Black Mountain (Hoodoos Loop)

Black Mountain (Hoodoos Loop)

Black Mountain

19 min from Kelowna, BC
49.899743, -119.335847

This park is still in development as of 2021 and some trail logging may change over time. Please check trail signage in person. The hoodoos loop, in particular, offers spectacular views of these unique rock formations, the rolling grasslands, and then a blissful panorama over all of Kelowna.

Route
  • Short
  • Easy
  • Out & Back Same Way
  • 5.55 km round-trip
  • 1 hr 30 min solo
  • 2 hr 17 min group
  • 210 m gain
  • Single-Wide
Kids & Pets
  • On-Leash
  • Child-Friendly
  • Stroller-Friendly
Features

Address

49.899743, -119.335847

Driving Time

From Kelowna, BC, approximate travel time by car is 19 min.

Notable GPS Co-ordinates

Detailed Directions

1) Follow Highway 97 as if going to Vernon
2) Turn RIGHT onto Highway 33 through Rutland
3) Nearing the end of Rutland, turn LEFT onto Muir Rd
4) Take an IMMEDIATE RIGHT onto McKenzie Rd
5) Shortly after, take a right to STAY ON McKenzie Rd.
6) Turn RIGHT onto Swainson Rd and park at the designated park parking lot.
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Alternatively
1) Follow Highway 97 as if going to Vernon
2) Turn RIGHT on McCurdy
3) Follow until the new development and turn RIGHT onto Tower Ranch Dr
4) Turn almost immediately onto Summer Crescent at the official park entry.

Google Directions

Linear Trail
This is a linear (out and back/not a loop) trail; the values below indicate the one-way statistics from the trailhead to the end of the route.
  • Starting Elevation: 625 meters
  • Ending Elevation: 625 meters
  • Maximum Elevation: 722 meters
  • Minimum Elevation: 625 meters
  • Elevation Gain: 210 meters
  • Elevation Loss: -210 meters
  • Slope Up: 6.00%
  • Slope Down: -8.00%

Duration Calculator

The metrics for this trail have been converted to round-trip formation for distance and elevation gain/descent if necessary.

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We have a downloadable GPS map for this trail!

Last Updated on Sunday, January 26, 2025

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GPS Notes
We have often color-coded our GPX tracks. While it is not always the case, we have tried to use the following convention on our newer maps:

Green/Blue: human-verified by our volunteers.
Purple: overgrown trail, bushwhack, or on private property.
Red: default color or not reality-checked
Yellow: Road
Other Colors: May have been satellite traced or imported from third party sources.

While we strongly believe our GPS are accurate, please be aware that no logging system is perfect and to be aware of potential errors. Use at your own risk.
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