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      Smith Creek is an area of West Kelowna with an ever expanding network of all mountain trails. Turn north on Elliot Road in downtown West Kelowna, follow this road out as it meanders up the hillside. Turn right onto Smith Creek Road and travel up to the gravel section continuing on until you reach a small gravel parking area on the left. The trail heads out from this lot and crosses the road into the main network within a few hundred meters. Follow the small trail and km markers up as you go. The ascent crosses the main downhill run all the way up so there are many opportunities to head back down. Keep your eyes and ears open for riders coming down

      This loop is one of the few that offer a great meandering singletrack climb instead of a fire road ascent. The trail snakes its way up the mountain on smooth, flowing single-track with tight technical turns. Towards the top of the climb the trail gets steeper and a little more difficult to climb, but by this point you are nearly up. Once at the top you will be on a plateau looking over West Kelowna. The trails head off to your right from here so lower your saddle and drop in on one of many optional descents. This entire loop takes about two hours to ride and most likely a little longer for intermediate riders. One of the Central Okanagan’s best rides by far.

      Smith Creek DescendingThis trail is extremely popular so you should have no problem running into a local to help with directions up or down specific routes. Trail maps for the area are available at all the local bike shops in Kelowna and West Kelowna. Just ask for the “Trails of the Westside” map.
      Primary Trail Type: All-Mountain & Downhill
      Land Status: Crown Land
      Land Manager: West Kelowna Trail Crew Society
      Smith Creek Parking (3002 Smith Creek Road) google parking directions
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      Region Details
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      Region Status
      Open as of May 7, 2023
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      29
      Trails Mountain Bike
      28
      Trails E-Bike
      5
      Trails Hike
      25
      Trails Trail Running
      25
      Total Distance
      23 miles
      Total Descent
      8,045 ft
      Total Vertical
      1,899 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      3,821 ft
      Reports
      1,593
      Photos
      385
      Ridden Counter
      26,075

      Photos of Smith Creek Mountain Bike

      381 |
      May 5, 2020 @ 8:51am
      May 5, 2020
      123 |
      May 25, 2019 @ 9:15pm
      May 25, 2019
      387 |
      Oct 3, 2017 @ 9:52pm
      Oct 3, 2017
      614 |
      Aug 31, 2017 @ 7:10pm
      Aug 31, 2017
      343 |
      Jul 15, 2017 @ 1:40am
      Jul 15, 2017
      452 |
      May 23, 2017 @ 11:38pm
      May 23, 2017
      971 |
      Nov 2, 2014 @ 10:06pm
      Nov 2, 2014
      trail: Feel The Love
      1,333 |
      Jun 7, 2011 @ 10:01am
      Jun 7, 2011

      Videos of Smith Creek Mountain Bike

      Bike in action
      | Mar 2, 2023
      Smith Creek Jump Line
      173 | Nov 3, 2022
      0:08 | | Oct 13, 2020
      Moon Slap
      0:25 | 110 | Jun 12, 2020
      Public Isolation - Scott Cooke -Smith Creek
      0:24 | 600 | Apr 13, 2020
      Smith Creek Laps
      2:40 | 241 | Apr 12, 2020
      Introspective // Dylan Dasilva
      1:12 | 5663 | Oct 7, 2019
      Smith Creek Mountain Biking Part 1: Feel The Love
      9:06 | 190 | Sep 29, 2019

      Recent Trail Reports

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      usernameactiontypetitledate
      dex-osaddreportHoly Pail Up (Climb)
      Nov 26, 2023 @ 10:40pm
      Nov 26, 2023
      greymonaddreportConnector to Dear Santa
      Nov 25, 2023 @ 8:06pm
      Nov 25, 2023
      trikecycleraddphoto in West Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada and 1 more
      Nov 17, 2023 @ 2:18pm
      Nov 17, 2023
      LidaFrydrychovacommenttrailTravellin' Man (Top) and 1 more
      Nov 12, 2023 @ 3:00pm
      Nov 12, 2023
      Cooper0527wishlisttrailFeel The Love
      Nov 11, 2023 @ 10:44am
      Nov 11, 2023

      Recent Comments

      usernametypetitlecommentdate
      LidaFrydrychovatrailFOMOExcellent trail. Great flow. Nice little jumps.
      Nov 12, 2023 @ 3:01pm
      Nov 12, 2023
      LidaFrydrychovatrailTravellin' Man (Top)Very unenjoyable. This trail does not flow at...
      Nov 12, 2023 @ 3:00pm
      Nov 12, 2023
      mrtrailreportHoly Pail Up (Climb)Tree Removed
      Oct 27, 2023 @ 11:12am
      Oct 27, 2023
      mrtrailreportMore CowbellTree has been removed
      Oct 10, 2023 @ 7:59pm
      Oct 10, 2023
      AcmeBill1973reportHoly Pail Up (Climb)Yes, the riding area reopened Thursday...
      Sep 23, 2023 @ 10:02am
      Sep 23, 2023

      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Powers Creek 5 4 17 11.7 km
      Rose Valley 13 37 8 34.8 km
      Knox Mountain Park 17 19 68.5 km
      Curlew Park Trails9.1 km
      Knox Mountain Park East 17 24 12 29.6 km

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike2822 miles7,805 ft13 miles1,900 ft
      #313#473601,5872221,323
      E-Bike59 miles2,766 ft5 miles1,362 ft
      201,3242391
      Hike2519 miles6,142 ft11 miles1,900 ft
      #263#441,516388
      Trail Running2519 miles6,142 ft11 miles1,900 ft
      #262#4431,51654
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