Kelowna, BC
Guide
Where to train in Kelowna
The hills, paths and beaches I actually use, with what each one is good for. Updated by season.
Knox Mountain Park
North EndHill repeats, hiking prep, stair climbs
Apex Trail is my default warm-up and the best free StairMaster in town. Paul's Tomb is the recovery-day walk.
2.4 km · 260 m gain · parking at base
Mission Creek Greenway
Rutland / MissionLong walks, easy runs, seniors
Flat, shaded, 16.5 km end to end. Where I take retirees and anyone coming back from injury.
16.5 km · flat · washrooms at EECO
Waterfront Boardwalk & City Park
DowntownMorning walks, tempo runs
The career-success walk from the blog. Sunrise over the lake, 20 minutes, back at your desk by 8.
3 km loop · flat · busy after 9am
Okanagan Lake (Rotary & Gyro Beach)
Lower MissionOpen-water swims, cold finishes, sand sprints
July and August only unless you like it cold. Sand sprints wreck calves in the best way.
Lifeguards in summer · 18–22° in Aug
Myra Canyon Trestles
KLO RoadLong hikes, cycling, mental reset
18 trestles, 12 km of rail grade. Zero technical, all views. A weekend session in the Trail Ready program.
12 km · 1–2% grade · seasonal road
Okanagan Rail Trail
Kelowna to Lake CountryCycling, long runs, marathon prep
50 km of packed gravel along Kalamalka and Wood lakes. The best long-run route in the valley.
50 km · flat · water at Lake Country
Dilworth Mountain Park
GlenmoreShort steep intervals, sunset walks
Ten minutes from anywhere. Steep enough for real intervals, short enough to fit before dinner.
1.5 km loop · 90 m gain
Wildfire smoke days
When the AQHI is 7 or above, every outdoor session in the programs has an indoor swap. Here's how I adjust intensity for the week.
Heat above 32°
July and August in the Okanagan mean 6am starts or lake finishes. How I schedule the summer so you keep training without cooking.
FAQ
Questions
Where do I park for Knox Mountain?
The lower lot at the end of Ellis Street. It fills early in summer; arrive before 8 a.m.
Which spot is best for a beginner?
Mission Creek Greenway. Flat, shaded, washrooms, and enough length that you never run out of path.
What do you do on smoke days?
When the AQHI reaches 7, every outdoor session moves indoors. The programs list an indoor swap for each spot.
More questions? Read the full FAQ or email me.