Outdoor & Nature

Here in Penticton; the heart of the Okanagan Valley, the outdoors is truly at its greatest. So grab some sunscreen and get out there.

Penticton Skatepark

Borders and bladers can sharpen their skills on the quarterpipe, badger box, stairs and 30' wide, 7' deep bowl. Close to family amusement park and River Channel floating.

Three Blind Mice

This trail overlooks Okanagan Lake to the west. This area contains many beautiful ponderosa pine rock bluff and grasslands. In addition, there are downhill runs that flow through the forest and beautiful views of orchards and vineyards.

Okanagan River Channel

Float Penticton's Okanagan River Channel this summer

This paved path starts on thw south side of Highway 97 Bridge and follows the Okanagan Channel south to Skaha Lake.

Peat Bog

Peat Bog is an area of intersecting freeride downhill trails. Lots of air, skinnies and speed. Some steep Rocky sections. An excellent area for the intermediate rider wanting to increase their skills. Approximately 4000 ft of vertical drop. The complex

Nickel Plate Lake

This Trail heads north and is mainly flat, paralleling Nickel Plate Lake leading into Nickel Plate Provincial Park at the North end of the lake.
Special note: Part of this trail is located within a Provincial Park. Please stay on designated trails, observe all signs and notices.

Kettle Valley Railway (KVR) Trail - Naramata

When travelling the KVR route toward Naramata expect to pass over Andrew McCulloch trestle which has some beautiful views of the Okanagan Valley. Along the way, between Penticton and Naramata, pass by many wineries just off the trail.

Kettle Valley Railway (KVR) Trail - Summerland

The section of track from the Summerland south to Trout Creek has been recreated and has a replica KVR passenger train that runs in the summer months.

Campbell Mountain

This is a great place for mountain bikers.  Once at the top there are many trails down, but stay on the south east side of the mountain otherwise you could end up on the other side of town. One trail from the top heads right between two radio towers, this is the fastest and smoothest way down.

Carmi/Ellis Creek

This trail overlooks steep cliffs into Ellis Creek Canyon. This vista also includes sights of Penticton and the remains of the Garnet forest fire of July 1994.

Doc's Golf Center

Driving Range with 24 stalls, 8 heated, field light at night. Small bucket $8, Large bucket $12.