:14pm (America/Vancouver) Sep 9, 2026 | Ideal | Footster | E-Bike | |
| Two Way Radio | Sep 8, 2026 @ 8:26am (America/Vancouver) Sep 8, 2026 | Unknown | bikebigwhite BWTC | Thanks for a great summer see you next season |
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Connector | Oct 4, 2026 @ 8:15am (America/Creston) 17 hours | Ideal | budgiebot | ||
| Middle Bench | Oct 3, 2026 @ 9:14am (America/Creston) 2 days | Ideal | budgiebot | ||
| Pink Hwy | Oct 3, 2026 @ 9:14am (America/Creston) 2 days | Ideal | budgiebot | ||
| Lost Lake Trail | Oct 3, 2026 @ 9:14am (America/Creston) 2 days | Ideal | budgiebot | ||
| Crawford Bench | Oct 3, 2026 @ 9:14am (America/Creston) 2 days | Ideal | budgiebot | ||
| Earring | Oct 3, 2026 @ 9:14am (America/Creston) 2 days | Ideal | budgiebot | ||
| Jekyll Extension | Oct 3, 2026 @ 9:14am (America/Creston) 2 days | Ideal | budgiebot | ||
| Upper Bench | Oct 3, 2026 @ 9:14am (America/Creston) 2 days | Ideal | budgiebot | ||
| Woolley's Revenge | Oct 3, 2026 @ 9:14am (America/Creston) 2 days | Ideal | budgiebot | ||
| Windfall | Oct 3, 2026 @ 9:14am (America/Creston) 2 days | Ideal | budgiebot |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| budgiebot | add | report | activity #105256547 and 9 more | Oct 4, 2026 @ 10:49pm 2 hours |
| AceZach | wishlist | trail | activity #105253848 | Oct 4, 2026 @ 8:45pm 4 hours |
| 9jn2XRfw | add | report | activity #105252806 and 6 more | Oct 4, 2026 @ 7:55pm 5 hours |
| CO4RZ0q | add | photo | activity #105252094 | Oct 4, 2026 @ 7:27pm 6 hours |
| Zackccl8VW | ridden | trail | activity #105251100 and 1 more | Oct 4, 2026 @ 6:55pm 6 hours |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| report | What is the significant issue? | Oct 2, 2026 @ 4:50pm 2 days | ||
| report | Good on ya Chris! | Sep 9, 2026 @ 8:55am Sep 9, 2026 | ||
| trail | Best trail on Crawford! The rock flow is... | Sep 6, 2026 @ 8:24am Sep 6, 2026 | ||
| trail | Wicked trail! Hard to see the entrance and the... | Sep 6, 2026 @ 8:20am Sep 6, 2026 | ||
| report | Thanks for taking the time to report this... | Sep 4, 2026 @ 12:56pm Sep 4, 2026 |
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Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| Big White Bike Park | bike park | Kelowna | |
| Mission Creek Mountain Bike Skills Park | skill park | Kelowna | |
| Rutland Park BMX Track | skill park | Kelowna | |
| Vernon BMX Track | skill park | Kelowna | |
| Big White Slopestyle Centre | skill park | Kelowna |
Local Trail Supporters
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Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 564 | 543 miles | 113,212 ft | 258 miles | 5,994 ft | #37 | #9 | 3,793 | 15,468 | 216 | 187,146 | |
| E-Bike | 288 | 313 miles | 49,531 ft | 136 miles | 5,223 ft | #78 | #16 | 34 | 12,585 | 22 | 14,264 | |
| Gravel Bike | 213 | 280 miles | 24,560 ft | 99 miles | 5,994 ft | #55 | #4 | 4 | 1,127 | 2 | 1,608 | |
| Adaptive Bike | 61 | 70 miles | 8,796 ft | 23 miles | 5,991 ft | #109 | #10 | 1,075 | 2 | |||
| Winter Fat Bike | 89 | 100 miles | 10,935 ft | 36 miles | 4,577 ft | #23 | #6 | 2 | 2,708 | 138 | ||
| Horse | 45 | 134 miles | 13,780 ft | 59 miles | 3,855 ft | #62 | #4 | 3,055 | 2 | 59 | ||
| Hike | 486 | 505 miles | 89,216 ft | 223 miles | 6,368 ft | #61 | #5 | 77 | 14,357 | 6 | 22,510 | |
| Trail Running | 487 | 505 miles | 89,373 ft | 224 miles | 6,368 ft | #73 | #6 | 15 | 14,334 | 11 | 16,643 | |
| Dirtbike/Moto | 146 | 171 miles | 17,152 ft | 67 miles | 4,068 ft | #19 | #8 | 22 | 3,083 | 1 | 445 | |
| Observed Trials | 25 | 79 miles | 7,208 ft | 41 miles | 2,343 ft | #16 | #6 | 4 | 41 | 23 | ||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 76 | 139 miles | 9,898 ft | 53 miles | 4,068 ft | #16 | #3 | 3,048 | 1 | 124 | ||
| Snowmobile | 7 | 20 miles | 397 ft | 4 miles | 1,969 ft | #52 | #6 | 74 | 1 | 18 | ||
| Snowshoe | 113 | 138 miles | 14,505 ft | 40 miles | 4,498 ft | #17 | #4 | 72 | 2 | 794 | ||
| Downhill Ski | 109 | 62 miles | 58,412 ft | 61 miles | 2,444 ft | #12 | #2 | 182 | 12,983 | |||
| Backcountry Ski | 1 | 5,003 ft | 594 ft | 5,003 ft | 594 ft | 67 | 868 | |||||
| Nordic Ski | 49 | 58 miles | 4,583 ft | 21 miles | 4,318 ft | #41 | #8 | 8 | 82 | 2 | 4,377 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Kelowna?
Kelowna has 19 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Kelowna?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Kelowna are:
- Dr. No (4.7/5)
- Casino Royale (4.6/5)
- Rubber Down (4.6/5)
- Balsam Rock (4.5/5)
- KVR/TCT - Myra Canyon (4.5/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Kelowna?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Kelowna are:
- June (2,304 activities)
- August (2,205 activities)
- July (2,190 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Kelowna?
There are 62 parking locations listed in Kelowna. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Kelowna?
The longest trail in Kelowna is Trans Canada Trail - KVR Trail (Arlington to Beaverdell) at 31.4 km. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Kelowna?
The best hiking trails in Kelowna are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Kelowna?
The best trail running trails in Kelowna are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated dirtbiking trails in Kelowna?
The best dirtbiking trails in Kelowna are:
- KVR/TCT - Chute Lake/Highlands Trail to Gillard
- KVR - Gillard
- KVR - Gillard to Myra Canyon
- Moto Alt
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How many trails are in Kelowna?
Kelowna has a total of 928 trails. Of those, 564 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Kelowna to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Kelowna?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Kelowna is Highlands Trail - McCollough to Big Meadow Lake with 1,216 m of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Kelowna?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Kelowna is Highlands Trail - McCollough to Big Meadow Lake with 1,316 m of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Kelowna?
Kelowna supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Dirtbiking, Observed Trials, ATVing/Offroading, Snowmobiling, Snowshoeing, Skiing, Nordic Skiing.
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What bike services are there in Kelowna?
The following bike services are available in Kelowna:
- Bike Shop (19)
- Trail Association (4)
- Coaching & Camps (3)
- Accommodation (1)
- Trail Builders (1)
- Land Managers (1)
- Other (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Kelowna?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Kelowna is Steep Doubletrack with an average grade of 26.8%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Kelowna?
Yes, there are 28 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Kelowna. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Kelowna?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Kelowna are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Kelowna?
The overall region status for Kelowna is Clear / Green. Out of 438 trails:
- Clear / Green: 360
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 20
- Significant Issue / Amber: 15
- Closed: 43
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What are the trail conditions in Kelowna?
Based on trail reports from the past week in Kelowna:
- Ideal: 41 trails
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Can I ride an ebike in Kelowna?
Yes, Kelowna supports e-bike riding. There are 215 trails in Kelowna that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Kelowna?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Kelowna are: View all mountain biking routes in Kelowna.
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What type of bike is most common in Kelowna?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Kelowna are:
- AM (2,176 activities)
- DH (159 activities)
- RD (121 activities)
- XC (109 activities)
- Fat (51 activities)
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What is the highest summit in Kelowna?
The highest summit in Kelowna is Big White Mountain at 2,308 m elevation.
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What are the top sights to see in Kelowna?
There are 2 notable sights in Kelowna. Some of the top sights include: Explore all points of interest in Kelowna.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Kelowna?
The most popular Strava segments in Kelowna are:
- Unnamed Rd Climb (14,612 athletes)
- Myra Canyon WB — Water tower to trestle 7 (14,557 athletes)
- Kettle Valley Rail Trail Climb (14,389 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Kelowna?
There are 265 technical trail features (TTFs) in Kelowna. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Kelowna.
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What trails are closed in Kelowna?
There are currently 43 closed trails in Kelowna. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 360
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 20
- Significant Issue / Amber: 15
- Closed: 43
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Kelowna?
Yes, there are 61 accessible/adaptive trails in Kelowna. View all adaptive trails in Kelowna for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Kelowna?
There are 8 local clubs or associations listed in the Kelowna directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Kelowna?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Kelowna are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Kelowna?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Kelowna are:
- Magic Root (4/5)
- Fairlane Loop West (4/5)
- Abbott Cycle Track (4/5)
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