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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For information on trails & natural spaces found in other jurisdictions, please contact: 

Kal Crystal Waters Trail

The Kal/Crystal Waters Trail is located on the western slopes above Kalamalka Lake running from Okanagan College in Coldstream to Crystal Waters Rd. in Lake Country.

Multiple access points are available along 12.5km of trail and it follows the…

Kalamalka Lake Paddle Trail

The Kalamalka Lake Paddle Trail is a scenic paddling route operated by the Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) and the District of Lake Country. Spanning 22 km, the trail starts near Kalamalka Provincial Park heading north toward Coldstream,…

Middleton Mountain Trail

Middleton Mountain is a prominent geographic feature situated at the head of Kalamalka Lake and offering stunning views of Vernon and its surroundings. The RDNO owns and operates the portion of this trail above Mount Ida Drive, while the District of…

North Vernon Park

Address: 5601 20 Street

Located along 20 Street, North Vernon Park is an undeveloped natural space offering important wetland and riparian habitat to native plants and animals. BX Creek runs along the east edge of the park. No dogs are permitted in this area. 

Okanagan Rail Trail

The Okanagan Rail Trail follows along the old CN Rail line, providing sweeping views of Kalamalka Lake, running along past Wood Lake and through to Kelowna. There are four owner jurisdictions - the City of Kelowna, the District of Lake Country,…

sncəcmałqtn Agricultural Park

Address: 4122 East Vernon Road

Located on the ancestral and unceded lands of the Syilx/Okanagan people, the sncəcmałqtn Agricultural Park is a 137-acre property in the BX area of the RDNO Electoral Area C. An additional 30-acre park property surrounds the Agricultural Park on three…

Contact(s)

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