Goat's Peak is located on the west side of Okanagan Lake between Peachland and West Kelowna and has panoramic views of Okanagan Lake and the surrounding mountains.
The Aberdeen Columns are a hidden gem not far from Vernon and are one of the most amazing geological structures I've ever seen.
Bluenose Mountain is close to Vernon and provides a good workout in a relatively short period of time with some amazing views of the surrounding area.
Spencer Creek is a great hike, so it was surprising that the only people on the trail were our group of sixteen on this particular day.
King's Creek Ridge is a StairMaster for 2 km on the way up but offers some spectacular views of the mountain range to the east that you don't see from Highway 40.
The Old Growth Forest trail is a great family-friendly hike along a logging road near Nelson B.C. The cedar trees are massive.
Carrot Mountain is located in West Kelowna and is known as the Grouse Grind of Kelowna for its steep uphill grind followed by a slick shale downhill.
Carol's Ridge is a hike that my sister Mary-Anne does on a regular basis. It is a good workout on the switchback climb followed by some spectacular lake views.
Okanagan Mountain has a great variety of scenic trails with some decent elevation to get a good workout and limited crowds.
I'm often asked what sort of gear I bring on the trail and it's quite a daunting list especially for those just starting out in the backcountry.