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| Walk Around Lake Country Volunteers create Interactive Map of local trails |
Lake Country offers a variety of trails for walking, hiking and biking, with all levels of accessibility and difficulty. Whether you prefer maintained urban trails to explore neighborhoods, a greener commute or more challenging trails in natural environments, Lake Country has it all.
Use our maps and signage to find the perfect trail for you to enjoy.
View Walk Around Lake Country’s:
Interactive Trail Map
Trail Etiquette
We hope you enjoy exploring the amazing trails Lake Country has to offer and appreciate the beauty that surrounds you. Please keep the trails and surroundings safe and enjoyable for other users and be mindful of the following trail etiquette.
RESPECT ALL USERS
- Keep dogs on leash
- On shared trails, pedestrians have the right of way
- Pedestrians use caution and yield to bikes if entering on downhill mountain bike trails
RESPECT PRIVATE PROPERTY
- Stay on designated trails
RESPECT THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT
- Clean up after yourself and pets; use provided trash receptacles
- Do not disturb plants or wildlife
More About our Most Popular Trails
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Okanagan Rail Trail |
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Pedestrians and cyclists are welcome to explore the completed sections of the Okanagan Rail Trail - a continuous, minimal grade corridor with some of the valley's most scenic features and waterfront access that connects communities across the Okanagan. Visit the Okanagan Rail Trail website if you would like to donate to trail development. The online donation system is easy to use. If you prefer to donate by cheque, please make arrangements with the foundations directly: Community Foundation of the North Okanagan Central Okanagan Foundation If you are considering a gift of securities (stocks or bonds), please contact a Foundation to make arrangements.
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Pelmewash Parkway |
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Pelmewash Parkway, once a busy stretch of Highway 97, has been transformed into a beautiful and peaceful destination that provides safe public access to and along the waterfront of Wood Lake. This unique corridor promotes healthy lifestyles, with recreation and social opportunities for people of all ages and abilities. It also protects and enhances the natural habitat, supports economic and cultural development, connects trail networks, and strengthens communities.
Enjoy the paved multi-use pathway on a continuous route from Winfield to Oyama along the West side of Wood Lake, connecting to the Okanagan Rail Trail at the North end and to Pretty Road at the South end.
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Spion Kop |
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View the Spion Kop trail map developed by the volunteer community group - Walk Around Lake Country (WALC). This group of active citizens maintains many of the trailheads and walking trails on public land.
There are 420 acres on the south west side of Spion Kop that are privately owned. Please respect the No Trespassing and No Motorized Vehicle signs.
The land on Spion Kop is owned by the Province of BC. To report issues you may contact the conservation officer 24-hour hotline to report a violation: 1-877-952-7277 or #7277 on the TELUS Mobility Network. You can also use the online form to report issues to the Province. (https://forms.gov.bc.ca/environment/rapp/)
The view from the summit of Spion Kop is well worth the hike.
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