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Kettle Valley Rail Trail

492.58 Km

Biking the entirety of the Kettle Valley Rail Trail is a major accomplishment. This trail takes you through the Boundary, up through the Okanagan all the way to Hope.

Begin your trip at Mile 0 in Midway, the half-way point for several locations, including being the half-way point between the Rocky Mountains and the Pacific Ocean.With several different historic mining towns along the route (both abandoned and current), you can easily imagine the train picking up and dropping off people and mined items at each stop. Whether you’d like to do it by yourself or enjoy it with a group, this week-long bike trip will take you through different BC terrains and showcase what makes each mountain and valley so unique.

*This section of trail has not received regulatory clarity regarding trail users. We ask all users to be cautious and aware that users vary from highway vehicles, all-terrain vehicles to bicycles and hikers. Please respect other users and be cautious while utilizing this section of the trail

Local Accommodation & Food and Beverage Resources:

Boundary

Tourism Kelowna

Naramata Bench 

Visit Penticton 

Summerland

Similkameen Valley

Trail Features

Accessibility
This trail is accessible for everyone.
Biking
This trail is accessible by bike.
Bridges
This trail has at least one bridge.
Bus
This trail is accessible by city transit.
Food & Drink
This trail has food & drink options.
Hiking
This trail is accessible by hiking.
Loop
Trail is a loop
Motorized
May Have Motorized Vehicles
Parking
Free parking at the trailhead.
Pet Friendly
This trail is pet friendly.
Restroom
This trail has a restroom for public use.
Water
This trail has water fountains.
Wifi
This trail has wifi access points.

Trail Difficulty

Easy
1 out of 5 Trail Condition good. Updated surfaces with light grade. Family Friendly.
Moderate
2 out of 5 Trail Condition good with light grade. May encounter rough trail surfaces and vehicles. Be prepared with proper trail essentials.
Challenging
3 out of 5 Trail Conditions can vary from good to needing improvement. May encounter fairly rough trail sections, Sand, Rock, Potholes, debris and may encounter vehicles. Can have long sections without any amenities. For the more adventurous user. Be prepared with proper trail essentials.
Difficult
4 out of 5 Trail Conditions can vary from good to poor. Will encounter rough sections along the way, steeper grades at parts and will most likely encounter vehicles. For adventurous users. Will have long sections without any amenities. Be prepared with proper trail essentials.
Very Difficult
5 out of 5 Trail conditions will vary and you will encounter poor conditons with rough sections, potholes, and steeper grades. You will encounter motor vehicles and long stretches of trail without amenities. This is a long section of trail requiring multiple days. Be prepared with proper trail essentials.

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