If you are travelling to the Okanagan head to Oliver BC and ride the paved bike path along the Okanagan River Channel. The trail is accessible from many spots along the way – including the Visitor’s Center which has free parking and a nearby playground.
Distance – 10km, easy and flat paved pathway
Extend the ride:
Option 1: add on the 8 km stretch south to Osoyoos Lake where you will see an Osprey nest or two. This section of the trail is unpaved and bumpy in sections. If you want to start this trail from the south end and head north to Oliver: from Hwy97 in Osoyoos go east on Road 22. There is a parking lot where the trail meets the bridge. The trail goes south for about 1km and north to Oliver.
Osprey nest near Osoyoos Lake
Option 2: To make the trip a circle, add on the west side of Oliver and ride down Black Sage Road to visit a few wineries! Link to Oliver Winery Tour.
Aug2017: New section underway: http://www.pentictonherald.ca/news/article_564ba55a-8392-11e7-bc03-cf9f173aa5eb.html
Useful Links
More information on Oliver and other bike routes in the area: Link to Oliver Tourism Info
Monashee Bike Tours can arrange a day trip and provide bikes and a guide!
