Trails & Natural Spaces

Greater Vernon — Trails Capital of BC, features over 50.5 km of trails that connect our communities through forests, natural spaces, meadows, and hills. There are various levels of difficulty to choose from, so walkers, hikers, and cyclists alike are able to find an adventure that suits them.

Trail Safety Tips

  • Head out with a partner. The companionship is fun and you can encourage one another!
  • Be prepared. Check out AdventureSmart for planning tips.  
  • Stay on the designated trail. Keeping to the trail helps preserve our natural areas.
  • Be WildSafe. Visit WildSafeBC for tips on how to "reduce wildlife conflicts where we play".

See below for a list of RDNO trails, or visit the Ribbons of Green website for a complete list of trails in the region. 

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BX Creek Trail

Explore the unique trail that follows BX Creek, where the water flows from the mountains to the valley bottom. This trail currently has two sections: 

The BX Falls section has several bridge crossings and steep stairs but is suitable for…

BX Ranch Trail

The BX Ranch Trail is a 2.25 km multi-use trail that wraps around the former BX Ranch farmlands, passing Mutrie Dog Park and ending at BX Ranch Dog Park. Access can be seen from 4122 East Vernon Road.  Dogs are permitted in this area on…

Coldstream Ranchlands Trail

Address: 190 Ravine Drive

Located on the traditional territory of the Secwepemc First Nations and Sylix Okanagan People,the Coldstream Ranchlands property is a 126 hectare natural space that now offers a 6.3km multi-use loop trail around its perimeter. The west side of this…

Crane Road Park

Address: 7426 Crane Rd, Vernon

Crane Road Park is an undeveloped natural space that runs along Swan Lake. The future development of this park will be determined by the Greater Vernon Trails & Natural Spaces Master Plan. 

Goose Lake Range

Goose Lake Range is 46 Hectare undeveloped natural space on the north end of Goose Lake. Long-term planning for this area will be determined by the Greater Vernon Trails & Natural Spaces Master Plan, and will include an extension of the Grey Canal…

Grey Canal Trail

The Grey Canal Trail follows along British Columbia's longest irrigation channel that once sustained orchards and agricultural plots throughout the valley.  It follows the alignment of the old canal, and at certain sections the pipelines can…

Contact(s)

Parks, Recreation & Culture
communityservices@rdno.ca
250-550-3700