Trail Distance and Difficulty:
Sunnyside Trail – 0.63 kilometres, Moderate
Upper Rim Trail – 1.4 kilometres, Moderate
Waterfront Trail – 1.5 kilometres, Easy
Mike Passmore Trail – 0.64 kilometres, Difficult
Photo Credit: Kristy Draginda
Directions:
This trail is located in West Kelowna. From Highway 97, turn onto Boucherie Road. Follow along and turn left onto Ogden Road. Next, turn right onto Collens Road and follow the signs for Kalamoir Regional Park.
Description:
From the parking lot, the choice is yours. To the north is the Waterfront Trail and to the south is the Sunnyside Trail. On the north side, the 1.5 km Waterfront Trail is an easy stroll along the attractive lakeshore. With a few beaches to access and two off-leash dog parks, this trail ends in the Casaloma Subdivision.
Photo Credit: Kristy Draginda
On the south trail, it is a beautiful path that takes you up along the hillside overlooking the lake and towards the Mission and Okanagan Mountain Park. The name really says it all. This trail definitely receives a lot of sun! This 0.63 km trail ends at the Sunnyside Road cul-de-sac. From here, you can return to the parking lot the way you came or branch off onto the 1.4 km Upper Rim Trail. This moderate trail continues with the gorgeous views and with a few well-placed benches, there's plenty of places to rest and enjoy!
The Upper Rim Trail eventually leads down to the Waterfront Trail and back to the parking lot.
There is a drastic change in the vegetation along a couple of these trails. Going from dry grass, rocky hillsides, exposed little caves, to lush green and forested sections.
Photo Credit: Kristy Draginda
Remember to always be mindful of your surroundings, pack out what you pack in, stick to the trails and happy exploring!
Things to bring:
- Good footwear
- Water/Snack
- Sunscreen
- Bear spray (always a good thing to carry)
- Camera /Phone
Born and raised in the Okanagan, Kristy Draginda has always had a strong passion for the outdoors. Whether it be hiking to the top of a mountain or standing below a waterfall, she says there is no better feeling than being inspired by nature. Follow along as Kristy shares different hiking locations in and around the Okanagan. For more adventure photos, check out Hiking the Okanagan on Instagram or Facebook.
