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South-Central Okanagan : Kelowna, Penticton, Oliver

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  • Author: Shea, Gerry
    Edition: First revised and updated edition
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    2019
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    Located in south-central British Columbia and situated between the Cascade and Columbia mountain ranges, the Southern Okanagan Valley extends from Kelowna to Osoyoos. Popular Day Hikes: South-Central Okanagan describes 35 accessible treks around Kelowna, West Kelowna and Westside Road as well as Penticton, Naramata, Oliver, Osoyoos, Summerland, Peachland and Keremeos. Featuring robust vineyards, fruit orchards, desert-like grasslands, rich marshes, ponderosa pine forests, towering cliffs, large lakes, salmon streams, modest peaks and a tremendous diversity of animal and plant life, this stunning and diverse area is rich with dozens of unique hiking routes. Some of the trips included are: Angel Springs, Cedar Mountains, Knox Mountain Park, Black Knight Mountain, Canyon Falls, Lost Lake Trail, McDougall Rim Viewpoints, Rose Valley Regional Park, Skaha Bluffs, Rock Ovens Park, Ellis Ridge Trail, Keremeos Columns. Each hike includes: detailed directions to trailheads colour maps and photographs seasonal information round-trip distances trail commentary difficulty ratings.

    Original Publisher: [Victoria, British Columbia], Ottawa, Ontario, RMB | Rocky Mountain Books Ltd., Canadian Electronic Library
    Language(s): English
    ISBN: 1771602783, 9781771602785