Thompson Okanagan

Penticton

Photo by Matthew Clark

A Place to Ride Year-round

Penticton's trails are on the unceded territory of the Syilx Nation, specifically the Penticton Indian Band.

Discover the same legendary trails, ridges, benches, and rocks that have challenged local riders since the '70s in Penticton, where every turn brings a new thrill. Test your limits on an endless supply of trails that crank the technical adrenaline or seduce you in the flow with multiple local trail areas like Three Blind Mice, Campbell Mountain, and Skaha Bluffs, all conveniently located within 10-15 minutes from downtown. The last few years have seen a boom in trail and bridge upgrades, signage and extensive mapping, plus growing clubs, guiding services, rentals and bike shops.

Find advanced and intermediate terrain for both all-mountain and downhill riders and sweet, gentle green trails in all the areas for anyone in your group to have fun. Beyond the bike, immerse yourself in the natural playground of the South Okanagan. Cool off in our pristine freshwater lakes, try exhilarating water sports, or tackle new heights with rock climbing, all providing the perfect complement to an epic ride. Penticton's seven craft breweries, over 80 nearby wineries and incredible selection of restaurants, are the perfect way to unwind and refuel after an epic ride. Penticton is also host to over 30 major annual festivals and events including biking events such as the Okanagan Trestles Tour and the Kettle Mettle Gravel Fondo.

Number of Trails:
241
Highest Elevation:
2,198
Trails:
easy
48
intermediate
96
difficult
47
extra difficult
3

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Consider supporting the associations in Pentiction that help maintain the trails and advocate for the mountain bike community.

Getting here & Trail access

Penticton is located at the South Okanagan nestled between Okanagan Lake and Skaha Lake.

Penticton on Trailforks.com

Penticton is located along Highway 97 in the southern Okanagan Valley.

Driving Distances & Times:

  • From Kelowna - 62 km (38 mi), 1 hour
  • From Spokane - 360 km (224 mi), 4 hours 30 minutes
  • From Vancouver - 395 km (245 mi), 4 hours 30 minutes

Visitors can fly into Penticton Regional Airport (YYF). Air Canada offers up to four flights a day to and from Vancouver and WestJet offers flights from Calgary.

Several carriers also fly into the Kelowna International Airport (YLW), which is approximately 1 hour drive from Penticton.

Trails are maintained by the Penticton Area Cylcing Association (PACA) and can be accessed from the following areas:

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