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Blue
Mountain Trail is a hiking
trail following power lines and exploring the slopes of Blue Mountain
along some gravel logging roads. The recreation hike includes
some elevation hiking while exposed to the sun, with some areas
of forest cover hiking. It is important to have head gear and
plenty of water on sunshine days.
The mountain trail provides hikers a good work
out as much of it is up hill. Once at the peak, the trail offers
many viewpoints of the Okanagan Valley and of the surrounding
lakes. Hikers should wear good foot wear as parts of the trail
is covered in loose gravel.
The mountain hike trailhead is tricky to find
but, basically begins from a gravel pit. Begin hiking over the
south end bank of the gravel pit toward the gravel road which
should be to your north. Hike the gravel road for approximately
1 hour to a fork in the road. Take a right. Continue your hike
to another fork in the road. Take a left.
The Hiking trail starts about here. The trail
begins to traverse up the slope of Blue Mountain. While hiking
keep your head up and look for the power lines. Options for the
final push to the top include following the road (longer route)
or following the power lines (direct route).
The Blue Mountain Trail leads all explorers
to a peak which stands at an elevation of 4600 feet. Hikers should
bring a lunch and binoculars as the views are fantastic. The one
way hike should take anywhere from 3 -4 hours to hike up and 2-3
hours to hike down.
How to Get to Blue
Mountain Trail:
The Blue Mountain Trail is near Penticton, British
Columbia, Canada in the Okanagan Valley. Follow Hwy #97 into Penticton
from the north end and turn right at Bartlett Rd. Turn left on
Rifle Range Rd. A gravel pit will appear, park just past it. |
Blue
Mtn. Trail
Penticton