Which Areas offer the Best Biking Near Kelowna?

Kelowna is a great area for biking in Canada. It's a cycle-friendly city, including over 240km of bike lanes on city streets, along with countless bike paths in green spaces and mountain biking trails. Here is a look at the best biking paths near Kelowna.

Mission Creek Greenway

The longest and most popular path is Kelowna's Mission Creek Greenway. Take the gravel path for an easier route called Phase 1 beneath the cottonwood trees along the stream. It's 7.3 km from Mission Creek Regional Park to Okanagan Lake. The Phase 2 part of the trail is challenging. Just follow the creek eastward from the regional park into Gallagher's Canyon, where you'll see the only volcanic formation of this kind in the world; the Layer Cake Mountain.

• Address: Kelowna, BC V1W 1V3, Canada
• Phone: +1 250-763-4918

The Kettle Valley Railway Trail

Mountain biking is more commonly found on the Kettle Valley Railway Trail (KVR), the best-known ride near Kelowna as part of the Trans-Canada Trail. It's an easy ride, just 12 km between the Myra and Ruth Stations. Riders will see 16 wood-frame trestles, two tunnels, and two steel bridges along the journey.

For an extreme excursion, try the steep jumps, climbs and stunts possible in the terrain of Okanagan Mountain Park, Crawford Trails and Gillard Trails. Popular areas are also across Okanagan Lake in Powers Creek, Smith Creek and Rose Valley.

• Location: 1450 KLO Road | Kelowna, BC V1W 3Z4
• Phone: 250-763-4918

Okanagan Lake Mountain Park

Okanagan Mountain Park in Powers Creek boasts over 43 kilometres of trails, with 10 official pathways to choose from. The highest trailhead is just over 5,000 feet, with a total descent of 6570 vertical feet of drop possible. Cyclists here should carefully follow the signs, as it's a multi-use trail system with some trails permitting dogs, horses or dedicated for pedestrian use. E-bikes are permitted on certain trails, as well.

• Address: Lakeshore Rd, Okanagan-Similkameen E, BC, Canada
• Phone: +1 250-548-0076

The Rose Valley Lake Loop

Circle through the beautiful scenery along the Rose Valley Lake Loop. This thrilling network of trails has several challenging switchbacks, flowing single-track inclines, and a few steep drops throughout the loop. Begin the ride with Lake Loop, then veer off to Sweet Street for steep switchbacks that reconnect to Lake Loop. Some trails venture left of the loop but staying near the lake lets riders go to the inclines at Swamp Donkey. Soak in the views before heading back down the ripping trail to the park.

• Location: Rosewood Drive along the Reservoir Road to Daze of Roses
• Hours: Dawn to Dusk Daily

Smith Creek Trail System

Climb Holy Pail Up kids dino-trail ride, enjoy a moderate ride on Feel the Love or test those stunt skills on the Smith Creek Jump Line. In all, more than two dozen trails span 20+ kilometres in the Smith Creek Trail System. Smith Creek Trail itself is the main causeway to the larger network of pathways. The slopes are steep, and a mountain bike is highly recommended for taking on higher elevations. However, there are some easier log rides with fast, flowy descents for moderate-level cycling.

• Location: Smith Creek Rd, West Kelowna
• Contact: 250-768-2712

Contact Monashee Adventure Tours for Cycling Tours

Riders come to Monashee Adventure Tours searching for single-way or round-trip transportation for themselves and/or their cycles. Many adventure seekers check out their guided tour services that share the area's history; tips for riding and rentals are included for guests.

The Westside Wine Cycle Tour is popular, as are their snowshoe wine tours in winter. These treks take cyclists 21 and older to at least four local wineries for complimentary tasting experiences. Monashee offers single-day tours and multi-day treks.

• Address: 1591 Highland Dr. N, Kelowna, BC V1Y 4K6, Canada
• Phone: +1 250-878-3587

Anyone who has a passion for cycling with amazing scenery and vistas will find many special trails for biking here in Kelowna.