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Oliver — Osoyoos

22 Km

This ride through the South Okanagan will take you through the heart of Canada’s only desert. Keep a watchful eye out for snakes, scorpions and black widow spiders, and remember that they’re more scared of you than you are of them. Park your car at the Visitor Centre in Oliver for free and ride along the river. This is a mostly paved path through Oliver, and south of Oliver towards Osoyoos turns to gravel. This Trail Route ends at the Osoyoos Oxbows Trailhead on rd 22. From here you are able to continue to Osoyoos, however there are sections you may need to ride along highway 97.

If you choose to continue to Osoyoos, end your journey with a dip in the lake and a glass of wine from the many wineries in the area. Osoyoos Lake is (arguably) the warmest lake in Canada, and is perfect for cooling off after a long day of riding.

Local Accommodation & Food and Beverage Resources:

Oliver

Destination Osoyoos

Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country

Trail Features

Accessibility
This trail is accessible for everyone.
Biking
This trail is accessible by bike.
Bridges
This trail has at least one bridge.
Bus
This trail is accessible by city transit.
Food & Drink
This trail has food & drink options.
Hiking
This trail is accessible by hiking.
Loop
Trail is a loop
Motorized
May Have Motorized Vehicles
Parking
Free parking at the trailhead.
Pet Friendly
This trail is pet friendly.
Restroom
This trail has a restroom for public use.
Water
This trail has water fountains.
Wifi
This trail has wifi access points.

Trail Difficulty

Easy
1 out of 5 Trail Condition good. Updated surfaces with light grade. Family Friendly.
Moderate
2 out of 5 Trail Condition good with light grade. May encounter rough trail surfaces and vehicles. Be prepared with proper trail essentials.
Challenging
3 out of 5 Trail Conditions can vary from good to needing improvement. May encounter fairly rough trail sections, Sand, Rock, Potholes, debris and may encounter vehicles. Can have long sections without any amenities. For the more adventurous user. Be prepared with proper trail essentials.
Difficult
4 out of 5 Trail Conditions can vary from good to poor. Will encounter rough sections along the way, steeper grades at parts and will most likely encounter vehicles. For adventurous users. Will have long sections without any amenities. Be prepared with proper trail essentials.
Very Difficult
5 out of 5 Trail conditions will vary and you will encounter poor conditons with rough sections, potholes, and steeper grades. You will encounter motor vehicles and long stretches of trail without amenities. This is a long section of trail requiring multiple days. Be prepared with proper trail essentials.

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